Jason Johnson Racing - Latest News

Jason Johnson Racing - Latest News

Johnson takes Texarkana

May 12th, 2006

Johnson takes Texarkana

The "Racin Cajun", Jason Johnson showed a clean pair of heels to take wins in both his heat and feature race in the Gulf Southern ASCS showdown at Texarkana Speedway on Friday night.

Driving the Lanny Row owned 41 Wesmar powered Eagle Chassis Johnson started his heat from position six. With cars headed in all directions and banging wheels Johnson took the unaccustomed low line early to be running in second behind Chris Sweeney. With four laps to run Sweeny got loose and that was all that was needed for Johnson to take the lead.

Travis Rilat slid Johnson going into one and two of the final lap to take the lead only to have Johnson return the favor through three and four to take the heat win.

The immaculately presented number 41 racecar now proudly supported Chuck DeCrane and Custom Equipment Design started the feature race of the quarter mile clay oval from position two.

In what was an extremely entertaining race Jason Sides and Johnson entertained the crowd with skilful maneuvering through traffic whilst continuing to slide each other.

Sides looking to have the race run and won until he slide up and over the cushion in three and four with only two laps to run. This left the door open for Johnson to power away and take his fifth ASCS win for the season.

Johnson has been the most frequent ASCS victory lane visitor now with five triumphs, including an Oklahoma City National Tour double and a Gulf South weekend sweep.

"We had a bit of trouble in our heat race when we dropped a cylinder with lead shorting out otherwise the car is travelling real nice. The guys are giving me great car each night and we are having a lot of fun" explained Johnson.

The team now wash and prepare as they travel to Fast Trax Speedway, Chatham, Louisiana for round two of the Gulf South vs Mid- South Showdown tomorrow night.

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Johnson narrows points chase

April 28th, 2006

Johnson narrows points chase

Jason Johnson continued to narrow the points lead in the National ASCS Championship with a sensational second placing behind Nick Smith in the 25 lap event at Poplar Bluff Speedway, Missouri tonight.

Finishing less then a car length behind the winner Johnson continued with his fine form of the previous weekend where he took out back to back feature wins. Starting from position four Johnson worked his way forward and catching Smith briefly in lapped traffic.

A red light stoppage on lap 13 for the flipping Jan Howard had Johnson on the tail of Smith. The final circuits had the pair dice for the lead in a clean and very entertaining race. Johnson worked the unaccustomed low line for the majority of the race.

Johnson pulled along side Smith on the final two corners but Smith's momentum carried him off the final turn to take the win.

Feature results: 1. Nick Smith, 2. Jason Johnson, 3. Travis Rilat, 4. Zach Chappell, 5. Gary Wright, 6. Jason Sides, 7. Sam Hafertepe, 8. Jerrod Hull, 9. Jesse Hockett, 10. Darren Stewart.

"It is great to get the Lanny Row owned, Wesmar powered Eagle on the podium again. It was a great race and Nick did a good job. I happy to just keep banking the points at this stage" explained Johnson

When questioned as to the state of his burns Johnson revealed that his right leg was still giving him a great deal of discomfort whilst his left was coming along real good. He explained the stocking socks are doing their job and apply a lot of pressure and this results in the discomfort.

Johnson now sits only 88 points behind and in seventh position in the National ASCS Championship although having missed three rounds of points chase. 1. Garry Wright 889, 2. Nick Smith 898, 3. Travis Rilat 867, 4. Zach Chappell 849, 5. Jesse Hockett 840, 6. Darren Stewart 813, 7. Jason Johnson 811, 8. Jerrod Hull 807, 9. Tim Montgomery 803, 10. Sean McClelland 782.

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Updates from the DFR Team Down Under

Down but not out

4/9/06

Jason suffered 2nd degree burns to his calves and ankles Saturday night at Houston Raceway Park. He was taken to the burn center at Houston Medical Center and released approximately 3am Sunday morning. Although the next month will be very painful, Jason is expected to make a full recovery. Depending upon the healing process, Jason does have tentative plans to race at Baton Rouge Speedway on April 21 and on to Pike County Speedway on the 22nd.

Johnson wins back to back at Oklahoma

March 25, 2006

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma( March 25) Jason Johnson backed his preliminary night win with another thrilling feature win in the Spring Nationals at Oklahoma’s City State Fair Speedway. Starting on the second row in third position for the 30 lap feature Johnson endured a dog fight for the first two laps with Jesse Hockett before driving away to chase two times Series Champion Gary Wright who had opened up a handy lead.

Johnson worked the uncustomary bottom of the raceway as the lead pair entered lapped traffic. Although able to drive off the corners and edge under Wright he was unable to seize the lead away.

A caution on lap nineteen had the yellow flags flying. Johnson lined his number 41 Shop Diesel entered Eagle up in second place behind Wright. Hot on the heels of our early pace setters sat the vastly experienced veteran Danny Lasoski.

With clear track Wright drove away with Johnson in pursuit. Using the high line into turns one and two and low around three the front three front runners lapped. Lasoski drove under Johnson on lap 21 only to see Johnson drive back around the high side.

On lap 23 Johnson took the lead from Wright with Lasoski following close behind. Closing the door on Lasoski with five to run the yellow flags flew again for a spinning car.

On the restart with clean air Johnson drove away to take the win from Lasoski and Hockett. With some confusion with the white flag being shown for two laps Johnson left no doubt racing hard till the checkered flag fell.

Standing in victory lane having recorded his first win in a ASCOT event for the season Johnson expressed his delighted to have swept the weekends action.

“The Shop Motorsports guys gave me a great car this weekend, I really have to thank them” said Johnson. When questioned as how the race unfolded he replied “some times it’s easier to be second on the track as it gives you the opportunities to try different lines. After the dash we weren’t real happy with the car so we went back to the set up we ran last night.”

The racing sensation that is Jason Johnson and The Shop Motorsport team continue to excite each time they hit he track. Keep up to date with all the results at www.jasonjohnsonracing.com.

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Jason Johnson fast but rain wins on night one of Devils Bowl Double

March 17, 2006

Tonight in the O’Reilly American Sprintcars on Tour meeting at Devils Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas saw heat racing and qualifying run under dark and threatening skies.

Heat one saw Jason Johnson start in position three on a very wet and greasy surface. A though battle saw the Cajun Sensation sit tall in his Butler built seat and wrestle the number 41 eagle chassis racecar to a fourth position finish. With passing points being added to finishing points passing of cars becomes extremely important.

With the heats run and won five qualifying races were then lined up. Johnson with the 16th highest points started from position three in the third qualifying event. In true Johnson style he took to the high side on the now super fast raceway and rounded up those in front of him and drove away for a convincing win.

Whilst the team prepared for the preliminary feature event and the last of the qualifying heats was running weather intervened and the nights racing rained out. With forecasts of further storms the teams sit and wait to see if the final nights racing will occur in this the 33rd Annual Devils Bowl Speedway Spring Nationals.

“We had the car really nice in the qualifying race, it felt good wherever I put it on the track” Johnson explained by telephone. “We’ll just have to wait and see what happens with the weather, its not looking good right now but tomorrows another day”.

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Johnson seeks home town win

March 17, 2006

The Cajun Sensation Jason Johnson this weekend takes on the American Sprintcars on Tour contenders on his team’s home ground. The 33rd annual Devils Bowl Spring Nationals is held at Mesquite, Texas.

The weekends Devil’s Bow Double is expected to attract over 50 of the countries best teams including World of Outlaws racer Daryn Pittman.

Johnson’s “The Shop Diesel Service” team had a sensation start to their season last weekend with podium finishes in both feature races contested. Johnson has produced many fine performances at the Devils Bowl including a previous ASCS Nationals win.

Devil Bowls speedway is a half mile high banked clay oval. The Friday nights top four finishes in the feature will lock into the final on Saturday. The top two in combined passing points from Saturdays heats and qualifying races join Fridays top four in a six car dash to determine the starting order of Saturday nights Feature.

Johnny Gibson the voice of the World of Outlaws will call the event. Those that would like to listen in can join the broadcast on www.DIRTvision.com starting 8pm local time.

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Johnson's takes third at Houston

March 11, 2006

The Shop Diesel Service race team take third at Houston.

Jason Johnson finished third tonight in the ASCS national tours feature event held at Houston Raceway Park.

With team owner Lanny Row on hand and crew chief Wayne Priddey on the spanners the team turned in another spectacular display against 38 of the ASCS best teams

Heat one saw the The Shop Motorsport Team starting fourth on a greasy track. Johnson moved into the lead only to be passed by the Fredericktown Flash Tim Montgomery on a restart.

Heat two saw the team struggle to move forward but finished fifth on the 3/8 mile high banked clay raceway.

Starting the feature in position twelve Johnson had the Wesmar powered Eagle chassis on the move. With moves both high and low on the now very racey surface they quickly moved into third.

With seven laps to run Johnson was aware that his Hoosier tires had served him well but would need to be conservative to get him home. A fine skillful drive has the team finishing third behind second generation racer Sean McClelland and 2005 ASCS champion Gary Wright.

"We are really excited to have started our season so well, its great for my car owner Mr Lanny" explained Johnson. " "I cant wait to get our new Wesmar Race Engine during the week".

The team turned and headed for home as next week they will take part in a double header at Devils Bowl Raceway - the home track of The Diesel Shop race team.

With two nights in the books and two podium finishes recorded we all look forward to an exciting season ahead.

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Johnson's habit of podium finishes continues

March 10, 2006

Johnson on Podium at Baton Rouge Raceway

Jason Johnson's sensational run of podium finishes continued tonight in the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour Championship race at Baton Rouge Raceway with a fine second to Jesse Hockett.

Johnson opened his season in the Lanny Row owned - The Shop, Wesmar Race Engines, Smiley's Racing Products backed Eagle with a strong power house display to finish second to Chappell whom had started on the outside front row in the first heat.

Heat two saw the The Shop Motorsports Team finish third after starting fourth on a extremely dry, slick and dusty surface.

The thirty lap feature race had Johnson start from position eight. Working hard on the bottom of the track Johnson showed great skill to chase down the front runners.

While attempting to pass current ASCS champion Gary Wright the two banged wheels lthe result moving Johnson back in fourth position.

Johnson then set about chasing down and passing the 2003 ASCS Champion in Travis Rilat for third then reclaiming second from three time National sprint car driver of the year Gary Wright. Johnson finished second to 22 year old Jessie "The Rocket" Hockett.

The first three finishers were powered by Wesmar Race Engines.

" It's a great way to start for the team. I think we have plenty of car speed in our Wesmar engine and the Eagle chassis are so good to work with" explained Johnson. " The team did a great job considering it's our first run for the season. We just need to build on this from here. We are happy with the result".

Johnson has now made 89 career ASCS National Tour feature starts, he has ten wins, 48 top fives and 65 top ten finishes.