Like I said, I really like this class, but Id like to see us be more competitive, said Johnson. Alan Johnson Behind the Numbers Mike Salinas earned his first NHRA Drag Racing win ever with legendary tuner Alan Johnson at the helm. Johnson doesnt seem conflicted at all about working with two distinct teams. In 2017, Johnson tuned Force to a second-place .841, just a thousandth behind Torrence who Johnson tuned to a class-leading .843 alongside Forces identical number. We had no idea that was coming, NHRA President Tom Compton said about the sheiks exit, adding neither Al Thani nor other Qatar representatives have contacted him since pulling out. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. All we can show is what our team's capable of. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. So we're begging -- anybody. AJPE is in its second year of sponsoring Mike and Doug Gordons Morro Bay Cabinets Alcohol Funny Car in NHRA. And all it lacks is consistency in eliminations to get them where they need to be to be able to win a championship. People ask, How are you and Alan getting along? Force said. NHRA/National Dragster Alan Johnson is in the final stretch of a race he can't afford to lose. The 5.3 Hemi spent a year on the design screen and ran the full 2011 season in ADRLs Pro-Extreme Pro-Modified class. Make no mistake, Johnson still wants to win. Brandon Bernstein (born August 2, 1972) is an American Drag Racer, and son of NHRA Legend Kenny Bernstein. Salinas has gotten quicker (3.752 e.t. Alan Johnson and his brother Blaine grew up on their Johnson Family dairy farm. She doesnt talk to me very much, and he doesnt talk to me at all. In 2009, under the guidance of crew chief Rob Flynn, Bernstein won in Richmond, Virginia, had four runner-up finishes and was No. Honestly I was bummed about Al Thanis pullout, Schumacher told reporters last week. A late 2011 NHRA rule change allowed for a larger intake valve which brought with it a substantial increase in power noted by several teams after initial testing. PRIMARY PRODUCTs BILLET ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS Alan Johnson Racing won Top Fuel world championships in 1997-8 and 2000. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. To have another car that you can share data with and compare [is imperative].. The announcement left Johnson in a huge bind a little more than a month before the season opener. Dont want to bother him., Gary Sclezi could have warned Force. Observers wondered if this three-way partnership signaled that Johnsons devotion to engineering and innovation might be pushing to the background his need to add to his 11 Top Fuel championships, sort of in a Dale Armstrong kind of way. Most of the things we learned in Pro Stock have carried over to this class, but its not 100-percent the same. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. 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The Winternationals win was one of two key season highlights for Langdon and AJR, along with Langdon recording the fastest elapsed time (3.662 seconds) ever seen on a 1,000-foot drag strip, last month at Brainerd, Minn. Langdon still has the potential to continue in the Countdown, which begins this weekend in Concord, N.C., according to NHRA spokesman Anthony Vestal. Alan and Blaine moved up to NHRAs professional class of Top Fuel and AJPE purchased their first 5-Axis CNC machine, which allowed them to eliminate the inconsistencies of hand porting while keeping up with the volume of hemi heads needed to campaign a competitive Top Fuel Dragster. Say "see ya" to NHRA Top Fuel 2013 champions Alan Johnson Racing (AJR) and driver Shawn Langdon, who are shuttering operations due to lack of funding. He provides more than tuning to the San Jose, Calif. native. These primary features propelled the 481X to the top of the Chevrolet wedge style engine package. is trying to get the rules right so were all competitive but I dont think were there yet. Its just one of those things, like an almost out of body experience. I told her, I thought I gave you all the tools, and I didnt. I took a Funny Car program and stuck it in a dragster and said, Here run it. Well, it doesnt work that way. Brittany Force still is adjusting to the extensive changes Johnson made to her car. On the National Hot Rod Association Top 50 Drivers, 1951-2000, Blaine Johnson was ranked No. And thats no joke, regardless of whether Johnson gets it. Allen Johnson enjoying life in the Factory Stock class 22 Jun 2019 Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Race coverage Now two years removed from the dog-eat-dog world of NHRA. There are a lot of fans who want to see us out here. I kind of use that as motivation so that when I come back here (to Indy), I kind of try and focus on all that which for some people might be negative energy and try to focus that in a positive way. When that happened, the car just dropped down and was out of control and he hit the guard wall and the guard wall is what killed him, Alan Johnson said of his brother in an exclusive interview with NBCSports.com. "It was shocking," said Johnson, who has 11 Top Fuel championships. Theyre a great partner of mine in business and they saw the value in the NHRA and our program, and they stepped up and saved the day. He said, At the end of last year, Alan and Richard collectively were able to take the performance of our team to the next level. Our car experts choose every product we feature. Not only do we need more cars but we cant in any way afford to lose any of them.. "I think the crew is handling it as well as anybody. The AJPE A-Fuel head used a port design that was very unorthodox at the time but set the stage for some very impressive ET slips for our early customers. The two-month internship starts on May 29 and will see the interns travel with the team to select races during the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Blaine Johnson was a spectacular driver in the NHRAs Top Alcohol Dragster ranks, winning four straight championships (1990-93) and a then-record 26 races (which has since been surpassed). AJPE purchased a second Mazak 5-Axis Machining center for the block department to increase production capacity and versatility.During 2013 AJPE designed and introduced the Stage 3 481X cylinder head with Eric Dillard & Steve Petty at Proline Racing Engines. Sep 15, 2015, 12:38 PM. With Alans ability to design supercharged engines and his capacity to tune a racecar along with Blaines driving ability they began their dominance of the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster category winning 26 National Events and 4 consecutive National Championships from 1990 thru 1993. 2015 has brought another Mazak CNC machine to the AJPE block department and is beginning to show its potential. Hed also win the Funny Car championship in 2005, becoming one of just three drivers that have won titles in NHRAs two biggest race classes, Top Fuel and Funny Car (the others are Kenny Bernstein and Del Worsham). Its not known whether the recent plunge in oil prices played a role in the decision; Qatar is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). While it didnt light the world on fire it did prove that AJPE had the ability to create, manufacture, and test, an entirely new engine package within a 12 month period without any major setbacks. Who can help student-athletes cash in? Hes focused on racing and thats it., A lot of people might think hes stuck up, but Alan just wants to win. Lastly, I want to thank our loyal fans for their encouragement and support throughout this difficult year. The initiative was launched one year ago to help drive awareness and support gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce. Allen Johnson went from a child watching his father Roy race in the IHRA, seeing him "take a nickel and make a dime out of it," as the elder Johnson put it, to a small-business magnate in Greeneville, Tennessee. It's the end. I devoted myself the next couple of years to develop a better rod bolt and a better rod and thats what 50 percent or more of these people out here who run Top Fuel or Funny car run these types of rods and rod bolts, and it doesnt break. While there he also offered his tuning acumen to other teams, notably Steve Torrence prior to 2017. Neither Johnson nor Al Thani gave a reason for the pullout, and Johnson and his team members declined interviews. 2 talking about this. Tuners at major teams may offer guidance to multiple cars when called upon, but theyre ultimately responsible for one team. Alan is currently a co-crew chief with John Force Racing, tuning Top Fuel driver Brittany Force to her first ever Championship in 2017. In addition to the loss of Johnson and Trett, the IndyCar world lost Scott Brayton during practice for the 1996 Indianapolis 500 in May, as well as Jeff Krosnoff and volunteer track worker Gary Avrin during that Julys Toronto Grand Prix. That would go a long way towards making it more even.. In 2004, he became the second Bernstein to hold the NHRA speed record when he set it at Chicago. AJPE introduced three versions of the Stage 1 Muscle Head line of Alcohol Hemi cylinder heads early in 2005. That means 2013 Top Fuel champ Shawn Langdon, who qualified sixth for the Countdown, will likely miss his bid to go for a second championship in three seasons. Torrence won the event from the No. In this clip we see both of their masteries, come together to win the round at the 2022 . 1 qualifier at the season-opening Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. Langdon went on to win the race. Do I want to sell you parts? It was Alans partial re-design focusing on durability and safety of the Nitro Hemi Head. We are extremely disappointed to make this decision, but at this point it is our best option, team owner Alan Johnson said in a statement. President, AJPE, Inc. Johnson partnered with Food Network's Guy Fieri to boost marketing and help get the word out. Furthermore, Chip Ganassi Racing plans to hire one of the 2022 Women In Motorsports interns, Rebecca Hutton, as a full-time engineer upon graduating from college soon. When that double calamity occurred virtually simultaneously, Johnson lost control of his dragster and slammed into a wall, killing him instantly. The team made the semifinals at Phoenix, maintained the points lead and headed into Sunday's elimination rounds in Gainesville as the top qualifier. June 2005 brought the acquisition of Rodeck Aluminum Blocks and four more CNC machines to the fleet. People make fun of me because Im really competitive, but my brother was just as competitive as I was. Ive been innovating my entire career, from alcohol through Top Fuel. Youre so overwhelmed with the grief, that you just seem to take it to a different level. All rights reserved. Hes a consultant to Torrence. The inaugural Women In Motorsports internship class was a resounding success as interns explored their interests across motorsports and learned how a team of individuals works together to achieve their collective goals. 1980s and 1990s. As far as the innovative part of drag racing is concerned, its not quite what it used to be, because we cant design a lot of new stuff, especially in the engine department. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Johnson issued a statement saying Al Thani had terminated funding and the move was completely unexpected.. At the same time, if theres one weekend that Johnson absolutely hates, its also the same U.S. Nationals for a much more personal reason. When Alan and his younger brother four years younger, that is moved to the sports top class, Top Fuel, in 1994, they were on the precipice of taking off in the minds of many observers. The valve cover rail was raised to allow for an internal fuel rail to eliminate oil leaks, and a new exhaust flange angle and bolt pattern to improve header life and seal to the head. Johnson's craft is building and tuning the fastest NHRA dragsters in the world. They're excited to race. On his 21st birthday, Blake completed his license in NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car under the direction of Paul Smith. The Winternationals opens with qualifying time trials at Auto Club Raceway on Friday and Saturday, followed by final eliminations Sunday that determine the event winners. Anne Proffit. Whether you are in a boardroom, a lab or on pit lane, performance comes down to capability and grit. Column: 15 minutes of fame flies by. I never had to motivate him and he never had to motivate me. 12x Top Fuel World Championship team . Alan Johnson is not only one of the most successful crew chiefs and team owners in NHRA history, hes also one of the most focused individuals in the sport. Johnson, 57, announced his retirement at the end of this season from his 22-year Pro Stock career during a press conference Friday at the NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis. 2003 AJPE Stage 5 Top Fuel head We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 2 August. We thought we were done at the end of 2015 and Marathon Petroleum Corporation stepped up to help us out, Johnson said. Thats why Alan Johnson has been part of 11 NHRA championships as either a crew chief or team owner or both with five different drivers: Shawn Langdon (2013), Del Worsham (2011), Larry Dixon (2010), Tony Schumacher (2004, 05, 06, 07, 08) and Gary Scelzi (1997, 98, 2000). Johnson, and this has been true since first signing on with Salinas, spends time adjusting driving habits that range from course correction to burnout procedures. He went from a drag-racing road diet of bologna and cheese and, as mom Revonda recalled, potted meat and Beanie Weenies to the 2012 banquet table at a swank Los Angeles hotel, where he was feted with champagne and filet mignon as the NHRA Pro Stock champion. Thats what I like the most.. Alan Johnson has gone on to orchestrate 13 Top Fuel titles (with Gary Scelzi, Tony Schumacher, Larry Dixon, Del Worsham, Shawn Langdon, and Brittany Force). Prudhomme said he concluded that. Only 57 points behind leader Steve Read more , AJPEs Weekend Winners St Louis, IL Santa Maria, CA Top Fuel Winner Steve Torrence has done it again, winning the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals using AJPE blocks, Read more . He is currently the GM for Alan Johnson Racing. Their on track performance and race wins spurred interest in their engine program and resulted in many engine and parts sales for AJPE. Unfortunately we have come up a bit short.. The season is young, and Brittany Force has shown flashes of improvement. He is a member of famous with the age 50 years old group. Never a quitter and always pushing to improve helped both the racing program and AJPE shift to another level. Yes, I do. And he saved his best for each July at the Mopar brand's biggest event, the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway near Denver. With evident signs already of the crews re-dedication toward superior preparation and attention to detail, I am confident we can improve the entire teams performance and strive to get Brittany her first win very soon., Innovation happens when you realize that you have a problem to solve and you need new tools to do it with. Hes a racer like me. 2023 Power Automedia. Steve Torrence Racing announced last week that it was welcoming Alan Johnson on as a consultant for the remaining five races of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Its not good for the sport. / 2.22% quicker) compared to the class average (3.764 / 1.62% quicker) this season, with the caveats that were dealing with a small sample size and weve raced in quick locales. As a company seeking to cultivate the next generation of female leaders, we couldnt be more excited to support Women in Motorsports.. Home - Alan Johnson Performance Engineering We Engineer Champions. The nitro ranks will be changed in 2022 and NHRA's Silly Season is fully charged and roaring ahead, with announcements due to come as rapidly as eight cylinders on full song. Of course, Johnson's mark is second in NHRA history to the retired Austin Coil in crew chief championships. While NHRA's finalized net worth is not known. The story of AJPE begins in Santa Maria California, a small farm town in Central California. Gary Scelzi (born August 11, 1960) is an American dragster racer and midget car owner who has won the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship on three occasions and the Funny Car title once. Gary Scelzi was hand-picked by Alan Johnson to fill Blaines seat. We have estimated Alan designed the 1st solid Billet cylinder head for the DRCE Oldsmobile engine platform which required the purchase of their first CNC machine. He was great, Alan Johnson said of Blaine. I watched that the other day, somebody sent me that video, which I hadnt seen for probably 20 years, Alan Johnson said. Ultimately, though, each of the teams that hired him want to win the title. Influenced by their Dads involvement in the local Drag Racing scene in and around the Santa Maria valley during 1950s they both discovered the thrill of speeding around the farm on just about anything they could conjure up that had wheels and would burn gas. It will jump out on you in a heartbeat and when you figure out how to get the car to hook, youre liable to do a big wheelstand. The AJR marketing staff has worked diligently throughout the year securing funding to complete the 2015 season. Winning is a team effort. What happened to my brother made things better for everybody.. 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The Al-Anabi team had roughly 25 to 30 employees based in Brownsburg, Ind., but with Johnson cutting his team to one car, some were forced to find jobs elsewhere. ft. shop for future expansion. And we like it that way. Hell put it back together, Force said. He said the initial conversation went like this: Alan Johnson: First of all, if you want me to run your program, Im not interested. Force predicted Johnson would rebound despite losing Qatars backing. AJR has struggled with funding since its primary sponsor and benefactor, Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani and the Qatar Racing Club, suspended funding for Johnsons two-dragster Al-Anabi Racing team just four weeks before this years season-opening Circle K Winternationals. Also, have time to shore things up at the shop, make sure everything is cleaned up, put away, preparing for sale or for whatever has to happen. 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When Johnson brought over his crew and his full attention, it became plausible. His company, Alan Johnson Performance Engineering, supplies racing parts to roughly 50 percent of todays Top Fuel and Funny Car teams. Anytime you can go to the racetrack and get twice as much data as opposed to being a single-car team, its a huge benefit. He is from American. A memorial to Blaine sits between the Lucas Oil Raceway dragstrip and adjacent short track oval. Our whole lives, all we've ever driven is Mopar.". Salinas currently leads Top Fuel (alongside Torrence) with an .835-second 60-foot average. Johnson didnt win a championship with Torrence, but he won with Force and certainly got the job done with Tony Schumacher more times than you can count on one hand. "It would be silly to continue paying my way," Johnson said. 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