Rick Johnson

Name: Rick Johnson Age: 46 Region: Arizona Hometown: Queen Creek, Ariz. Racing Class: PTB, TTB Sponsors: Hoosier, Race Technik, VMware/Digital Fuel, AiM Day Job: Specialist at VMware/Digital Fuel Favorite Food: Barbecue Favorite TV show: “Firefly” Favorite Movie: “Blade Runner” Favorite Book: “The Chronicles of Thomas...

It All Comes Back

Because of recent events related to the Coronavirus, I have had time to reminisce about illness and, for some reason, vehicles. I began reflecting...

Alpinestars GP Pro Comp v2 Fire Suit

Brand new for 2022, the GP Pro Comp v2 race suit features an outer layer material developed exclusively for Alpinestars, which is combined with...

Unfamiliar Territory – Learning a New Track Means Focusing on the Right Things First

Before we get into specifics about how to learn a new track, let’s look at some priorities concerning how to approach learning a new...

Ending Up On Top

Every driver has his or her Mecca. For most, it goes without saying, Indianapolis ranks near the top, since it’s the oldest race in...

NASA Announces Ford Performance Contingency Program

NASA drivers who race with “the blue oval” now can benefit from a new contingency program from Ford Performance. Spec Iron podium finishers in...

One Lap Around – Professional driving techniques for Watkins Glen International Raceway

Watkins Glen is hands down one of my favorite tracks in the world. I’ll go a step further and say the surrounding area itself...

Stand 21 Club 3 Head And Neck Restraint

The Stand 21 Club III FHR (Frontal Head Restraint) features a thermoplastic injected resin that is reinforced with carbon-fiber for extraordinary protection in frontal...

Knowing Right From Left

Having just returned from several weeks in Ireland, having humbly served as ambassador, one of my most memorable moments was standing at the rental...

Ford Performance Racing School Driving Tip – Private Coaching

Q: At what point should I be looking for private coaching instead of just regular HPDE instruction? When do I know I am ready? A:...

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