ED MCCULLOCH PLANS TO RETIRE FROM DRAG RACING – Competition Plus.com – November 20, 2010
RON CAPPS: THE INSIDE TRUTH – Competition Plus.com – December 6, 2010
Veteran driver and crew chief McCulloch retires with honors – NHRA – February 7, 2011
“…For five and a half years, Don treated me good, and I have nothing bad to say about him. I’ve never worked for a better guy as far as letting you go and do what you need to do, but Don plays hard ball. I thoroughly understand the pressure and expectation in the world of drag racing today. The sponsors pay the money, they’re sold a program that they’re going to win the championship, and anything short of that, it’s, ‘What’s going on?’ The expectations are high. Back when I started, money was never the motivating issue; we did it because we loved it. Now it’s all about money, whether it’s the owner or the driver. Now, the vast majority of drivers have to bring money to get the ride. It’s just a direction that I don’t agree with. I understand it, but don’t like it…”
COIL FIGURED NOW WAS THE TIME TO LEAVE – Competition Plus.com – November 18, 2010
Edwards & Young comment: Two great legends in the sport are retiring and we wish them the very best!
