Kurt Johnson Sees Racing As Best Way To Honor Fallen Star
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Sugar Hill, Ga.
Mar 29, 2007
“However, I believe it would be a disservice to his memory if this weekend’s race was not contested as planned. Drag racing is not only a sport, it is also a business, the way we earn a living. There are many people who are depending on us to be in Houston, from sponsors who will be hosting hospitality events to the fans who have planned their vacations around this race.
“Therefore, our ACDelco Cobalt crew will be at Houston Raceway Park on Friday ready to race. Our hearts may be heavy, but the best way I can see to honor Eric is to go out and put on a great display of the sport he loved. ”
Kurt Johnson & the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team
By the Numbers – O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals edition:
2 – KJ Houston Raceway Park wins, which came in 1999 & 2003
3 – HRP Final Round Appearances, coming in 1999, 2002 & 2003
6.613 – KJ’s career best elapsed time (in seconds) recorded in October 2006 in Richmond, VA
13 – Consecutive years in which Kurt has won at least one national event, the longest active streak in Pro Stock.
15 – Top half qualifying starts for KJ in Baytown, where his average starting position is 5.47
18 – KJ Baytown starts, dating back to his rookie season in 1993
24 – KJ elimination round wins at HRP, versus 16 losses for a. 600 win percentage.
209.26 - KJ’s career best top speed (in mph) recorded in October 2006 in Richmond, VA
2003 – Year of KJ’s most recent Houston Raceway Park win, when he qualified second and defeated Terry Adams, Ron Krisher, Jim Yates and Scott Geoffrion.
Event Schedule:
Friday, March 30: Two qualifying sessions at 3:00 & 6:00 p. m.
Saturday, March 31: Two qualifying sessions at 11:15 a. m. & 2:00 p. m.
Sunday, April 1: Pre-race ceremonies starting at 10:00 a. m.
First Round of Eliminations at 11:00 a. m.
