I’ve sometimes said I feel like I need a shower after covering the underworld and secret politics of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. I think I need a pressure washer now. In 30-plus years of covering drag racing I’ve never…
Steve Johnson Racing Announces BAT-Man Scholarship
For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the “BAT-man…
Steve Johnson No.1 After First Day of NHRA Season
Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson opened the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season in impressive fashion, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Johnson…
Can Steve Johnson Recreate Las Vegas Magic?
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Steve Johnson would like nothing more than a repeat victory and it would come at a pivotal event, at this weekend’s 22nd NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last year, Johnson…
How Steve Johnson Won Back-to-Back Races
Steve Johnson and his Slick 50 / USA Electric Suzuki enjoyed a banner two weeks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. On Sunday, April 24th at the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, Johnson picked up his first…
Steve Johnson Wins 4-Wides
Steve Johnson finished off a dominating weekend with his second consecutive victory of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season on Sunday at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. The Charlotte four-wide event continues to…
Karen Stoffer Flips The Script For Championship Sunday
One of my most respected sports journalist mentors was once asked, “who do you root for?” “The story,” was his astute reply. He’d appreciate what happened in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Finals from the Pomona, Ca. Fairplex. …
Steve Johnson Eager for the Biggest Weekend of His Career
Competing for a world championship at the final race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season is a new experience for Steve Johnson, but the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran is embracing the opportunity heading into this weekend’s Auto…
Steve Johnson Wins Vegas to Control his Championship Destiny
Steve Johnson picked up his 10h career win and moved a step closer to his first world championship, rolling to the victory on Sunday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
Steve Johnson Takes Friday Pole in Charlotte
Steve Johnson enjoyed another impressive performance in qualifying on Friday, as he raced his way to a provisional No. 1 position at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Things continue to roll in a great direction for Johnson,…
Steve Johnson Wins Maple Grove, Takes Point Lead
Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson picked up a memorable win on Sunday, powering to the victory at the 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway. Johnson finds himself in the points lead…
Steve Johnson Takes Monster 4 Valve to No. 1 Qualifying Spot
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Johnson continued his momentum after winning in Charlotte, earning his first No. 1 qualifier since 2019 with a run of 6.789 at 198.44 on his Slick 50 Suzuki at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at…