Alan Johnson Gone?

[d'kid]

Karl, now that it is official, we can really get some speculation going on drivers, right? Who wouldn't want to drive an AJ TF dragster??

Thought you knew, just waiting for it to be official, But TIMMAH C. has the ride already locked up....

d'kid

 

[d'kid]

you tree'd me Tim

d'kid

 

[mike]

My personal favorite pick for the AJ top fuel ride would be Spencer Massey

I would find it hard to argue with your pick Al.

 

[The Fall Guy]

And to help in the muddling, why does everybody think the drivers will be someone already in the sport?

What if a young Prince wanted to try his hand?

Prince Timmah

 

[Mooseman]

This might also give a chance for past drivers who have wanted to come back but havent been able to get a good deal , unless there is more then one chuck etchells I noticed him lurking on here yesterday didnt he once say he would love to come back .

 

[The Fall Guy]

And... Tony is #19 in qualifying after two rounds. Coincidence? Hmmm...

The track is not to cooperative so far .Tony & Antron did bad Fri 1st round & sounds like it's not much better Sat. Track temp Fri.evening was about 105 or so ,Sat in indy was pretty hot too.

 

[Tim5636sc]

Prince Timmah

i could handle that!!!

 

[d'kid]

The "&" formerly known as Timmah...

Let's go crazy....

d'kid

 

[kd]

Kevin Dreher..... I have been behind the decision of NHRA to go to 1000 ft. from the begining. You have never seen a post from me stating oitherwise. aren't you the guy that is allways posting things about people that are not true?
Glenn, I own a ford truck.

I did not post my original message to start a debate on here about american and foreign trade relations, I only stated my own personal feelings on that subject and there is nothing that can be said that will change my opinion. Just another chapter in the "Selling of America" book.
I hope everyone has a great labor day weekend.

Mr.Paul...merely asked a question....Please notify me immediatly of ANY false postings I've may please! thank-you..

 

[G'ginna]

The "&" formerly known as Timmah...

Let's go crazy....

d'kid

You have me rollin' here!

 

[Gutter Brain]

Thought you knew, just waiting for it to be official, But TIMMAH C. has the ride already locked up....

d'kid

I did, but didn't want to come out and say it before Tim and AJ made "Timmah in 2009" signs available for his cult Myspace fans.

 

[d'kid]

You have me rollin' here!

another one, just like the other one.... cause you've been hangin' on to it....
it's been one of those weekends...

d'kid

 

[Nunz]

On another note, I feel bad for Toliver, he finds unique sponsors but they don't hang long-term. No matter the car, I hope he's driving next year.

 

[CrewGuy]

Hmmm......Early release?

 

[davey]

BFD, a rich guy wants to come over and race. If the Sheikh really wanted to impress me he should have bought the entire friggin' NHRA. I can hear it now... "Bentley's for everyone"!

 

[headporter]

Wow, I know the money is really there, but this still seems like a pretty risky thing for AJ to do.

Anytime somebody (the sheik) is doing something more for the f*** of it than for any realistic long term financial gain you run a big risk that they might get tired of it or pissed off at somebody (like the NHRA) and decide to take their ball and go home.

I'm sure AJ's got some heavy weight attorneys to try to lock the deal down, but even so going after unpaid funds from someone in a foreign country is no easy task, even if the contracts are rock solid. I guess requiring full pre-payment for each season (if not the entire deal) is one way to go if he can pull that off.

But I hope he puts Toliver in the FC seat, I've always been impressed with guys like him that can find ways to win races on a shoe string.

Paul T.

I'm sure AJ is well aware of the term ESCROW account.

 

[Porkchop]

You think Alan would leave for a "risky" deal?.....Any of You actually know Alan personally?

 

[Tim5636sc]

You think Alan would leave for a "risky" deal?.....Any of You actually know Alan personally?

Alan would not leave DSR for a "risky" deal. He has wanted to be a car owner, (AGAIN) since the Winston deal ended with Gary, but not at a "HALF ASSED" level. The investment the sheik is giving Alan will permit him to field these two cars at a top notch level. The DSR deal was a great opportunity to make some more money, test more ideas and products, and add to that very impressive resume', however it was not where he wanted to end up in the sport......

oh and to answer your 2nd question, I'd say about 35% of the people who post on this site normally, can honestly say that they know Alan Johnson Personally. I have met him on several occasions. I wouldn't call him a great friend, but I know the guy, and the family. Have since they entered the TAD ranks in Division 7.

 

[HEMI6point1]

Now is AJ just going to be an owner or is he still going to crew chief on the cars?

 

[mike]

Now is AJ just going to be an owner or is he still going to crew chief on the cars?

Sam,

He will be calling the shots without a doubt... But I would be interested to see who joins him... I'm thinking if Keith Adams is free, he will probably be in AJ's Line up.

Regards,

Michael