Allen Johnson Takes BLACKBIRD X To Victory At NHRA Midwest Nats

In a stunning turn of events at this past weekend’s NHRA Midwest Nationals, Allen Johnson, the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, proved that time may pass, but the fire within a true racer never truly extinguishes. Behind the wheel of Geoff Turk’s resurgent BLACKBIRD X Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, Johnson clinched victory in a hard-fought battle down the quarter-mile. The event spotlighted the enduring power of Dodge’s Challenger Drag Pak in the new Factory X class, particularly in the hands of seasoned drivers. Johnson’s triumph was a stark reminder that, when the circumstances align, seasoned champions can still outshine … (read full article...)

 

[MoparOnly4Me]

Mopar or No Car!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Frankhenderson]

It’s not surprising that Mopar is kicking butt right out of the box. Mopar did the same thing with Factory Stock Showdown. Turk had better paint a bow tie on the front of his Challenger or there will be prompt rules changes in the NHRA. NHRA will always tweak the rules to make sure the bow tie guys have the upper hand. They now have the pro stock rules just right. Can you imagine what would happen with the rules if Mopar dominated pro stock? If you were a Mopar pro stock fan in the early 1970’s, you know what happened.