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Tommy Johnson Jr.'s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team recovering from wild ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Arizona Nationals
Tommy Johnson Jr. endured a Magic Dry Organic Absorbent ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Arizona Nationals he probably wants to forget. His Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger//SRT Hellcat Funny Car blew up twice during eliminations (although once resulting in a round win) and that means a lot of work for the Brownsburg, Ind.-based crew.Ìý
Thankfully, the work comes with a little extra cushion because the 50th running of the Amalie Motor Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Gatornationals is scheduled for two weeks after the Arizona Nationals. Granted, there are few events on the schedule more prestigious than the Gators. Johnson is looking for his first-ever win in Gainesville and enters the weekend as the second-ranked Funny Car driver in
He's also fourth in the points, just behind teammates Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan. Robert Hight is the early-season leader. Johnson wrapped up 2018 with a great car, but failed to get to the winner's circle after winning twice in 2017. His last win came at the 2017 Auto Club ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Finals in Pomona, the season-ending race.Ìý
Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan caught up with crew chief John Collins to discuss what the rebuild process looks like after a very busy weekend in the desert.Ìý