In his native Australia, Composite Specialties' president Jeff Burnett campaigned this wild blown altered which featured one of his hand-crafted bodies.

In 2001, Jeff brought his knowledge of carbon-fiber to the United States, and later that year Composite Specialties became the first company to produce a one-piece "pre-preg" carbon fiber funny car body.

According to the company's owner, Jeff Burnett, "the 'pre-preg' carbon material produces a much stronger and more durable product than a conventional wet lay up. This year, the company will use this material in their new carbon spill plates which were recently approved by the NHRA.

Several teams have already ordered spill plate and spoiler kits. Jim Dunn Racing is currently running the first set on their funny car (see photo below).

"The advantages of having a carbon spill plate are quite noteworthy," continued Burnett. "Using a carbon spill plate rather than a metal one allows teams to take weight off the body of the car while providing a stronger, more rigid surface to help keep these cars hooked up at speeds in excess of 320 mph.