Darton Sleeves has agreed to sponsor Kris Krabill in 2013. This will be 6 years the two have partnered.

Kris became the only other driver tied with John Force to win 3 titles at the famed Boise race.

Catch the team in Kent,Washington in two weeks running Gary Densham in a all out match race at the Northwest Nationals.

Kris and the Obrien and Austin team will be match racing Jim obolek and the Twig Zigler entry at SIR raceway in Kent,Washington this Friday night.

The O’Brien and Austin team has been on a tear the last two races with Kris Krabill at the wheel.  Coming off a win at Sacramento four weeks ago, coming into Mission was going to be tough with5 American teams and 5 Canadian teams fighting for the prize.  Kris and the team qualified #2 with a 5.88 at 247 mph.  First round saw the O’Brien and Austin entry against Brad Faria. During the run, Krabill had to pedal the car to a 6.16 at 235mph.  In the second round, Krabill had a bye run and ran a 6.07 at 238mph…

The next appearance for the team with be in Mission, Canada July 20-22.

The Obrien and Austin team has won for the first time with new driver Kris Krabill in conditions that were less than favorable. With 145 degree track temperatures, Kris Krabill beat Jason Ruppert 5.91 to a 5.91 with Krabill taking the holeshot win.

Kris Krabill drove his first race for the Austin and Obrien entry this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  The team did not qualify but with a little adjustments, they will be ready to go for the next race at Funny Car Fever June 15th and 16th in Sacramento.

I am flying to Seattle on Wed of this week to get fitted for my new ride.

After almost 20 years of racing with Gary Turner Racing, Kris Krabill will be switching teams and going to drive the rest of the 2012 season and beyond with Austin and O’Brien’s “Northwest Hitter” nitro AA/FC.