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Johnny Ahten - 50th Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals Wrap Up
Pomona Finals Provides New Beginning for Ahten
Pomona, CA. – The 2014 NHRA racing season ended in Pomona for Ahten Racing. As the crew arrived on the top end after the last qualifying pass, Johnny Ahten was standing next to his car with a look on his face that said it all. There would be no racing on Saturday, and no repeat victory, it was over. The thing Johnny was thinking about was why. The car had the right tune up, and track conditions were optimal. The reason for tire shake had to be found, and Johnny, his crew chief Al Ahten, and team partner Howard Katano were going to find it. As the team packed up the car and headed home, the plan for the future was beginning to take shape.
“It was a heartbreaker to not qualify at our home track for the last race,” said Johnny Ahten. “Winning this race last year was amazing and we all wanted a chance to defend our title. The car experienced tire shake and we missed the cut. At the last national event in Vegas we were the number one qualifier. It just goes to show that drag racing can be tough. We have a task in front of us this off season, and we will find the answers. We know how to make the Island Renovations / Combust Filters dragster go fast. We had the quickest A/Fuel pass this year with our [email protected] run in Seattle. We qualified number one several times and went to four final rounds. The time off will allow us to review the chassis, the parts, and make the appropriate changes,” added Ahten.
The Pomona Finals was a chance to see old friends, celebrate drag racing, and end the season where it began. The 2014 NHRA season is now complete, and for Johnny Ahten, the gleam in his eye is one of determination. Ahten Racing is looking at the 50th Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals not as the end, but the beginning of something special. To stay informed and entertained this off season, please visit: www.facebook.com/JohnnyAhtenRacing
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Johnny Ahten was born into a family of racers. Ahten Racing began in the late sixties with Johnny’s father and Uncle hitting the local strips of Southern California. In 1998, Johnny attended Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. Early the next year, Johnny competed in his first full season of Top Eliminator West. He captured the Rookie of the Year title and finished 2nd place in the points. He continued to hone his driving skills the next few years until 2004 when the team moved up to Top Alcohol Dragster. Johnny qualified at his first event immediately after upgrading his license earlier in the week. Johnny's first National event win came in 2013 when he captured the NHRA Pomona World finals Top Alcohol Dragster crown. When not racing, Johnny is a Captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a husband, and father of two boys.
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Release courtesy of John Rogers
Pomona Finals Provides New Beginning for Ahten
Pomona, CA. – The 2014 NHRA racing season ended in Pomona for Ahten Racing. As the crew arrived on the top end after the last qualifying pass, Johnny Ahten was standing next to his car with a look on his face that said it all. There would be no racing on Saturday, and no repeat victory, it was over. The thing Johnny was thinking about was why. The car had the right tune up, and track conditions were optimal. The reason for tire shake had to be found, and Johnny, his crew chief Al Ahten, and team partner Howard Katano were going to find it. As the team packed up the car and headed home, the plan for the future was beginning to take shape.
“It was a heartbreaker to not qualify at our home track for the last race,” said Johnny Ahten. “Winning this race last year was amazing and we all wanted a chance to defend our title. The car experienced tire shake and we missed the cut. At the last national event in Vegas we were the number one qualifier. It just goes to show that drag racing can be tough. We have a task in front of us this off season, and we will find the answers. We know how to make the Island Renovations / Combust Filters dragster go fast. We had the quickest A/Fuel pass this year with our [email protected] run in Seattle. We qualified number one several times and went to four final rounds. The time off will allow us to review the chassis, the parts, and make the appropriate changes,” added Ahten.
The Pomona Finals was a chance to see old friends, celebrate drag racing, and end the season where it began. The 2014 NHRA season is now complete, and for Johnny Ahten, the gleam in his eye is one of determination. Ahten Racing is looking at the 50th Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals not as the end, but the beginning of something special. To stay informed and entertained this off season, please visit: www.facebook.com/JohnnyAhtenRacing
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Johnny Ahten was born into a family of racers. Ahten Racing began in the late sixties with Johnny’s father and Uncle hitting the local strips of Southern California. In 1998, Johnny attended Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. Early the next year, Johnny competed in his first full season of Top Eliminator West. He captured the Rookie of the Year title and finished 2nd place in the points. He continued to hone his driving skills the next few years until 2004 when the team moved up to Top Alcohol Dragster. Johnny qualified at his first event immediately after upgrading his license earlier in the week. Johnny's first National event win came in 2013 when he captured the NHRA Pomona World finals Top Alcohol Dragster crown. When not racing, Johnny is a Captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a husband, and father of two boys.
Island Renovations understands the complexity of Hawaii's homes and their customers’ needs. Whether you are looking to build, remodel, or replace your existing windows and doors, Island Renovations is there to provide outstanding service and products to give your home added value with the satisfaction and peace of mind from a company that puts their customers first. Visit us: www.islandrenovations.net
The Combust Filters Oil By-Pass Filtration System provides 3 Micron filtration, 100% Water Removal, Soot Removal, Extended Engine Life, Pollution Prevention, and Reduced Oil Consumption. By keeping the oil free of moisture contamination and particulates larger than 3 microns, your engine oil will have reduced Oxidation, Nitration, while maintaining required oil viscosity and TBN for proper lubrication. Our system incorporates only the best technology and quality construction for ease of use and installation. Features include an easy to read pressure gauge, 2 sizes of spin-on filters (7” and 12”), a push button oil sample valve, and a custom flow fitting to ensure a continuous proper flow. No internal moving parts to wear out! Visit us at: www.combustfilters.com
Release courtesy of John Rogers
