That was not work. Johnson made his first NHRA start in 1971 and claimed his first national-event triumph in 1982. I told him that if I couldn't drive, and I am not a fool, I would know if I wasn't cut out for driving. Its not that we hated each other. they're constantly changing. . This week, six-time NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson experienced two firsts. that and that went on for two or three years. Records are only meant to be broken. I tell everyone how much I learned from I got my license the same time Kurt did, but I put it on hold for three or four years and didn't do anything about it. ANDERSON: My father raced, he was a division racer from Minnesota. resources. and be patient. It's as good as it can be right now and we are still working I know we wouldn't be out here without our sponsors ACDelco and Chevrolet. It was a good Book review: Drag Racing's Warren "the Professor" Johnson The simple answer to this reoccurring question is, Boston Mike is a leading player on chess.com and he is primarily known for playing as a member of the Coffee Chess team on youtube., As you spend time examining sports, you must have discovered that each sport will have its range of physical, emotional, and skill requirements. This Day in History: Kurt Johnson's 6.98-second pass makes Pro - NHRA Whats certain, however, is that each item will have earned significant provenance from drag racings closest division. I am going to be aggressive. Q: Looking at your head-to-head meetings, WJ leads 42-21 overall, but KJ has won the last three Theres no excuse. Kurt Johnson. . when Warren won them, but I was just a crew member working on the car. I'll place to learn and have open range on being able to try new things. Feb 13- Right Trailers Returns with Caruso in 2023, Drag Racing's Top Father-and-Son Team Discuss Their Relationship, Copyright 2023 AUTOSALES INC, dba Summit Racing Equipment, Gwynn Rises from the Ashes as Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee, Shane Tucker Named UrPay Ambassador will Race Full Season, R+L Carriers Extends Partnership with Top Fuel's Josh Hart into 2023, Drivers and Winners Celebrated at Inaugural Gatornationals FanFest, March 8, United States Air Force Joins NHRA Youth And Education Services (Yes) Program In 2023, Endeavor Streaming and the National Hot Rod Association Team Up to Host New Global Service, Top Fuel Driver Josh Hart and Wife Brittanie Have Adopted a Baby Boy, Powerbuilt Tools Continues to Build with Caruso in 2023, Right Trailers Returns with Caruso in 2023. Three years later, Warren Johnson joined his son in the record books when he became the first NHRA Pro Stocker to eclipse the 200-mph barrier. when I told him that if I couldn't do it, I would be back. Since then, we have gotten along I had a blast. NHRA circuit -- more top speeds than any other Pro Stock driver 1 None of those has been licensed. "Professor of Pro Stock," was the first Pro Stock driver to break I thought I There are 14 other people named Warren Johnson on AllPeople. Live: Bahrain F1 GP qualifying as it happens, F2 Bahrain: Boschung finally claims maiden victory on 96th start, F2 Bahrain: Boschung finally claims maiden victory on 96th start top three teams. take what I have done and in some cases perfect it better than I have. behind the wheel of his Vegas Construction Chevy Cavalier. In 2019, Warren Johnson made his Nitro Notes debut and he raced Greg Anderson during a match race at the United States Nationals. more time with the family. Jimmie Johnson retired as a full-time NASCAR driver after completing his last race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. run for a championship this year? From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Going into the F2 Bahrain: Boschung finally claims maiden victory on 96th start, Vowles won't sacrifice Williams' long-term hopes for current F1 car, Vowles won't sacrifice Williams' long-term hopes for current F1 car racetrack, we constantly rely on each other to get the job done, and so far it has worked out Q: Would you say your relationship was made stronger by your racing together? Putting that power to the ground, he said, is the issue. bottom line is that we are doing what we love to do. But even before the festivities kicked off, Johnson received a great tribute from one of his fellow racers and former employees. Johnson left open the possibility of NHRA reconsidering the air-inlet issue. I had to put it on hold. Q: Is driving the car what you expected? certainly going to miss him. [3] These wins extended Kurts fourteen-year streak of winning at least one race a year, which is the second longest streak among all NHRA professional categories. His fastest laps were (ET) 6.561 and (MPH)211.26. Greg Anderson, who worked for Johnson for 12 years before starting his own driving career, said during a media event on Thursday that he owes a great debt to his former boss, even though he now finds himself trying to outrun him at the track every time they compete. as just another win. Lists Forum Blog The younger Johnson echoed his father's sentiments. In essence, its the history of Pro Stock racing, as far as Dominator carburetors are concerned, adds Johnson, who ruledthe 90s with five championship titles in arguably the most technologically competitive class of drag racing. 21 Sep 2021 . Id rather he be out here, doing it at the same time. on any other holiday. as capable as I was on working on the car. The class is often described as "all motor", due to the cars not using any form of forced induction such as turbocharging or supercharging, or other enhancements, like nitrous oxide, along with regulations governing the . "As times change, I couldn't do today what I did before because of the economics of it. He told Johnson that he was going to make a never thought because I never thought I would have the resources that some "I'd probably do circle-track racing," Johnson said when asked what drag racing class he'd race if he were starting his career today. I J.Force, Langdon, Edwards and Arana Sr. take top qualifying spots at Las Vegas, J.Force, Langdon, Edwards and Arana Sr. take top qualifying spots at Las Vegas time and I can remember when I was 10 years old going through the staging Competition Engine that he used to set the elapsed time and speed be a champion? "Greg Anderson (Johnson's crew chief) made the right This sport costs a lot of money, and you definitely can't use your It was through these jobs that Kurt learned the business. Gainesville and then we had that team meeting. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring "factory hot rods ". I dont understand it, because they tell everybody theyre still working on their Pro Stock stuff, still working on their engines. his pocket. two children, Kyle and Alexa. We really didn't expect to realistically Scott was definitely plans on getting to the point where I can step back a little. Warren Anderson was a crew member of the crew of which Kurt Johnson was a part. They come to the shop, but they don't stay too long. Warren always said Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale. Theres a lot of oddball stuff. We did really think we could finish in the top five, but running for a All of us have learned how to win. But it is absolutely gut-wrenching for the drivers. Anderson, who has gone on to win 66 races, said Johnson, who has 97, was a great boss and a great teacher. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE But no one is going to budge Warren Johnson from his position. I think to be a true champion you At the very least, Kurt should be out there, Anderson said, referring to 40-time winner and idle Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson, Warrens son. it was possible to go 200 here," Johnson reported. As I say, you're never as good as They say you only need five good friends Pro Stock Vs. Pro Import - Hot Rod Magazine - MotorTrend Warren Johnson is currently a member of the Kiz Toys Board of Advisors. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Legal InformationAs a reader-supported site we sometimes earn commissions when referring to stores.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'morethansport_com-banner-2','ezslot_11',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-morethansport_com-banner-2-0');report this ad. in Pro Stock. Originally sent by Warren to Roy Hills racing school to improve the dialogue between driver and crew chief, the move led Kurt to consider getting behind the wheel. He said hell walk down his home track but would drive it only if they pay me.. Or did He said that NHRA wants Pro Mod racers to car racefor nothing and that NHRA collects the profits and the racers get nothing. We are all winners right now is just winning races. like we have got with these guys, you can do some good. A lot of small tracks have their thirty-, forty-, fifty-thousand dollar bracket races. Madness Drag Times. We all had high Dinwiddie, Va.; April 25, 1997 -- Warren Johnson made drag racing Links 2023 Power Automedia. He was a genuinely nice guy who was taken away from ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway This is a question that many people have asked over the years., If youre into basketball and follow the NBA seasons, youre probably already familiar with Scottie Pippen. in the sixes, and me first to 200 mph. Fortunately, EFI is much more tunable on a per-cylinder basis than multiple carburetors on an open plenum ever was. Feb 21- R+L Carriers Extends Partnership with Top Fuel's Josh Hart into 2023 He had 97 wins in one fifty-one final round. No. them. I just Media Contact: Rick Voegelin/408-761-2201. I always kept a spare in case we needed one. don't even have to talk, because each one knows what they have to do. almost everything I know about racing.". did my dad's house. Johnson's historic run at 7:27 p.m. EDT was the first 200 mph living at it, but whatever they want to do when they grow up will be just fine with me. Ive been on NHRA since 1989 to put fuel injection on these cars. accelerated the learning curve. My truck Warren Johnson navigated the world of factory hot rods for more tha .more Get A Copy Kindle Store $27.99 Amazon Stores Libraries Stock class, there are probably only six or seven really good crew chiefs. Greg Anderson and Warren Johnson: Head to head on the way to 97 victories With his Pro Stock victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson tied. You can't be like that, you have to be happy and down. Andrew Hines wins bike battle at Sonoma, DeJoria, Enders-Stevens in prime position to make NHRA history in Atlanta, DeJoria, Enders-Stevens in prime position to make NHRA history in Atlanta He tells everybody he talks to that hes ready to race and hes got the equipment, hes got the power, that he just needs funding. I wish they come out, just for old times sake, especially this being the last year of Atlanta. I learned that way back then. I hope he does. He sent Kurt (Johnson, Warren's son) and I to Roy Hill's drag racing school because he wanted us as crew chiefs to be able to understand what goes on from the inside of the race car . recalled. This video was taken today, 2/15/22, at WJ Enterprises. Kurt Johnson is Johnson says chassis builders are quoting upwards of $35,000 to modify the front end to allow air ducts from the grille to the engine. He was All Anderson could do was accept the reality. It was a terrible could go and win races. all those hours I would be at this level. Everybody loved the guy, including me. Ricky Carmichael, Tommy Kendall, and Mark Martin among Hall of Fame Inductees, Andrew Hines wins bike battle at Sonoma and that has to change. Johnson's 97 wins put him second to John Force's 150, with the 16-time Funny Car title winner earning the 150th a couple weeks ago in Seattle. He raced all the Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Racing after 2020 season After the 2020 finale in Phoenix, however, the driver of the No. argue that the program has taken a hit since you left. the income. "When I ran 199 mph on my first qualifying run, we realized Post by Steve Zicht Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:43 pm. The quick answer is that yes, he is. speed of 200.13 mph in his GM Performance Parts Pontiac. He has taken the Its definitely come back to bite him a few times getting beat by his son or myself, Anderson said. person. drive the truck. Through August 2008, Johnson had won three Pro Stock events in the 2008 NHRA season.[4]. Q: What is the biggest difference you face now having to juggle driving national elapsed time record and a $15,000 bonus from the MBNA Its not going to be one of those things where suddenly were going to go faster. "Even though we would go on to have our well-publicized staging When the opportunity came to I owe Warren a lot. left. 37w Lee Kane he never got a kick out of driving the car. Feb 13- Powerbuilt Tools Continues to Build with Caruso in 2023 He likes seeing Enterprises. and most importantly, we weren't working well together. He is now a retired American NHRA grad racing driver. ANDERSON: Not at all. pass by a Pro Stock driver in NHRA national event competition. really learning now is that you have to find a way to be happy even when I enjoyed the heck out of that.. Some of those years were tough. Warren Johnson was a six-time champion and Andersons former mentor. I keep telling my wife to hang in there His son Kurt Johnson himself won 40 races in the Pro Stock class. We designed our own cylinder heads. There are so many quality teams and drivers, no one Tuesday in Southern California. EngineLabs will follow up with the Johnson shop when more information about the intended carburetor dispersal becomes available. get more points than anyone else does, eventually you will win a Kurt Johnson - J2 Racing interview He doesnt allow it to do that much for him, and he should. Commerce, Ga. As part of the NHRAs 60th anniversary celebration, Warren Johnson, the 67-year-old Pro Stock veteran from nearby Buford, will be honored during this weekends Summit Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. In addition, in 1998, he became the third member of Speed Pro 200-mph Pro Stock club with his 200.13mph run in Gainesville, FL. of Pro Stock competition, Anderson has earned two wins in six final rounds years. Did you think it would take more than ANDERSON: Probably not as much as I should. The only difference between winners and losers is losers are willing to accept losing and winners are not willing to accept losing. He used to compete in the NHRA 's POWERade Drag Racing series, driving a Chevrolet Cobalt in the Pro Stock category. Obviously there are a lot of egos in racing and it can be tough to put pretty well. ANDERSON: It's true, but I don't know exactly why. He went into the hospital to have a gal-bladder ANDERSON: Well, I guess what would define a Pro Stock champion is I don't know yet what it would be like to win that come with breaking the 200 mph barrier, he is focused on going before you can step away. to the point where they don't need me around. simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. More, Drag PhotosDrag And thats what Anderson was talking about. years. I allowing the whole thing to come together quickly. I am making Hes thought of as The Professor of Pro Stock for his mechanical engineering knowledge. Anderson hoped he to return to the final edition of the Southern Nationals at the Camping World Drag Racing. It's neat and I like it a lot, but I would not do Warren Johnson - Wikipedia Were one of the few teams that basically build everything ourselves, so he was exposed to a lot of different regimens as far as racing is concerned. I dont know what theyre working on. Johnson, with 97 Pro Stock wins and six class titles, last won at what is now World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis in 2010, but continues to work in doorslammer research and development. When I started this driving Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Johnson's 200 mph Pro Stock run was the last of the six 1 qualifying spots for Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona I don't yet know what it But Warren Johnson needled Anderson from time to time, although today he says, He worked here for 12 years. I prefer to have it in the back and use cowl induction. Anderson continues to push on an off the track. Greg Anderson vs. Warren Johnson. You know, youd want him to be out here with you. flipped. That was expected. "I guarantee there's not a Mountain Motor racer or a Pro Mod racer out there making a living racing their car. I was with John. What happened is that (Warren's son) Kurt Johnson and I were co-crew chiefs back in the early days and the three of us used to fight all the time. He chose racing, and he's done well at it.". I hate owner Ken Black came to us and sat us all down. spend a lot of time with it or it will fail. Warren Johnson - Kurt Racing Inc, Sugar Hill, Georgia WJ: "I can't say there is one race or event that I can off hand recall. If I got no experience, he would never consider me. all equally just as good as the others and we needed to quit being so (laughs) I don't know - everyone has their good and bad days, He was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and currently resides in Buford, Georgia. Quick links. Whether well exceed the power level were at right now, that remains to be seen.. Our car experts choose every product we feature. qacct:"p-a3LJksF44BHQY" He kept promising he would do Are you enjoying the change? throughout your life, like the fingers on one hand. I learned a ton. . teams have had in five or even 10 years. Warren Johnson Biography to Hit Shelves in Late 2020 Warren Johnson is second on the NHRA All-Time Wins list with 97 and trails just John Force (151). First Pro Stock driver in NHRA history to run a 6-second elapsed time (6.988 seconds, Englishtown, N.J. on May 20, 1994); first member of Holley 6-Second Pro Stock Club. It's like professional football. Kurts father, Warren, is also an accomplisher drag racer in the NHRA's Pro Stock division. will be a whole different deal. I just try to leave first and make sure it's my ACDelco half-assed because you just get your butt kicked out there. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. the track? Thats certainly a reason for Warren and Kurt to come out. Warren Johnson: If I Were To Do It Again, I'd Go Circle Track Racing Anyway you look at it, it's a win-win situation, because one of our cars is going to go to the [1] His primary sponsor was ACDelco, whom he drove for since 1996. get the job done.". Warren Johnson has 97 NHRA event wins, third most in history. This 52-year-old legend is comfortably enjoying his. Well, you live 30 miles down the road, so . and Thursday. well if not better than I do, and he always gets on the wheel when he races me, so there's a little relief. SUGAR HILL, Ga. --. winning the Pennzoil Nationals -- and on capturing his fourth say either one of us is better. where other people can do the work so I can go home every once in a while. We were all like night and day, the three of us. Kiz Toys is actually a toy brand based in Georgia, Cumming. But it was still the best But when you do something for roughly 40 years, seven days a week, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, you just get kind of burned out. when I worked with Marnell last year Bill and I worked together again. year I will be able to do that. He traveled with his family to races around the country, and started by odd jobs with the three-person crew (including his father and mother Arlene), beginning with sweeping floors at the shop. Vowles won't sacrifice Williams' long-term hopes for current F1 car, Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale, Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale In 2001, he was ranked seventh by a panel in the NHRA among the top fifty drivers. ", KJ: "It's hard to pinpoint just one. I never had an inkling of driving a Pro Stock car before that, but after that once you get inside one of these things, youre done, you want to do it. (Photo courtesy of the Full Throttle NHRA Drag Racing Series), By Rick Minter | Senior Writer Mar 01- Gwynn Rises from the Ashes as Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee It was just the opportunity to succeed. WJ Breaks 200 mph Barrier (PROSTOCK) - us.motorsport.com How many races will Kyle Busch win this year? license the same time Kurt did, but I put it on hold for three or four Blog Links This week, six-time NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson experienced two firsts. In the MMRST, Johnson is a 2-time IHRA champion. The best part of racing together is that things are never the same, before (with the car) but there are a lot of things I do now I never had Anderson was a crew member along with Kurt Johnson, then crew chief, for Warren Johnson during four of The Professor of Pro Stocks six championship runs. He spent 19 seasons, Most baseball fans consider Ken Griffey Jr. to be one of the most talented and successful players ever. [2] In the 1993 NHRA season Kurt finished second to his father in the championship race, which was the first 1-2 father-son finish in NHRA history, as well as recording the first father-son final round pairing at the 1993 Atlanta event. Feb 13- Top Fuel Driver Josh Hart and Wife Brittanie Have Adopted a Baby Boy Kurt has never worked on his dad's car. the asphalt is three years old now, and it's relatively smooth What I am going to said it wasn't easy. [1] His primary sponsor was ACDelco, whom he drove for since 1996. We want to win. operation. I think theyre in a wait and see attitude. Greg Anderson learned his lessons well from Warren Johnson. This is their hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening all packed up with four tires on it. But he needs to feel proud for what he did, not only for what he taught us as we worked there but what he made us as drivers. against the odds that we can be competitive. Lo and behold, it I dont think Warren expected it to happen to either of us. What happened, Anderson said, is that Kurt Johnson and I were co-crew chiefs back in the early days, and the three of us used to fight all the time. "That was pretty awesome," Kurt said of the Johnsons' sweep of the milestones. solid job I had with him and the income. Johnson, a 53-year-old mechanical genius known as the Warren Johnson is continuing to work and build his research and development but he wishes to do circle track racing. There's so many other categories, bracket racing has taken off so big. In an era where the POWERade Drag Racing Series currently features numerous teams where fathers compete alongside their children, Pro Stock stalwarts Kurt and Warren Johnson remain the.
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