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Warren Johnson

Warren Johnson – Buford, GA – NHRA Pro Stock racer, All Time Pro Stock winner, with 97 career wins, 151 career final round appearances.  Six time NHRA Pro Stock champion (1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, and 2001).  Set a career best speed and time in Gainesville, FL in 2012 (212.46).  Was the first Pro Stock driver to surpass 180 mph (Fremont in 1982) and 190 mph (Indianapolis in 1986).  Scored five wins in 11 final round appearances in 1991.  That same year, raced in Japan, beating American and Japanese Pro Stock races.  Became the first Pro Stock driver in history to exceed 200 mph (Richmond, 1997).  Became the first driver in NHRA history to make a sub 6.9 second pass (6.894 seconds, Richmond). Won 56 elimination rounds, recorded top speed in 21 of 22 events, both in 1998.  No. 1 qualifier at 15 events.

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