During the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals, there is a racing family competing in the Super
Once
upon a time the Abbott Family focused on Top Fuel dragsters but a new
generation competes with a Super Comp entry. Johnny Abbott Sr., was
once a Top Fuel trailblazer in his Jet-X Dragster. (Dave Wallace Photo)
Comp division with a very historic past, a solid present and a promising future.
The past is represented by Division 5 Hall Of Fame member and 1981 US
Nationals Top Fuel Champion, Johnny Abbott Sr. He is also a member of a
very select group of Top Fuel Drivers who have won National event
titles in the NHRA, IHRA and AHRA. His racing days are over, but now,
his greatest joy comes from watching his children and grand children
compete in the same sport he has always loved.
The present is the husband and wife team of Johnny Abbott, Jr. and
Sondie from Elizabeth, Colo., have been competing in the 9.500-second
index class for the better part of ten years.