SEATTLE EXPERIENCE BODES WELL FOR JOHNSON’S SWEEP HOPES
Thu, 2009-07-16 08:01
Allen Johnson believes his “mojo” might have found the perfect time to kick in.
The Mopar-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock driver scored his second win in five races last weekend and has amassed a 12-3 record of round wins since his May win at Topeka.
This weekend Johnson will be racing at Pacific Raceway in Seattle, a venue where he’s reached the finals the last three seasons.
The Mopar-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock driver scored his second win in five races last weekend and has amassed a 12-3 record of round wins since his May win at Topeka.
This weekend Johnson will be racing at Pacific Raceway in Seattle, a venue where he’s reached the finals the last three seasons.
“I feel like I’ve taken it up a notch and I’m more consistent, and I’m really tickled with myself for that,” said Johnson, who left first off the starting line to score a holeshot victory over Jason Line in the Mopar Mile-High finals. “I’ve been practicing a lot on my reaction time, the same way as all the testing we’ve been doing has come through for the crew. It’s just like the plan is coming together.
“At Denver we had a little coverage there to where we could be a little bit conservative on Sunday and still have people covered. That makes you more confident as a driver. Hopefully, we can go in there at Seattle and have the same type of cushion and be able to approach the set up a little differently. Having a great car and a great crew behind you just make driving the car a little easier.”
Johnson hopes his current momentum will lead to his first career championship.
“I believe the momentum we started at Denver will carry us through,” Johnson predicted. “You start a good trend and it can carry you through the next few races. Hopefully we can extend that through the end of the year, not just three or four races. I’ve always loved Denver, I’ve always loved Seattle and Sonoma. Hopefully, we can get it done at all three this year, and I’ll need that broom to sweep up!”
Everybody
is getting the Johnson mojo including the family's Jack RussellTerrier.
While "Molly Kate" aka "Mopar Molly" was at the dogsitter's this
weekend, Allen and wife Pam returned home to find Mopar Molly with a
Mopar emblem adorning both the right and left side of her fur.
The Mopar-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock driver scored his second win in five races last weekend and has amassed a 12-3 record of round wins since his May win at Topeka.
This weekend Johnson will be racing at Pacific Raceway in Seattle, a venue where he’s reached the finals the last three seasons.
Allen Johnson believes his “mojo” might have found the perfect time to kick in.
Everybody is getting the Johnson mojo including the family's Jack RussellTerrier. While "Molly Kate" aka "Mopar Molly" was at the dogsitter's this weekend, Allen and wife Pam returned home to find Mopar Molly with a Mopar emblem adorning both the right and left side of her fur.
The Mopar-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock driver scored his second win in five races last weekend and has amassed a 12-3 record of round wins since his May win at Topeka.
This weekend Johnson will be racing at Pacific Raceway in Seattle, a venue where he’s reached the finals the last three seasons.
“I feel like I’ve taken it up a notch and I’m more consistent, and I’m really tickled with myself for that,” said Johnson, who left first off the starting line to score a holeshot victory over Jason Line in the Mopar Mile-High finals. “I’ve been practicing a lot on my reaction time, the same way as all the testing we’ve been doing has come through for the crew. It’s just like the plan is coming together.
“At Denver we had a little coverage there to where we could be a little bit conservative on Sunday and still have people covered. That makes you more confident as a driver. Hopefully, we can go in there at Seattle and have the same type of cushion and be able to approach the set up a little differently. Having a great car and a great crew behind you just make driving the car a little easier.”
Johnson hopes his current momentum will lead to his first career championship.
“I believe the momentum we started at Denver will carry us through,” Johnson predicted. “You start a good trend and it can carry you through the next few races. Hopefully we can extend that through the end of the year, not just three or four races. I’ve always loved Denver, I’ve always loved Seattle and Sonoma. Hopefully, we can get it done at all three this year, and I’ll need that broom to sweep up!”
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