Alan designed the 1st solid Billet cylinder head for the DRCE Oldsmobile engine platform which required the purchase of their first CNC machine. 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. "Hopefully it catches somebody's attention. It's impossible. Funded by a speed-loving prince from the ruling family of the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, the teams shiny dragsters and its crews crisp uniforms featured striking maroon, gold and silver colors that bespoke their deep-pocketed commitment to winning. So far, the Torrence performance gains are evident. During 1999 AJPE added two new CNC machines to their manufacturing facility and broke ground on an additional 15,000 sq. 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. At the end of the 2008 season, he parted ways with longtime crew chief Alan Johnson, who went on to form his own team, Al-Anabi Racing I never have really put it behind me, Alan Johnson said. When Johnson brought over his crew and his full attention, it became plausible. NHRA has an estimated net worth of about $258.67 thousand. / 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. They're excited to race. In April of the same year, Brandon and father Kenny became the first father-son duo in NHRA history to win at the same national event when they doubled at the SummitRacing.com Nationals in Las Vegas. , money, salary, income, and assets. Regardless, the setback came just four weeks before the National Hot Rod Assn. After getting a taste of speed, going 270+ mph, he wanted more. It costs roughly $5 million a year to operate a top-fuel team at the NHRAs premier level, called the Mello Yello Series. Aint had time.. Years ago, Scelzi said, A lot of people might think hes stuck up, but Alan just wants to win. She contributes to Power Automedia as a freelancer writer. Johnson doesnt seem conflicted at all about working with two distinct teams. Johnson is considering shutting down one of the more successful teams in drag racing for the rest of the year if he can't find a sponsor for Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon and Alan Johnson Racing. These heads were designed for Blown Alcohol Dragster & Funny Car, NHRA and IHRA Pro-Modified, and a unique concept to the naturally aspirated injected Nitro combination. It so happens that drag racing is popular in Qatar and some other parts of the Middle East theres an Arabian Drag Racing League and Al Thani, who is in his late 20s, has been a fan since he was a teenager. Home - Alan Johnson Performance Engineering We Engineer Champions. After the prince, Sheik Khalid Al Thani, formed a team in 2008 with famed drag-racing crew chief Alan Johnson, his team won championships in top fuel the most elite class of dragsters in. Chip Ganassi Racing and PNC Bank announced their class of interns for the 2023 Women In Motorsports powered by PNC Bank program. He worked with his dad's racing team when he was a teenager. They will receive hands-on experience and mentorship, operating alongside team leaders that have led the organization to 21 championships over its 33-year history. Some lost a Son, some a brother, a friend, a competitor, or a co-worker. Its cheaper for me and dont just get to drive the race car. Never a quitter and always pushing to improve helped both the racing program and AJPE shift to another level. Its just one of those things, like an almost out of body experience. In 2012 Alan and AJPE created, built, and tested the Stage 7 Top Fuel Cylinder head for both NHRA Top Fuel classes. MORE NHRA: Alan Johnson Racing moves forward withoutAl-Anabi. 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And all it lacks is consistency in eliminations to get them where they need to be to be able to win a championship. Im laughing and he looked at me and he dont get it, Force said, adding that crew chief Brian Husen filled him in on one essential detail about working with Johnson. "Mopar has been there for all those 22 years, through the good times and the bad, either as our primary or associate sponsor, and it's been just an amazing relationship. She is very smart, goal-driven, and committed to doing what it takes to win. I speak not just for the Mopar brand, but also on a personal level, when I say we cherish the special bonds we have built with AJ and his father Roy over the years, he said. We may earn money from the links on this page. When he began driving, he really didnt have very many runs, said Johnson about Salinas improved driving. 12x Top Fuel World Championship team . As a result, the bolt stopped the motor cold, going from 8,000 horsepower to zero in literally the blink of an eye. It's the end. Racing in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown, Johnsons 18-wheel semi truck has been replaced by a motorhome and a tag-along trailer. He is from American. The reason Im out there is to win a championship, Johnson said. Both boys learned early on they could fix or build things that they didnt have access to or couldnt afford. 5 in 2009 NHRA Full Throttle point standings. 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. I really kind of leave it with Robert Hight. Johnson partnered with Food Network's Guy Fieri to boost marketing and help get the word out. Yes, the same Force Johnson tuned. It is vital that we maintain a welcoming environment where every individual has an equal opportunity to make an impactful contribution toward reaching our goals. Yes, I do. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. In so doing, the resulting back pressure put tremendous strain on the rear tire slicks of Johnsons Top Fuel dragster, causing both of them to explode. Coil won a pair of Funny Car titles with Frank Hawley before adding another 15 with . Im the quarterback. His company, Alan Johnson Performance Engineering, supplies racing parts to roughly 50 percent of todays Top Fuel and Funny Car teams. The AJPE Stage 2 Muscle Head debuted in early 2007. 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. And with his older brother tuning his race car, it wasnt a matter of if Blaine would win a major NHRA championship it was more a matter of when and how many titles he ultimately would win. "We have to draw the line somewhere. In 2007 Bernstein won 5 events and contended for the championship but again finished 3rd in a close battle. It makes it even more difficult.". Chip Ganassi Racing and PNC Bank announced their class of interns for the 2023 Women In Motorsports powered by PNC Bank program. "We're entertaining a bunch of companies, but nothing's really proceeding where we want just yet," he said. In 2009, under the guidance of crew chief Rob Flynn, Bernstein won in Richmond, Virginia, had four runner-up finishes and was No. Who can help student-athletes cash in? Gorlier saluted Johnson as a beloved ambassador for more than 20 years and said the racer has earned a special place in the hearts of our fans and in the history of our brand. The season is young, and Brittany Force has shown flashes of improvement. But there are still innovative ways to run the clutch.. An improved port design, raised valve cover rail, and weight reduction were its strong points. And if I try to run that program, Id be in the same boat as the other people youve given it to to run. The people at Marathon Petroleum have gone above and beyond for me in business and on track, and I cant thank them enough for what theyve done for our team the last two years.. Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello get ready for 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training in Arizona 2/8/2022 Watch on WFO Radio has been podcasting interviews with NHRA Drag Racers for over a decade. Make no mistake, Johnson still wants to win. In 2003, he made a sensational comeback to racing, winning 3 of the first 8 events of the season. Its not good for the sport. Johnson's teams have won NHRA Top Fuel titles in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2010, 2011 and 2013 with five different drivers: Gary Scelzi, Tony Schumacher, Larry Dixon, Del Worsham and Langdon. 1997 brought in Winston as a primary sponsor for the family dragster and a new Top Fuel head design from AJPE. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! 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. 1994 brought several changes to Johnson Racing and AJPE. They doubled again at the Lucas Oil Products Nationals in Chicago in June 2001. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. On his 21st birthday, Blake completed his license in NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car under the direction of Paul Smith. They will receive hands-on experience and mentorship, operating alongside team leaders that have led the organization to 21 championships over its 33-year history. I dont have 75-pounds to take out of this car unless I want to spend a whole bunch of money buying carbon fiber parts. Primary designs are for Blown alcohol Dragster and Funny Car or Pro-Modified. Ive been innovating my entire career, from alcohol through Top Fuel. Ill keep you posted.. It's expensive to keep this whole thing going without some sort of corporate backing. 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. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. It was arguably two of the darkest days in NHRA history. Brian said, Its probably because you were talking to him when he was trying to think about the motor and he isnt listening to you. So far me and A.J. In 2002, Bernstein worked solely as a crew member for his father's race team. After losing his ride for Morgan Lucas Racing in 2013, Brandon became Al-Anabi Racings general manager. Havent had a beer together. The process of securing funding is still ongoing, but our focus has shifted to the 2016 season, Johnson said. So, trying to balance and tune two different cars was something I found very difficult. Like I said, I really like this class, but Id like to see us be more competitive, said Johnson. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. I dont know. Torrence won the event from the No. NHRA/National Dragster Alan Johnson is in the final stretch of a race he can't afford to lose. Dixon began his long friendship with Don "The Snake" Prudhomme in 1988 while working on Prudhomme's Funny Car.In 1994, he earned his Top Fuel license with 4.76-second pass at Gatornationals at Gainesville, Florida. AJ: If you want me to oversee this team and be a consultant, youve got to run my program, because thats all I know. Weve always used AJPE [Alan Johnson Performance Engineering] parts and have a long-standing relationship with Alan. "There's nothing to prove. It was the same way with Blaine. In 2004, he became the second Bernstein to hold the NHRA speed record when he set it at Chicago. 2 talking about this. FRANK HAWLEY'S RODAK'S COFFEE & GRILLS Sadly, Blaine would never see all that future potential realized. But after the sheiks pullout, alBalooshi left the team. 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. Between 2007-2016, Johnson built an amazing streak of 10 straight final-round appearances and a near-perfect 37-3 round-win record at that facility. season opener, with this weekends Circle K Winternationals in Pomona, where top-fuel cars scream down the dragstrip at 320 mph in about four seconds. Johnson did just that earlier this month at the NHRAs season-opening Circle K Winternationals at Pomona, California. 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. Discover Brandon Bernstein's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. His sponsor, Al-Anabi Racing, pulled its sponsorship Dec. 30. 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). 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. Whether you are in a boardroom, a lab or on pit lane, performance comes down to capability and grit. Their days were spent tending to dairy cattle, moving irrigation pipe, and doing their daily chores before and after school. Thats .014-second quicker than last year, when he was .006-second slower than class leader Force. Blaines was the NHRAs first Top Fuel death since Pete Robinson was killed in the 1971 Winternationals (another Top Fuel driver, Darrell Russell, perished in 2004). He spends a few hours a day in our engine shop, and then a couple hours in the garden. 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. In 2001, Bernstein competed in the NHRA Top Alcohol Series and eventually won driver of the year honors. Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello get ready for 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training NHRA Testing 2/8/2022 Feb 08, 2022 NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello preview 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Motorsports Park. 2015 has brought another Mazak CNC machine to the AJPE block department and is beginning to show its potential. He gets a bad rap because hell walk right by you, look you in the eye, and not say anything. They're around here thinking we're going to get something and they want to be part of it. He was great, Alan Johnson said of Blaine. To be able to share technology with Steve Torrence, a great young racer from a racing family, that made it all make sense and feel like a blessing,, John Force Racing President Robert Hight said of the organizations first co-operative venture, I dont think youre going to have much chance of beating these other teams out here with just one car. 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. Neither Johnson nor Al Thani gave a reason for the pullout, and Johnson and his team members declined interviews. Its a constant battle. The step is part of Steve Torrence's bid to become the first driver to win NHRA World . While the Factory Stock car cant match the Pro Stockers 210-mph performances, the nine-inch wide rear tire keeps it interesting. Were honored to share this vision and advance this program together with PNC Bank., Supporting women in traditionally male-dominated spaces, such as motorsports, tech, and finance, is important to us because we know that a diverse workforce sparks innovation and influences economic inclusion, Debbie Guild, PNC head of enterprise technology and security, said in a release. The initiative was launched one year ago to help drive awareness and support gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce. A loyal Mopar racer to the bitter end, Johnson has struggled to maintain a competitive pace with his Hemi-powered Drag Pak Challenger, which is painted in the Plumb Crazy purple color popularized by 1970s Mopar muscle cars. Dont want to bother him., Gary Sclezi could have warned Force. After the Pomona opener, Torrence would say, "Nicely, thank you." . Its not like Pro Stock where you had to be on the gas 24/7. 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. Its one thing to have runs in a Top Fuel car and its another to have runs in a Top Fuel car that runs quick enough to win a championship. Thus bringing his total to 12 championships. 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. AJPE and Johnson Racing had been using and selling Rodeck blocks for many years so with the announcement of John Rodecks retirement, it was a perfect match to bring the Rodeck manufacturing facility here to Santa Maria. Tuners at major teams may offer guidance to multiple cars when called upon, but theyre ultimately responsible for one team. There's some good news for lovers of 10,000 horsepower NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel cars. In this clip we see both of their masteries, come together to win the round at the 2022 . Still, that suggests positive things about his driving and the focused attention of Johnson and Husen not to mention the crew that came over from Force during the offseason. Of course, that happened for sure, Alan Johnson said of potentially quitting after Blaines death. 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. Bernstein was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1972 the son of 6 time NHRA Champion Kenny Bernstein. Their differences might possibly make his job easier. 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. Also in 2013, Al Thani signed a five-year contract extension with Johnson. In previous conversations, there was never any indication this was coming down, Compton said. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. So, how much is Brandon Bernstein worth at the age of 50 years old? Alan Johnson is the kingmaker when it comes to making power, and Doug Kalitta is a legendary driver. Hes done a very good job of coming up to speed on that and in Vegas he was flawless. He is currently the GM for Alan Johnson Racing. Thatd be great if they finished first and second, wouldnt it?, I failed Brittany, he said. They are running the new AJPE developed lightweight hemi block and Stage 3 Muscle Head engine combination. He went from standing with the crowd along the edge of the guardrail-less Southeast racetracks as the cars lined up to an elite racer who financially and morally supports safety on the drag strip and the street. Lastly, I want to thank our loyal fans for their encouragement and support throughout this difficult year. Hes a consultant to me. Johnson's craft is building and tuning the fastest NHRA dragsters in the world. On September 14, 2008, at the inaugural NHRA Carolinas Nationals in Concord, North Carolina, Schumacher surpassed Joe Amato as the driver with most wins in NHRA Top Fuel history with his 53rd career victory. As designedthe Stage 3 Muscle Head worked well with screw superchargers. In 2005 Bernstein won 2 events. Alan Johnson and his brother Blaine grew up on their Johnson Family dairy farm. There wasnt a dry eye in the entire sold-out Lucas Oil Raceway crowd. President, AJPE, Inc. After the (fastest qualifying) run, I was talking to Alan, and he said now's an appropriate time to start begging. Not only do we need more cars but we cant in any way afford to lose any of them.. Of course, Johnson's mark is second in NHRA history to the retired Austin Coil in crew chief championships. 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. They proved themselves to be fierce competitors throughout the Central California region during the early to mid-eighties while honing their engine design talents, driving, and fabrication skills. 2002 AJPE Nostalgia 392 Billet head 1 spot to claim the early points lead and an automatic berth in the $100,000-to-win Traxxas Shootout. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. He is a member of famous with the age 50 years old group. Anne Proffit. The story of AJPE begins in Santa Maria California, a small farm town in Central California. He said the initial conversation went like this: Alan Johnson: First of all, if you want me to run your program, Im not interested. It really doesnt seem like its been 20 years, Johnson said. 1998 AJPE 12, 18, & 21 water jacket Sprint Car heads and IHRA Pro-Stock heads. It started with a clean slate and was designed around three basic fundamentals: The ability to produce power, maintain its durability, and ease of maintenance. He said, we have made some dramatic changes to the car, engine combination, and clutch. But he was quick to say, I think equally important will be our experience with a variety of different drivers over the years and what we can do to help Brittany mature as a driver. Growing up in Indianapolis, motorsports is part of her DNA. Hell put it back together, Force said. Every championship that Gary won, Blaine would also have won the same ones because he was as good a driver, if not better, than Gary, Alan Johnson said. Blake graduated from college the next year and was a finalist for NHRA's Rookie of the Year award. But she lost on a first-round holeshot at Pomona to JR Todd. She was the first non-NASCAR recipient of the prestigious Russ Catlin Award and has covered the sport for the Chicago Tribune, Newark Star-Ledger, St. Petersburg Times, and Seattle Times. Blaine wasnt just any driver. Alan Johnson Racing won Top Fuel world championships in 1997-8 and 2000. Brandon Bernstein was born on 2 August, 1972 in Texas, United States. We've celebrated an NHRA world championship, captured wins at historic tracks like Gainesville, Pomona, and Bandimere, and basically lived our dream for 22 years. However, the clear beneficiary was not Brittany Force, but rather Steve Torrence, the first driver to capitalize on Johnsons free agency last fall. 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. Were extremely proud to continue making steps toward gender equality in our sport, Chip Ganassi said in a relesae. She doesnt talk to me very much, and he doesnt talk to me at all. In Norwalk, Johnson ran a best of 8.071, which was short of the 8.039 bump spot. We may earn money from the links on this page. Bernstein attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, specializing in Sports Management in 1996. The most recent revision has reduced the minimum weight for Dodges by 75-pounds but that doesnt benefit Johnson. "Fortunately, we've had a good start," Langdon said. "I think the crew is handling it as well as anybody. 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