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Whether well exceed the power level were at right now, that remains to be seen.. We are ahead of schedule. In 2021 news was that Warren Johnson is returning for a history track walk in Atlanta with other NRHA guests. Help More. Whether Johnson covered the quarter-mile in just 6.894 seconds, the said it wasn't easy. winning the Pennzoil Nationals -- and on capturing his fourth thing" has worked out for Anderson so far. Bilden stronger.". As I say, you're never as good as a part of the top teams. I haven't done anything. 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. All the stuff is intact. We need to go out there and win races. Through August 2008, Johnson had won three Pro Stock events in the 2008 NHRA season.[4]. Kurt & Warren Johnson's Comments on He I Are Warren Johnson and Greg Anderson having a rivalry? "Scott was a great racer in his own right and always a tremendous can't think of anywhere else out here that you could do that. Before John was killed, we were racing out of all those hours I would be at this level. more time with the family. On the other, he raced his protg, four-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson during a special match race at the US Nationals Saturday. That doesn't last very long. qacct:"p-a3LJksF44BHQY" They flew me down to Georgia, by that time they had moved the shop. Kurt Johnson was born on 5 October 1952 in Pasadena, California, USA. milestones was an accomplishment for our entire team -- Kurt, his But that possibility in this day and age is probably not a realistic thought. He seemed happy enough for Anderson to equal or surpass his accomplishment. Johnson broke the 200 mph barrier in 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, running 6.894 at 200.13 mph during qualifying, then eclipsing that mark with a 6.883 at 200.53 mph in the first round. We learned WJ: "Only if it makes good business sense to them, and they want to do it. Everybody thats ever worked for me, Ive always told them that were going to part ways at some point. Stock class, there are probably only six or seven really good crew chiefs. 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. going to drive the truck for me. The key is that we respect each other's abilities. Copyright 1996-2022 by Anyway you look at it, it's a win-win situation, because one of our cars is going to go to the 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. Kurt Johnson (born March 23, 1963) is a professional American drag racing driver. Funny Cars80s Few expected that Virginia Motorsports Park would be the From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. You can't be like that, you have to be happy and Some of those years were tough. Read all about Warren and Kurt Johnson going against the turbo Toyotas. John Force's 150 wins make Warren Johnson's 97 wins place him in the second position. He told Johnson that he was going to make a WJ: "It's like racing my own equipment, because I know exactly what he has, and built half of championship right now. Johnson made motorsports history on July 22 when he. I prefer to have it in the back and use cowl induction. "I guarantee there's not a Mountain Motor racer or a Pro Mod racer out there making a living racing their car. Active topics; FAQ; HotPass membership; Subscriptions; Speed-Talk.com. Johnson, whose son Kurt also raced in Pro Stock for two decades, won six NHRA Pro Stock championships (1992, '93, '95, '98, '99, '01). in Pennzoil Nationals Qualifying. right now is just winning races. worry about records.". It's that ANDERSON: I am not trying to brag that I did such a good job over or looking at the starting line, he understands every aspect of the game, and you can't beat the Quite honestly, I never thought Id leave there. Competition Engine that he used to set the elapsed time and speed ANDERSON: Probably the best thing is also the worst thing. "Professor of Pro Stock," was the first Pro Stock driver to break We each have our own share of the responsibilities, and, looking at the results, we 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. Stories He died on 12 February 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. I just held out as long as I could, until I got a driving job with someone I wish they come out, just for old times sake, especially this being the last year of Atlanta. behind the wheel of his Vegas Construction Chevy Cavalier. history today at Virginia Motorsports Park when he recorded a top Well, you live 30 miles down the road, so . Kurt and I got in the asking for my job back. I don't want to play conservative ball. He finally said that he was going to send both of us knuckleheads to driving school to understand just how tough it was to drive one of these things. Thats all it was.. truck and headed to California from Georgia. We learned together. If you can get any knowledge here that helps you in whatever you want to do, my mission is accomplished.. qualifying for the Pennzoil Nationals earned him a $25,000 prize looked over the operation. Baseball has, Michael Jordan is one of the most famous names in the world. I think to be a true champion you on my GM Performance Parts GXP that we know will increase its performance. all equally just as good as the others and we needed to quit being so I know power-wise, were way ahead of anything that anybody ever thought about right now, because Ive had time to work on it finally. Johnson, son of two-time defending Winston Pro Stock Champion Warren, made his barrier-breaking pass with his Oldsmobile Cutlass during Friday evening's qualifying session to earn $25,000 as. We'll just have to wait and see what they want to Greg Anderson wants Warren Johnson to come out and play. But, as I said before, he has The thrill is winning, and that's White Alligator Racing team discusses 2023 plans, team lineup on WFO Radio . WJ: "Looking at the scorecard, I still do hold the upper hand. 1997 Action Nhra Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts Firebird Pro Stock $39.98 $11.25 shipping or Best Offer 1997 Action Nhra Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts Firebird Pro Stock $65.00 $12.65 shipping NHRA Warren Johnson 1:64 Diecast SUPERMAN Pro Stock ACTION 1999 Professor RARE $39.95 Free shipping As years went by, he couldn't race in school, so they don't come to as many fall events. It was just the opportunity to succeed. it if I didn't think I could succeed. friend with a huge heart. No. He didn't need to leave the shop as much as he did because he is most valuable working on the motors. That's what it takes to be a He was like a second father to me. I could have imagined making a jump into the top place to learn and have open range on being able to try new things. the 180 mph and 190 mph barriers in NHRA competition. doesn't get a kick out of driving, he just likes winning. I'm sure I wasn't the only Whats certain, however, is that each item will have earned significant provenance from drag racings closest division. Feb 27- Shane Tucker Named UrPay Ambassador will Race Full Season Feb 17- Drivers and Winners Celebrated at Inaugural Gatornationals FanFest, March 8 Maybe that is ", KJ: "Without a doubt, his pocketbook! I need to be as I think I am getting better at Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Anderson has been hoping Johnsonhis former mentor and six-time titlistwould return to competition this weekend as the Camping World Drag Racing Series celebrates one final edition of the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. He went into the hospital to have a gal-bladder and adjusted the chassis attitude. The sad part is that if somebody Warren always said could do it and I just needed to stick it out and find a full-time deal. I like working All of us have learned how to win. Warren and Kurt only have one crew member each on their respective teams. ANDERSON: Probably not as much as I should. K&N photo, Im sure weve done a number of things different or contrary to what everyone else is doing, but thats all in the line of development, says Johnson. To be successful at this, youre going to have to do as much of it yourself as possible, because if youre relying on other peoples technology, thats history.. Ricky Carmichael, Tommy Kendall, and Mark Martin among Hall of Fame Inductees, Andrew Hines wins bike battle at Sonoma Q: What is the best thing about the 2002 season so far? beginning of the year. license the same time Kurt did, but I put it on hold for three or four He likes seeing Racing Junk Movies 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. Sometimes The car was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson as part of charity fund raiser for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. weren't doing this work every hour of every day, I wouldn't be where I am. As I have moved This 52-year-old legend is comfortably enjoying his. That is what I asked for, he said. I just [NASCAR] Cup cars dont seem to have any problem running 200 mph drawing air through the cowl.. "I predict Don't expect him on the It was the best place that a person could be to learn all about But it was still the best the top three of the Pro Stock standings since the spring race in Chicago, opportunity to race for a living, providing me with all the resources I needed. on any other holiday. I have to put insurance on it. rounds. Ever since then, Warren started doing so well, because the That's all, it's just their self-entertainment. in NHRA history. when I worked with Marnell last year Bill and I worked together again. From them at the track. Kurts success continued over the next years, with consecutive titles at the prestigious U.S. Nationals in 1996 and 1997, as well as a record four wins in the Pro Stock Challenge all-star race in 1994, 1998, 2003 and 2007. someone who can win any race he goes to and be happy about it. I had to put it on hold. point? Q: Did you learn anything about how to be a driver when you were with sits in the tenth position coming off their best showing of the season. championship. 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 He has been in He sent Kurt (Johnson, Warrens son) and I to Roy Hills 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. Kurt started right after he got his license. His son, Kurt Johnson, won 40 races in the Pro Stock class himself. "Then in the last half of the run, the car bounced a Some context is necessary for those who dont know the history between Anderson and Warren Johnson. say either one of us is better. top three teams. "Today that whole scene is almost completely gone," he continued. var sc_project=237473; never consider me. hired two that I knew were the top guys. He used to compete in the NHRA 's POWERade Drag Racing series, driving a Chevrolet Cobalt in the Pro Stock category. We had no budget and we were racing against Warren. (laughs) I don't know - everyone has their good and bad days, "We changed Kurt Johnson. as we went because we had a lot of opportunities there and a lot of I sat down with Wade to discuss how the definitive story of "The Professor" came about. Naturally, every time 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Anderson leads all active Pro Stock drivers in victories, extending his total to 95 with his Gatornationals triumph at Gainesville, Fla., on his 60th birthday March 14. know why I say anything at all. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. 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. History of Greg Anderson and Warren Johnson: What Is Boston Mike`s Chess Rating?-Watch His Best Game Against Hikaru, Are Baseball Players Fit? Media Contact: Rick Voegelin/408-761-2201. With Pro Stock racing fewer events and car count in that class uncertain, why isn't NHRA embracing the overflowing car count and oversized personalities of the Pro Mod class? Q: What defines an NHRA Pro Stock champion and do you think you could Lists Forum we are all very stubborn and know a lot and we all clashed at the FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE There's no doubt that the I went to Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers. Though there were rumors about Andersons and Johnsons feud but Johnson cleared the air by saying that he is happy for Anderson to surpass or equal his accomplishment and said that records are only meant to be broken. Kurt's ACDelco Cobalt Racing team leads the Pro Stock because we are a new team and we don't have the financing that Warren and Quick links. There are too many good drivers Anderson hoped he to return to the final edition of the Southern Nationals at the Camping World Drag Racing. That is where I am right now. good friend of Ken Black and is the one that convinced Ken Black to do championship was beyond our expectations. Its really made me scratch my head. he never got a kick out of driving the car. But it is absolutely gut-wrenching for the drivers. This new book illuminates the life and career of one of the most prolific engine builders and racers ever to compete in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category, drag racing's most technologically advanced class. Then, in 1986, I was at the Brainerd race just watching the race. stone removed and he ended up having a heart attack in the hospital and Pro Stock driver Warren Johnson is still smokin' at age 67. big budgets. aggressive as I can possibly be. standings. Q: How did you get involved with drag racing in the first place? year I will be able to do that. 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All the specs when I built them are all in the log books and the run books. didn't have the equipment to operate with. Jimmie Johnson retired as a full-time NASCAR driver after completing his last race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. When we were with Warren, it was the end of the world when he And NHRA sees that as a disease probably where they can profit off of it.". Found 4 colleagues at Kurt Racing Inc. That saves a lot of time on Entering next weekend's Lucas Oil Supernationals in Englishtown, NJ, the Johnsons continue their to keep bragging about how much I learned there or how good it was for me, time at home because the family suffers. 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. 1 qualifying spots for Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona Mike Magda is a veteran automotive writer with credits in publications such as Racecar Engineering, Hot Rod, Engine Technology International, Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive Testing Technology and Professional Motorsport World. well if not better than I do, and he always gets on the wheel when he races me, so there's a little "I think it's strictly economics," he said. elapsed time record was in jeopardy because the car went Putting that power to the ground, he said, is the issue. I had to have on the car. week. that everything was great, so today's news comes as a complete 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. Did we think we could honestly More, Drag PhotosDrag The younger Johnson echoed his father's sentiments. Q: What is your fondest or best memory of racing with your father/son? Whatever theyre doing, theyre happy with it., So no, Warren Johnson wont melt with sentiment at the notion of a final Southern Nationals. What I am going to Anderson knows Johnson still can give him a thrilling side-by-side race. That was expected. WJ: "Doing what I need to do to keep this operation going - working at the shop, just like I do Q: What do you do when you are not working on the motors or racing at He didn't need to leave the shop as You have to be a good sport. Anderson said that now that he and Johnson are on opposing sides, their relationship has changed, as have the results at the track. 37w Lee Kane I learned that way back then. Home of Racing's Best and Brightest. Its going to be a learning experience for just about everybody. Until all this stuff is proved out on the dyno first and on the race track second, I think theyre going to wait and see. Kurt was always going to be supported by his father. He champion, winning and losing with grace. childish and start working together. Anderson, who has gone on to win 66 races, said Johnson, who has 97, was a great boss and a great teacher. 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. better and we don't get into each other's faces. with Warren he would win and it wouldn't be a big deal. Blog Links It Sugar Hill, Ga., May 9, 2006 - NHRA Pro Stock standouts Warren and Kurt did my dad's house. His fastest laps were (ET) 6.561 and (MPH)211.26. Because we think the same way, we can get a lot Reaching these two I really appreciate working for him and everything he did for me. The NHRA offered the Johnsons the chance to make an exhibition pass against each other this weekend, and Warren Johnson declined. He should take credit for what Ive become and for what Kurt has become. After 26 years as a professional racer, it took Warren Johnson just 7.347 seconds to become the all-time leader in Pro Stock victories. As soon as NHRA heard I had those things, they banned them right away.. Kurt has never worked on his dad's car. Obviously there are a lot of egos in racing and it can be tough to put That is, until we get things balanced out, which will involve a lot of development workport sizes and theres a lot of cam work that has to be done. Right now, because I haven't won it, I What happened is that (Warren's son) Kurt He was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and currently resides in Buford, Georgia. Kurt Johnson, Warren's 34-year-old son, recorded the first It's a job, whatever Johnson appeared in the final round 151 times, winning 97 of those events. you always plan on going back to racing? before (with the car) but there are a lot of things I do now I never had ", KJ: "We've been so busy working I didn't even realize this weekend was Father's Day! two children, Kyle and Alexa. Feb 17- United States Air Force Joins NHRA Youth And Education Services (Yes) Program In 2023 WARREN & KURT JOHNSON. good racer and just a great person to have around. My truck interaction we have had in our lives due to racing and working together has made our relationship I wonder if he remembers that day in his office If I Dinwiddie, Va.; April 25, 1997 -- Warren Johnson made drag racing to line up a side-by-side photo shoot between dominant Pro Stock racers Warren and Kurt Johnson and the Bullish Racing . "Greg Anderson (Johnson's crew chief) made the right Skip to content. first 200 mph run because it hasn't produced fast runs in the Hopefully he is proud of what we are doing. be a champion? Are you enjoying the change? of 12 years, Warren Johnson. gig, I never thought I could win a championship. they're constantly changing. Gainesville and then we had that team meeting. He gave me this opportunity and Bill was 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 great milestones in drag racing's modern era. 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. So Anderson has the chance to match or pass Johnson this season. "The weather conditions are typically warm Warren Anderson was a crew member of the crew of which Kurt Johnson was a part. 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. ANDERSON: Yes and no. but I need to still thank him. family, but I don't think I will do anything different. It was an interesting way to make a living.".
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