A Revitalized Johnny Ahten Ready for Northwest Nationals

Kent, WA – After running several 5.20’s in qualifying at the LODRS Sonoma race two weeks ago, Johnny Ahten has a little spring in his step, and a Nitromethane powered beast on his hands.

The Ahten Racing Top Alcohol dragster ripped off a 5.223 at 276.97 to qualify in the number three position in Sonoma. An equally stout 5.24 elapsed time was also posted. The numbers are a testament to the months of hard work and research by Johnny and his father and crew chief Al Ahten.

“My dad and I did some research and brought up several of our past runs on the computer and our performance in Sonoma showed we are moving in the right direction,” said Johnny Ahten. “We could be more excited to have our car back where it should be. Now we are ready to take on the tough field with some power and speed.”

The team for the Northwest Nationals will include Johnny’s crew chief dad Al, his brother Bob, Kevin “Shark” Colvell and Team Partner Howard Katano.

“Pacific Raceways is a great track and I feel confident our car will continue to be quick,” added Ahten. “Consistency and tuning the car for conditions is the task before us. I like being back in the 5.20’s and fully intend to stay there.”

Qualifying for the NHRA Northwest Nationals LODRS Top Alcohol class is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 2nd with scheduled morning and afternoon qualifying sessions. Saturday morning will host the last round of qualifying with first round later in the afternoon. Round eliminations continue on Sunday.

Stay in touch with Johnny and Ahten Racing: facebook.com/JohnnyAhtenRacing, and on Instagram at: @Ahtenracing

Ahten Racing is supported by: One 11 INK, Montauk Native Gas, Advanco Fire Protection, ODYSSEY® Batteries, Island Renovations, DJ Safety, ARP Bolts, NGK Spark Plugs, Hussey Gaskets, Mechanix Wear Gloves, Goodson Tools and Supplies and CleanBoost Motor Oil along with Combust Filters

Release courtesy of John Rogers

Photo courtesy of Wayne Lederer