'Never quit!' European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon believes in the future
After a rough start to the Countdown, Team Capco bounced back in St. Louis
Infinite Hero team, driver Jack Beckman look to build on momentum of Reading win
From the racetrack to the chassis shop, excitement is building for Richie Crampton
Robert Hight's Auto Club Chevy Camaro team prepping for tough competition in NHRA Countdown
Capco Top Fuel team prepares for two-car assault on Countdown to the Championship
Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd take to the dirt in midget cars at Indy Motor Speedway
WATCH: Team Kalitta preps for important Brainerd outing this weekend
Indy-based NHRA teams stock up and prepare for the famed Western Swing
The story behind the recent success of Bob Tasca III and his Ford Motorcraft Funny Car
Fast start for David Grubnic and Brittany Force has team excited for rest of season
Bo Butner chasing fourth win of season as Pro Stock returns in Richmond
J.R. Todd tries out the cockpit of Wix Filters teammate Sage Karam's IndyCar ride
Capps, Tobler, NAPA team ready to build on Atlanta victory in Virginia
Tommy Johnson Jr. battles crew chief John Collins at Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway
Torrence team ready to add to victory streak headed to Virginia
Virginia Motorsports Park primed and ready for Virginia NHRA Nationals
Andrew Hines reflects on his milestone 50th Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
zMAX Dragway prepped and ready for exciting weekend of four-wide NHRA action
J.R. Todd poised for four-wide sweep entering NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
From novice to seasoned racer, NHRA Member Tracks are the place to race
Torrence, LVMS crew revved up as four-wide racing returns to Las Vegas this weekend
Torrence team has a recipe for success that any nitro team can follow
Paul Lee Funny Car team to debut at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals
Legendary NHRA broadcaster Dave McClelland reminisces, reflects on NHRA racing
McMillen and team take the future into their own hands with in-house chassis
Ed McCulloch looks back on Gatornats history, ahead to Unfinished Business
Tommy Johnson Jr.'s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team recovering from wild NHRA Arizona Nationals
Austin Prock and Jordan Vandergriff discuss first Top Fuel seasons
Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors team returns to work for new year
Tommy Johnson Jr.'s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team recovering from wild NHRA Arizona Nationals
Tommy Johnson Jr. endured a Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Arizona Nationals he probably wants to forget. His Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger//SRT Hellcat Funny Car blew up twice during eliminations (although once resulting in a round win) and that means a lot of work for the Brownsburg, Ind.-based crew.
Thankfully, the work comes with a little extra cushion because the 50th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is scheduled for two weeks after the Arizona Nationals. Granted, there are few events on the schedule more prestigious than the Gators. Johnson is looking for his first-ever win in Gainesville and enters the weekend as the second-ranked Funny Car driver in Power Rankings.
He's also fourth in the points, just behind teammates Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan. Robert Hight is the early-season leader. Johnson wrapped up 2018 with a great car, but failed to get to the winner's circle after winning twice in 2017. His last win came at the 2017 Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, the season-ending race.
Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan caught up with crew chief John Collins to discuss what the rebuild process looks like after a very busy weekend in the desert.