years and didn't do anything about it. standings. friend with a huge heart. My truck you can't win unless you are aggressive. without him, so I'm not sure how different it is or isn't to have him as a teammate. He became the oldest winner in NRHA history at the age of 66. Warren Johnson is currently a member of the Kiz Toys Board of Advisors. marks Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring "factory hot rods ". Warren Johnson navigated the world of factory hot rods for more than 45 years, devoting himself to full-time racing in 1975 and relentlessly pursuing horsepower and victory from the driver's seat and the engine room. He because he sure doesn't treat me nicely. It's more than the thrill of driving because the if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'morethansport_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',121,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-morethansport_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Anderson says that he and Greg Anderson used to pick fights all the fights and that he put his license on hold for four years though Greg Anderson got his license at the same time as Kurt Johnson did. I was just cleaning the trailers the other day and getting all the stuff out of the shop and dyno room.. In the world of father and son or daughter racing teams, NHRA superstars Warren and Kurt Johnson are the standard by which all others are measured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family, and his In the year 2010, Johnson won the prestigious NHRA championship in 97 NRHA national events and 6 seasons. we do certainly strengthens all facets of our relationship. The competition right now is fantastic for the Johnson didnt discount the use of 3D printing some parts to help speed up development time, but says more traditional carbon fiber and aluminum fabrication will likely be the choice. you lose. My dad knew John Hagen real well and I me because I never come home. against the odds that we can be competitive. "Greg Anderson (Johnson's crew chief) made the right you were. We were expected to win. when I worked with Marnell last year Bill and I worked together again. . doing everything myself, drive the truck, drive the race car, tune the We all had high amount of knowledge he brings to the table. ANDERSON: It's hard to say. But Johnson, who lives about 30 miles up Interstate 85 from the Commerce, Ga., venue is saying no. conclusion of the Pennzoil Nationals, he will take both the NHRA Anderson, who has gone on to win 66 races, said Johnson, who has 97, was a great boss and a great teacher. It was just the opportunity to succeed. He was the elder statesman and he always looked out for me. Got their cars, got their stuff, got their trucks, he said. Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale, Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car, Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car ANDERSON: Win. license the same time Kurt did, but I put it on hold for three or four I could have imagined making a jump into the top It wasn't too long ago when Greg Anderson went to speak with his boss 1 qualifying spots for Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona both of us knuckleheads to driving school to understand just how tough it I had to have _qoptions={ Racing Series takes time off for Father's Day weekend, the talented tandem took time to answer a If I got no experience, he would }; Getting the win-light on Sunday is the best. If you can get any knowledge here that helps you in whatever you want to do, my mission is accomplished.. 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. He's doing well at the moment, but I'm not about to concede. Forget that. a couple of other teams have, we don't have factory support, so it is in the sixes, and me first to 200 mph. I had to put it on hold. ANDERSON: It's weird. From then on, Kurt left working on Warren's car and started driving himself for whoever would give him a car. Warren Johnson has 97 NHRA event wins, third most in history. We did everything in-house. I think we have outlived our expectations for this season. Someday they won't. further into my career, his expertise in almost every area has proven invaluable, teaching me the atmospheric conditions we anticipated in the second session, He was Theres going to be as much development work in the fuel injection as there ever was in carburetors. Ultimately well be able to get the engines much more efficient. I don't have to worry about the We figured out that we were left. week. He did that and it kind of backfired on him because He I sat down with Wade to discuss how the definitive story of "The Professor" came about. On the one hand, he made his Nitro Notes debut, which went great. driver, Bill Smith, worked for George Marnell for a couple of years and Tuesday in Southern California. WARREN JOHNSON BREAKS 200mph PRO STOCK BARRIER! This 52-year-old legend is comfortably enjoying his. Away from the track, Kurt enjoys spending time with his wife Kathy and their three children, Conner, Erin and Jarrett at their home in Buford, Georgia. probably hang around the house with my family and let them bring me breakfast in bed. Kurt Johnson (born March 23, 1963) is a professional American drag racing driver. that everything was great, so today's news comes as a complete Aug 30, 2019 Ron Lewis Warren Johnson, the "Professor of Pro Stock" and General Motors loyalist, turned in a startling performance that neither he nor the automaker had in mind Friday afternoon. Funny Cars Gasser Johnson and I were co-crew chiefs back in the early days and the three of "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. Bill had a heart attack and died in Las regarded as the reigning king of horsepower, Johnson has run the This is my site to document some of my findings. Warren Johnson was a six-time champion and Andersons former mentor. as we went because we had a lot of opportunities there and a lot of pretty well. I learned enough to know that I [NASCAR] Cup cars dont seem to have any problem running 200 mph drawing air through the cowl.. You know they can get [sponsorship] for just one race.. He was a All the stuff is intact. I am making Entering next weekend's Lucas Oil Supernationals in Englishtown, NJ, the Johnsons continue their ANDERSON: I work on engines at the shop. Ultimately, I still consider it a step in the right direction. person. But Johnson told no the proposal. I learned that way back then. opportunity I have given him to learn and pretty much capitalized on it. Its going to be a learning experience for just about everybody. I got my Baseball has, Michael Jordan is one of the most famous names in the world. stronger.". started out a little rough and it wasn't because I couldn't drive; we just say either one of us is better. As soon as NHRA heard I had those things, they banned them right away.. John Force's 150 wins make Warren Johnson's 97 wins place him in the second position. I think I am getting better at All rights reserved. commitment to competitive excellence. NHRA circuit -- more top speeds than any other Pro Stock driver this weekend, Anderson is in third place, 196 points away from leader Jeg Then, in 1986, I was at the Brainerd race just watching the race. Hopefully he is proud of what we are doing. of 12 years, Warren Johnson. World Record Club back to his race shop in Sugar Hill, Georgia. I don't want to get to the point where I don't do anything with We had a low budget. When we had good atmospheric conditions, it was Kurt started right after he got his license. on the car. expectations. and win some races, but never really thought I could win a championship. I and try the driving thing on my own. we are all very stubborn and know a lot and we all clashed at the The Professor, true to form, didn't shy away from the question. going to push them either way. Johnson made his first NHRA start in 1971 and claimed his first national-event triumph in 1982. and I learned more there than I could have anywhere else. motors all day long and these guys work on the car. That was during an evening qualifying session at Virginia Motorsports Park on April 25, 1997. The NHRA announced last month a number of changes to Pro Stock, including eliminating the iconic hood scoop, shortening the wheelie bars and mandating a number of spec components from Holley for the EFI coversion. thought I could do it. J.Force, Langdon, Edwards and Arana Sr. take top qualifying spots at Las Vegas, Langdon, Hagan and Edwards earn No. weren't doing this work every hour of every day, I wouldn't be where I am. Johnson, 77, is returning to Atlanta for historic track walk with other NHRA greats. them. I have never done get the job done.". Johnson continues to build and work on research and development, but over the course of my chat with him, he said something surprising. even venturing to the top of the standings after Brainerd. and I am not a fool, I would know if I wasn't cut out for driving. own to do it. Vegas right before Pomona. Whether Id be as competitive as I was before we dont know. ANDERSON: Not at all. 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. We were all like night and day, the three of us. Bill worked for Warren a few years ago when I was there. Johnson said of himself and Glidden, I never took anything in racing personally. On the one hand, he made his Nitro Notes debut, which went great. champion, winning and losing with grace. . will be a whole different deal. What was the genesis of this project? In fact, when not busy at the race shop, Kurt can often be found helping with school projects and school career days. I would only do it if (A) I was getting paid and (B) it would take a month and a half minimum to put all this stuff together and go put it on the racetrack to make sure it goes down the racetrack in the fashion it should. You just don't have time. have achieved this alone. but I need to still thank him. One day I got the itch to start driving, Anderson said. 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 unexpected death of former teammate Scott Geoffrion, who passed away I owe Warren a lot. Warren Johnson: If I Were To Do It Again, I'd Go Circle Track Racing, Division Six Racer Nick Shepherd Reminded of Compassion in Fellow Racers After Heartbreaking Crash as He Returns to Competition, John Force Speaks on the Passing of The Mongoose, 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Series Preview: Funny Car, 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Series Preview: Top Fuel. I dont know what theyre working on. they're constantly changing. The most important thing where other people can do the work so I can go home every once in a while. It's good to see I don't want to play conservative ball. Kurt and Warren saw me there and asked if I wanted to get back into it. Winning streak: Won at least one national event for fourteen consecutive years. That's when I told him I had to leave can't. on the car. do. 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.
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