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O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol, Tenn.
(May 16-18)

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Allen Johnson Team Mopar Dodge Avenger

Bristol, pre-race: Team Mopar NHRA Pro Stock driver and Greeneville, Tenn. native Allen Johnson seeks a win as he heads to his home track of Bristol Dragway [Tenn.] on May 16–18 for the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Johnson’s best finish at his home event came last year with a quarterfinals appearance. He’ll attempt to kill two birds with one stone and notch both his first win of the 2008 season and his first victory at the Bristol NHRA stop.

“Bristol has always had a stranglehold on us. Our best finish there since it became a national event has been the quarterfinals,” said Johnson. “I think a win anywhere right now would mean a lot, but a win at Bristol would be special, right up there with qualifying No. 1 and winning at Denver [which Johnson did last year at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals]. It would mean a lot to family and friends, and I know we would get a lot of coverage from the local media.”

Johnson hopes the benefits of being close to home pay off for the HEMI®-powered Mopar/J&J Racing Dodge Stratus R/T crew. His team includes crew chief Mark Ingersoll and his father and engine builder, Roy Johnson.

“It’s always a very nice part of the year,” said AJ. “Being able to race in front of your family and friends and to sleep in your own bed is a big plus.”

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