Written by by Bobby Bennett; Photos by Roger Richards Monday, 06 June 2011 08:00 
Allen Johnson had no misconceptions about the 2011 season even though most of the drag racing fraternity had anointed him as the driver to beat in pre-season
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The great expectations began with a 6.4-second run in testing, the first run into this realm for a 500-inch Pro Stocker, and before Johnson knew it, he was already crowned the champion by most of the media before the season began. To the media, it was a sign of performance to come. To Johnson, it was a sign his new car was headed in the right direction.
Eight races into the season and Johnson finally won his first race of the season, capturing the NHRA SuperNationals title in Englishtown, NJ.
Those who heaped the high expectations believed Johnson had finally exorcised the problems which had plagued him. But, to Johnson, nothing could have been further than the truth. His win over teammate Vincent Nobile was right on his personal schedule.
Allen Johnson had no misconceptions about the 2011 season even though most of the drag racing fraternity had anointed him as the driver to beat in pre-season
The great expectations began with a 6.4-second run in testing, the first run into this realm for a 500-inch Pro Stocker, and before Johnson knew it, he was already crowned the champion by most of the media before the season began. To the media, it was a sign of performance to come. To Johnson, it was a sign his new car was headed in the right direction.
Eight races into the season and Johnson finally won his first race of the season, capturing the NHRA SuperNationals title in Englishtown, NJ.
Those who heaped the high expectations believed Johnson had finally exorcised the problems which had plagued him. But, to Johnson, nothing could have been further than the truth. His win over teammate Vincent Nobile was right on his personal schedule.
