Cannon to leave Schumacher Racing
Funny Car racer Scotty Cannon, who recently announced his intentions to field a Pro Mod car next season, will not be a part of Don Schumacher Racing in 2004.
“I’d rather own a little country convenience store than be an assistant manager at a big-city supermarket,” Cannon said. “I don’t fit in here. I need to have my own team and be in control J of my stuff. Financially, the only thing I can afford to run now is Pro Mod.
With Cannon’s departure, Schumacher isn’t sure whether he will keep a third Funny Car or switch to a configuration of two Funny Cars, two Top Fuel dragsters, and two Pro Stock Bikes.
“We’ll be making some big announcements on that during the SEMA Show in early November,” Schumacher said. “In the meantime, we’ll continue to work toward filling the hole Scotty will leave. I’ve got a couple of drivers in mind. If we end up keeping three Funny Cars, I want to hire John Force. If we end up with a second dragster, we’re looking at Larry Dixon. How’s that for silly-season gossip?”
Cannon has said that he is “wide open” to offers for another Funny Car ride.