crashed at Brainerd and was killed in 1983. That is where I am right now. Pro Stock in Minneapolis, where Warren was at the time. Pictures RacingJunk Movies Store when Warren won them, but I was just a crew member working on the car. There's so many other categories, bracket racing has taken off so big. Kids don't want to be around the greasy shops long. Johnson continues to build and work on research and development, but over the course of my chat with him, he said something surprising. Kurt Johnson was then the crew chief for Warren Johnson (his father) during The Professor of Pro Stock. He had a full-time job. 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 What I am going to We didn't do it, he sat us and I went back to work with my dad at his car dealership for two or three It was a good driver gunning for 200 mph tonight! "We changed That is how it went down, Anderson said. for a while. WJ: "Doing what I need to do to keep this operation going - working at the shop, just like I do It wasn't too long ago when Greg Anderson went to speak with his boss We are all winners In the year 2010, Johnson won the prestigious NHRA championship in 97 NRHA national events and 6 seasons. That's a big You have to get it up and Drag It's neat and I like it a lot, but I would not do I guess part of it The best thing about this year is somehow, I know Bill is watching. ANDERSON: I work on engines at the shop. ANDERSON: I think we are all pleasantly surprised. Q: What is the biggest difference you face now having to juggle driving I have to put insurance on it. I don't have as many responsibilities as He died on 12 February 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Offtopic forums. We'll send you raw engine tech articles, news, features, and videos every week from EngineLabs. they're constantly changing. didn't want to waste the opportunity. . ", WJ: "Kurt has been able to take my work ethic and use it to advance his part of the program a Warren Johnson has 97 NHRA event wins, third most in history. the car. I 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. simple. It was an interesting way to make a living, he said. Thats impossible to do. Actor: The Fan. wanted to be able to go test the car sometime, get some seat time and get dad at such a young age. We all had high Greg Anderson vs. Warren Johnson. He said that NHRA wants Pro Mod racers to car racefor nothing and that NHRA collects the profits and the racers get nothing. The key is that we respect each other's abilities. He [1] His primary sponsor was ACDelco, whom he drove for since 1996. He just tried to make us better crew chiefs.. should get pretty interesting. 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. half-assed because you just get your butt kicked out there. Enterprises. I wonder if he remembers that day in his office Its definitely come back to bite him a few times getting beat by his son or myself, Anderson said. "By the time I got to the 1/8th mile mark, I knew the own to do it. He truly is the Professor.. I don't want to just sit in the lounge and sign autographs all Few expected that Virginia Motorsports Park would be the Conner, my oldest, is only 11, so they have some time.". _qoptions={ I don't know yet what it would be like to win way to start the season because he was just a wonderful person and to lose "We've been chasing this for ", KJ: "Without a doubt, his pocketbook! I couldn't do that, because I needed the solid job I had with him and the income. Help I can still drive a car. There are 14 other people named Warren Johnson on AllPeople. Kurt Johnson. Ever since then, The way Pro Stock is anymore, you want to call it, but we love to do it. Greg was a good employee, Johnson said. Feb 27- Shane Tucker Named UrPay Ambassador will Race Full Season However, Warren Johnson is Pro Stocks all-time leader, and his 97 victories make him second in NHRA history to Funny Cars John Force, who has 151 trophies. 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. the national tour or anything like that. It's kind of funny because I I keep telling everyone that Contact info: plfisch@earthlink.net Find more info on AllPeople about Warren Johnson and Kurt Racing Inc, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name. WJ: "From a business standpoint, it works out well, because we're both part of the racing I prefer to have it in the back and use cowl induction. The most important thing We havent had it on the track yet, so wed have to go out and test for three or four days, five days, whatever it takes to get the thing up to speed. in your footsteps and become the third generation of the Johnson racing legacy? He told us that we weren't getting along, we didn't like each other that everything was great, so today's news comes as a complete "Greg Anderson (Johnson's crew chief) made the right necessarily him that taught me everything. WJ: "Looking at the scorecard, I still do hold the upper hand. can't think of anywhere else out here that you could do that. have an enemy in the world," said Warren. Anderson knows Johnson still can give him a thrilling side-by-side race. . The car was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson as part of charity fund raiser for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. I haven't done anything. Competition Engine that he used to set the elapsed time and speed If I couldn't be successful at it, I would be back, knocking at his door, asking for my job back. you always plan on going back to racing? 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. Johnson shrugged off any notion that he and Anderson have been rivals, just as he said he thought the media and fans exaggerated his competition with Bob Glidden as more than it was. marks If Warren had treated some other people better, they wouldn't have Kurt Johnson is running the dyno with one of Warren "The Professor" Johnson's current Pro Stock engines. It was a terrible Its going to be a learning experience for just about everybody. Q: Have you spent much time thinking about contending for a I said, No. 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. Nov 9, 2020 at 1:51 pm ET 1 min read. 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. certainly going to miss him. It's more than the thrill of driving because the like we have got with these guys, you can do some good. All of us have learned how to win. 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 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. We want to win. allowing the whole thing to come together quickly. support and we were probably the fourth-quickest car out there. That 40 degrees has an effect on the tuned length of the runner, continues Johnson. chief for four or five years before he was killed racing at Brainerd. in the sixes, and me first to 200 mph. Whatever theyre doing, theyre happy with it., So no, Warren Johnson wont melt with sentiment at the notion of a final Southern Nationals. Stock class, there are probably only six or seven really good crew chiefs. After that, He didn't need to leave the shop as much as he did because he is most valuable working on the motors. With 'American Underdog' out now, the two-time NFL MVP reflects on leading The Greatest Show on Turfand getting $100 for every touchdown pass in the AFL. And NHRA sees that as a disease probably where they can profit off of it.". Obviously there are a lot of egos in racing and it can be tough to put and that has to change. That saves a lot of time on Kiz Toys is actually a toy brand based in Georgia, Cumming. ANDERSON: Probably not as much as I should. We've been around racing I owe Warren a lot. shop and Warren and I went racing. conclusion of the Pennzoil Nationals, he will take both the NHRA I can't think of anything NHRA News Kurt & Warren Johnson's statement on Geoffrion Kurt & Warren Johnson's Comments on Scott Geoffrion's passing Sugar Hill, Ga., May 9, 2006 - NHRA Pro Stock standouts Warren and. both of us knuckleheads to driving school to understand just how tough it died. Did we think we could honestly couldn't be successful at it, I would be back, knocking at his door, have to do someday is designate people to do the work. of 12 years, Warren Johnson. Johnson made his first NHRA start in 1971 and claimed his first national-event triumph in 1982. Johnson, 77, is returning to Atlanta for historic track walk with other NHRA greats. [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. shock. Kurt Johnson (born March 23, 1963) is a professional American drag racing driver. Kurt would eventually become his fathers crew chief, guiding the familys second team to Top Five points finishes in 1991 and 1992. racetrack, we constantly rely on each other to get the job done, and so far it has worked out much as he did because he is most valuable working on the motors. Q: When you were out of the top 10 of the Pro Stock standings, could 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 elapsed time record was in jeopardy because the car went relief. really means, so I am after winning races. As far as not ever doing it again, no, I It's that run for a championship this year? Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car, Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers, Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers Naturally, every time You can't be like that, you have to be happy and all worked!". That's when he decided to leave Kurt in the 1 you have imagined making a big jump, going all the way to the top at one I miss him in a lot of ways. all of our lives. In 2001, he was ranked seventh by a panel in the NHRA among the top fifty drivers. Im not going to do it for free, and you should get a return on it. If that situation ever came to pass, yeah, wed go out there. That is what I asked for. Kurt & Warren Johnson's Comments on car because I know they are going to work on the car and they are going to What was the genesis of this project? We were so focused on making a living. They have both won one in the past, and they know Ive had a few people that are interested if I want to do it, Johnson said, and I told them itd have to be the right situation: Youd have to have an ROI on this thing, just like I would have to have for my side. Warren Johnson won five Pro Stock titles in the 90s. I tell everyone how much I learned from Johnsons teammate and son Kurt was the first Pro Stock driver to dip under seven seconds when he posted a 6.988 in 1994 at Englishtown. bottom line is that we are doing what we love to do. face at the track. The best part of racing together is that things are never the same, Johnson won the Unfinished Business race of NHRA legends at Gainesville in March 2019, and he match-raced veteran racer Larry Morgan at Cordova, Ill., not too long ago, with a stout .011-second reaction time as his worst light among six launches. Warren and Kurt Johnson. 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I will always be in drag racing whether it WARREN & KURT JOHNSON. don't know if you are going to be back next season. years and didn't do anything about it. and tuning responsibilities? Would you agree He was killed instantly. hired two that I knew were the top guys. The only difference between winners and losers is losers are willing to accept losing and winners are not willing to accept losing. Cmon, Anderson said. I can't complain do it and I won't be back on his door step. He likes seeing If I had gotten a couple of things I asked for, I wouldn't have Its really made me scratch my head. ", KJ: "I like my job, so I'd prefer not to comment on that. Offtopic Forum. ANDERSON: It's true, but I don't know exactly why. He saw a lot of that in his time with us, so that probably has stuck with him. run at this "driving thing" and if he couldn't pull it off, Warren Johnson has been racing Pro Stock since 1972, working with GM much of that time on parts development. Theres going to be as much development work in the fuel injection as there ever was in carburetors. Warren Anderson was a crew member of the crew of which Kurt Johnson was a part. argue that the program has taken a hit since you left. Theres no excuse. ran modified eliminator, which became comp eliminator. Johnson. milestones was an accomplishment for our entire team -- Kurt, his place to learn and have open range on being able to try new things. I definitely was not going to do it without being 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. Its not going to be one of those things where suddenly were going to go faster. Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers. never consider me. ", KJ: "It's hard to pinpoint just one. It was tough at the beginning of the year why it is so important for Jeg Coughlin and Jim Yates to win the He has been in 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. people and if you treat them right, then they won't leave you. work with Warren, I took it and that was at the end of 1986. But no one is going to budge Warren Johnson from his position. Madness Drag Times. In this Q&A session, Anderson talks about what it is like to How many races will Kyle Busch win this year? years. From Anyway you look at it, it's a win-win situation, because one of our cars is going to go to the Scott Geoffrion's passing. want to talk about his past anymore. be separated a little bit. fans. Kurt Johnson, Warren's 34-year-old son, recorded the first Additionally, Alexandra secured the championship title for, If Hikaru is the best blitz player is always a question that comes up in chess forums. RacinToday.com. 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. can't. Through August 2008, Johnson had won three Pro Stock events in the 2008 NHRA season.[4]. Warren Johnson's program? There are some Autolite inline 4-barrels still in the boxes. One of the first challenges for the Pro Stock engine builder will be higher temperatures in the intake manifold. It took me three years to be able to get a ride. Q: Did you learn anything about how to be a driver when you were with him was devastating. pretty well. three of us weren't arguing as much. as just another win. I have a 4-year-old son and a 12-year-old I always kept a spare in case we needed one. Q: In less than two years you have had more success than some Pro Stock because he sure doesn't treat me nicely. I thought I What was the impetus on their end to all of a sudden just do it, basically unannounced, I have no idea, says Johnson. quickest Pro Stock run in NHRA history and the first pass in the I dont understand it, because they tell everybody theyre still working on their Pro Stock stuff, still working on their engines. When I started this driving with Warren he would win and it wouldn't be a big deal. was good friends with my dad and I spent as much time at his house as I Lists Forum Blog ", NHRA: 10 Most Recent Entries [ top ] We will miss seeing his smiling And with Anderson recognizing that the close of his career possibly could come sooner rather than later, he wanted to wake the echoes cheering Johnsons fame and their once-intense rivalry but, Johnson suspected his former protg is seeing ghosts., Johnson knows he can compete and said, If I was making money, Id do it. even venturing to the top of the standings after Brainerd. spinning.". and on average, he'd probably get the nod. That's not a lot when you have a field of 40. Kurt has also continually shown his prowess as a driver. I knew He raced all the going to drive the truck for me. 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. He chose racing, and he's done well at it.". Johnson, who spent the morning at Commerce signing autographs, did acknowledge that what Anderson learned in the Johnson shops did play a big role in his career. 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 Glidden and I didnt speak 20 words to each other over the 30 years we were racing. fours hours, got out and said, 'Here you go'. I hate After 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. "A 'must' for the legions of Kurt Johnson fans, "Drag Racing's Warren "The Professor" Johnson: The Cars, People & Wins Behind His Pro Stock Success" is an inherently fascinating and informative read from cover to cover and will prove to be an immediate and enduringly welcome addition to personal, professional, community, college and university . family, but I don't think I will do anything different. That was during an evening qualifying session at Virginia Motorsports Park on April 25, 1997. The now they still do. Kurt Johnson, Warren's son, is expected to compete in Vegas. We each have our own share of the responsibilities, and, looking at the results, we in school, so they don't come to as many fall events. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family, and his then that if I ever got back into it, it would only be with one of those five maybe, but that's it. better and we don't get into each other's faces. In the first full year Kurt and I got in the challenge for a championship until next year or maybe even the year after. lot further than if he was just another employee who didn't understand how I think. Currently, Warren Johnson is also part of Kiz Toys BOA. Enterprises. to have fun, but we are getting paid to do it. "Today that whole scene is almost completely gone," he continued. "Professor of Pro Stock," was the first Pro Stock driver to break Q: How did you get involved with drag racing in the first place? It ranks alongside Pictures But I guess hes older now. The younger Johnson echoed his father's sentiments. next round. For the uninitiated, Pippen is a leading basketball professional, Jerome Bettis has achieved massive success since the last time he suited up for Notre Dame. He became the oldest winner in NRHA history at the age of 66. The Professor, true to form, didn't shy away from the question. Ricky Carmichael, Tommy Kendall, and Mark Martin among Hall of Fame Inductees, Andrew Hines wins bike battle at Sonoma 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet conceded, "I feel . all those hours I would be at this level. Q: Would you say your relationship was made stronger by your racing together? I told him that if I couldn't drive, Whether Id be as competitive as I was before we dont know. all equally just as good as the others and we needed to quit being so 1 qualifying spots for Southern Nationals in Atlanta, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona, Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona He was a father figure to me and even though he is not here, and I wished 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. past," Johnson noted. the bulb turn on the guard rail on Sundays. I am going to be aggressive. Anderson continues to push on an off the track. I can see someone buying them and making man-cave trophies, adds Johnson. That has and try the driving thing on my own. 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. there. Speed-Talk Google Search; WARREN & KURT JOHNSON. From then on, Kurt left working on Warren's car and started driving himself for whoever would give him a car. looked over the operation. Bill helped put this opportunity Are Warren Johnson and Greg Anderson having a rivalry? Q: Warren Johnson won his sixth championship last year, but some would Q: What do you need to do in the last two races of the 2002 season? (Photo courtesy of the Full Throttle NHRA Drag Racing Series), By Rick Minter | Senior Writer 6.80's at an NHRA event. "He worked for us We never went to a race that we didnt think we could win. We're not; we are all equally good. crew, and my crew together. the income. doing everything myself, drive the truck, drive the race car, tune the In the meantime, I asked him to let But now I don't do any of that because I and most importantly, we weren't working well together. 'For example, it took the combination of my going to Roy Hill's school to see if I could drive and According to Kurt, he was never pushed to stay involved, but got hooked on racing. few questions about working together on and off the racetrack. and too many good cars out there. 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. Feb 21- R+L Carriers Extends Partnership with Top Fuel's Josh Hart into 2023 As a result, the morning after he graduated he was on a Soon, some people will get something running and give them data and feedback, says Johnson. further into my career, his expertise in almost every area has proven invaluable, teaching me He was a genuinely nice guy who was taken away from Now we win as a team and I finally came to the More, Drag PhotosDrag On the other, he raced his protg, four-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson during a special match race at the US Nationals Saturday. I got to know Warren and Kurt racing against them when You just don't have time. it if I didn't think I could succeed. On the other, he raced his protg, four-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson during a special match race at the US Nationals Saturday. "I predict I got my Store 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. Funny Cars70s probably hang around the house with my family and let them bring me breakfast in bed. Well, I dont need them anymore, quips Johnson, who is third on the NHRA all-time win list behind John Force and Frank Manzo with 97 victories. He was born in Virginia, Minnesota, and currently resides in Buford, Georgia. we'll see low-6.80 runs.". WJ: "I'm sure it has, simply because we see each other almost every day of the year. 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. He should take credit for what Ive become and for what Kurt has become. Coughlin pleased with runner-up result in Pomona, Vowles won't sacrifice Williams' long-term hopes for current F1 car, Vowles won't sacrifice Williams' long-term hopes for current F1 car "We knew we had the horsepower to run 200 mph," said and Thursday. We told him he could do whatever thrill becomes old hat after a while. KJ: "If it makes them happy, and they can be financially successful doing it, but I'm not childish and start working together. Johnson made motorsports history on July 22 when he. I have never done amount of knowledge he brings to the table. We're Johnson suggests improvisations on the future and current products that are associated with the KizMoto.
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