All posts by Allyson Johnson
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Allyson Johnson | April 30, 2020
Women of Power 2020: Allison Doll is Chasing More Perfection
When Allison Doll was eight years old, she definitely didn’t think she’d be a world champion drag racer....
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Allyson Johnson | April 24, 2020
Women of Power 2020: Alexis DeJoria is Back with A New Perspective
Fan-favorite Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria stepped away from the world of professional drag racing at the end...
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Allyson Johnson | April 19, 2020
‘Mama Kay’ Torrence Prefers the Starting Line to the Driver’s Seat
Kay Torrence, known as “Mama Kay” to just about everyone at the racetrack, is no doubt the backbone...
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Allyson Johnson | March 8, 2020
Voss Wins Pro 632, Mills Scores Top Sportsman Victory at Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals
While the focus was on Pro Stock and Pro Mod at the inaugural Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals...
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Allyson Johnson | March 6, 2020
World Doorslammer Nationals Pit Report: Pro 632
Welcome to the Inaugural World Doorslammer Nationals Pro 632 racers have been testing all week in preparation for...
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Allyson Johnson | February 27, 2020
Team Mom: One of Jr. Drag Racing’s Biggest Cheerleaders Retires
Kim Hall spends many weekends traveling more than two hours from her home in Nokesville, Virginia, to her...
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Allyson Johnson | January 31, 2020
DI 30 UNDER 30 2019: Hunter Patton
At 24 years old, Hunter Patton might just be one of the biggest names in big-money bracket racing...
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Allyson Johnson | January 28, 2020
DI 30 UNDER 30 2019: Preston ‘Peeps’ Pennington
Preston “Peeps” Pennington grew up immersed in the sport of drag racing. His dad and two older brothers...
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Allyson Johnson | November 4, 2019
Millican Reflects on Eventful 2019 Season, Sights Set on 2020 Championship
Clay Millican has been racing a Top Fuel dragster for just about as long as he can remember....
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Allyson Johnson | October 31, 2019
B.R.A.K.E.S. Program Hits 40,000-Student Mark with Help of NHRA Top Fuel Greats
A parent’s worst nightmare is a knock on the door from a police officer to tell them their...
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Allyson Johnson | October 28, 2019
ROUNDUP: Big-Money Races Highlight 2020 Bracket Racing Schedule
Bracket racers have long been chasing down not just trophies and championships, big big checks (the kind you...
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Allyson Johnson | October 22, 2019
Drag Racing Is A Way Of Life For PJ North
For PJ North, drag racing is a “Way of Life,” which happens to be the name of one...
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Allyson Johnson | October 10, 2019
Racers Gear Up For Guaranteed Million Pre-Entry
Racers from across the country will be traveling Memphis over Memorial Day weekend next year for their shot...
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Allyson Johnson | October 7, 2019
Danny Nelson Chasing Down World Championship in NHRA’s Quickest Bracket Class
When Danny Nelson isn’t designing and building dragsters for other racers across the country, he’s behind the wheel...
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Allyson Johnson | September 11, 2019
Angie Smith Heading Into Countdown Better Than She’s Ever Been
Matt and Angie Smith are the only husband-wife combo you’ll see competing in the professional ranks of NHRA...
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Allyson Johnson | September 7, 2019
Luke Bogacki on Great American Guaranteed Million: ‘I Never Thought I’d See This in My Lifetime’
When it comes to drag racing, most racers know that the biggest paydays can come from bracket racing....
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Allyson Johnson | September 2, 2019
From Drag Racing to Computer Coding: How Deric Kramer Relates the Two
Deric Kramer, the 34-year-old racer from Colorado, is quickly making a name for himself in the highly competitive...
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Allyson Johnson | September 1, 2019
Mark ‘The Cowboy’ Pawuk Leads Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying at Indy
Mark “The Cowboy” Pawuk is a widely-recognized name in the drag racing world, mostly known from his Pro...
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Allyson Johnson | September 1, 2019
Last-Minute Funding Brings Chris Marshall Back to Indy
This time last year Chris Marshall was in Indianapolis, Indiana for the first time in his career. In...
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Allyson Johnson | August 31, 2019
Alan Kenny Anchors Record 32-Car Top Dragster Field at US Nationals
“A good place for old guys that want to go fast” is how Alan Kenny of Kutztown, PA.,...
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Allyson Johnson | August 30, 2019
Maples Making Impressive US Nationals Debut in Super Comp
Oklahoma-based racer Jeremy Maples is in competition at the U.S. Nationals this weekend for the first time in...
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Allyson Johnson | August 30, 2019
Wendell and Mark Howes Carry On Family Tradition in 2019 HEMI Challenge
As the only father/son duo in the 2019 HEMI Challenge, it seemed almost unfair that Canadian-based racers Wendell...
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Allyson Johnson | August 26, 2019
Jimmy Daniels Chasing Fourth Consecutive Dodge HEMI Challenge Victory at Indy
Twenty-three-year-old Jimmy Daniels is heading into The Big Go with quite a high bar set. His name has...
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Allyson Johnson | August 26, 2019
What to Know About ‘The Big Go’
It’s finally here: my favorite week of the year. The U.S. Nationals, The Big Go, INDY. It’s hard...
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Allyson Johnson | August 5, 2019
Garrett Advancing Motion Joins World Series of Pro Mod as Event Sponsor
Garrett Advancing Motion, a premier turbocharger manufacturer servicing drag racers across the world, will be joining the list...