Allen Johnson - NHRA ProStock

Johnson Clinches Countdown Berth, Advances to Quarters at Sonoma.

NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson exited in the quarterfinals of eliminations at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals on Sunday, July 26, but the Team Mopar driver still had good reason to celebrate his visit to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Johnson sealed his spot in the NHRA's Countdown to 1 six-race playoff by qualifying third for the event........ more.

A.J. takes Pro Stock pole while Dixon, Pedregon hold their leads.

Friday's nitro qualifying leaders, Larry Dixon in Top Fuel and Tony Pedregon in Funny Car, remained atop their fields at the close of qualifying Saturday at the 22nd annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, while Denver winner Allen Johnson raced to the head of the Pro Stock pack with a track-record effort........ more.

Johnson looking for his second straight win and third of ’09.

It might be an understatement to say things are looking up for Team Mopar® NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson. The Mopar HEMI®-powered driver scored his second win in five races last weekend at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, has amassed a 12-3 round-win record since his May win in Topeka, and will trek next to the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, where he has advanced to the final three years straight........ more.

A.J. thunders on “the Mountain”; Brown, Capps, Krawiec score big wins.

The 13th event of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series came to a thrilling conclusion after three landmark days of racing at the 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. A rain delay prior to the final round in the nitro classes didn’t dampen the excitement at Bandimere Speedway in Denver. The Mopar faithful were rewarded justly with an impressive Pro Stock win by Mopar-sponsored driver Allen Johnson, while Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also collected victories........ more.

King of the Mountain: Johnson triumphs.

Team Mopar NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson held his grip on the top spot through three rounds of qualifying for the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Unfortunately, the fourth and final qualifying session today proved to be Johnson’s undoing, as Mike Edwards bested the Mopar-powered driver’s track record run on Saturday to bump A.J. to the No. 2 spot for tomorrow’s eliminationsTeam Mopar driver Allen Johnson drove to his seventh career victory and second of 2009, beating Jason Line in the final round of eliminations today at the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Johnson scored his second win in three years at the headline event for his primary sponsor Mopar. The performance also marked Johnson’s third straight appearance in the finals of the Mopar Mile-Highs......... more.

Johnson to start in No. 2 spot.

A.J. takes top spot, Anderson makes history; Cory Mac, T. Ped, Treble are Friday leaders.

It was a landmark day at Bandimere Speedway as the track’s 6-second Pro Stock barrier was finally shattered after a great deal of anticipation. Greg Anderson got the honors of doing it first, but Allen Johnson did it the best. The Mopar-sponsored driver put his Dodge on top at the conclusion of the first day of racing at the 30th annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals........ more.

Johnson sets track record, claims provisional No. 1 spot.

Team Mopar NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson grabbed the provisional No. 1 spot and set the Bandimere Speedway track record after the first two rounds of qualifying today at the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Johnson will look to maintain his hold on the top spot in the final two rounds of qualifying tomorrow and capture his second career No. 1 Qualifier Award at Bandimere Speedway......... more.

Victory at Mopar Mile-Highs high on Johnson's checklist.

Something about the thin air at Mopar’s “home track” of Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo., must appeal to Team Mopar driver Allen Johnson. The NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock pilot has advanced to the final of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in each of the last two years, capturing the No. 1 qualifier award and the win in the 2007 event. Johnson hopes to make the Mopar faithful happy with his second win in three years this weekend in the 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals......... more.

Johnson hopes to continue domination in Denver.

It no coincidence that the most successful event for the Dodge Stratus team of driver Allen Johnson and his father, Roy, has been the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, where they have scored a win and a runner-up finish in the last two years........ more.

Dixon, Neff, A. Johnson, Guidera first-day leaders at Norwalk event.

Larry Dixon, Mike Neff, Allen Johnson, and Matt Guidera concluded the opening day of the third annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in the No. 1 spots at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio........ more.

Team Mopar driver Johnson aims for second straight win.

Chicago, pre-race: His long wait may be over, but Team Mopar® driver Allen Johnson can’t wait to get back to racing. The Mopar/J&J Racing Dodge Stratus R/T NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver broke through for his first win in nearly two years at the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX in Topeka last weekend and seeks to maintain the winning momentum at the upcoming United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals........ more.

Allen Johnson scores first of ’09; Dixon, Capps win nitro classes.

Allen Johnson picked up his first win in almost two years when he defeated Mike Edwards in the Pro Stock final at the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX at Heartland Park Topeka. Larry Dixon (Top Fuel) and Ron Capps (Funny Car) were also victorious........ more.

Johnson seeks successful homecoming.

Bristol, pre-race: Mopar/J&J Racing Dodge Stratus R/T NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson considers Bristol Dragway his home track, yet the facility has failed to provide Johnson a “home court” advantage. Despite his best efforts, the Greeneville, Tenn. native has been denied a visit to the winner’s circle in the NHRA’s annual visit to the Tennessee quarter-mile. Johnson will try to solve the Bristol puzzle once and for all this weekend at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, scheduled for May 15–17........ more.

Johnson’s season of change has him headed in the right direction.
Monday, May 11, 2009.

An off-season full of changes has helped Allen Johnson keep his Pro Stock team in contention. With a trip to his home race, the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, this weekend, the Greeneville, Tenn., racer hopes to keep it that way........ more.

NHRA racers to compete in United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

NHRA competitors will be pursuing a different kind of 300 performance next Thursday (April 2, 2:30 p.m.) when many of the world’s fastest drivers participate in the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas........ more.

Off-season changes prime Johnson for career year.
Sunday, March 01, 2009

When talking top drivers in Pro Stock, Allen Johnson’s name has long been in the mix, but never has his name come up so often in such conversations as it has this year. A series of moves in the off-season designed to strengthen every aspect of his program, from the addition of co-crew chief Jeff Perley to Johnson himself working to improve his driving, has generated a lot of buzz around the Mopar driver and propelled him to front-runner status alongside the powerhouse KB Racing and Cagnazzi Racing teams. It’s a role Johnson welcomes and believes is definitely warranted........ more.

Johnson wins Las Vegas Pro Stock Showdown.
Saturday, January 31, 2009

Following an off-season full of moves to enhance his Mopar/J&J Racing team, Allen Johnson opened the year with a win at the annual Las Vegas Pro Stock Showdown at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Johnson bolstered his program with the additions of Johnny Gray as a racing teammate and Jeff Perley as a tuner to his already talented cast. He ran a 6.70 in the final round to defeat reigning NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock world champ Jeg Coughlin........ more.