How Doug Kalitta & Alan Johnson Won the NHRA Title: Backup Car Drama & 340 MPH Power
Fresh off one of the most commanding playoff runs in recent NHRA Top Fuel history, two-time champion Doug Kalitta (2023 & 2025) and legendary crew chief Alan Johnson (14 Top Fuel titles) sit down during EPARTRADE Race Industry Week to break down the chemistry, pressure, and precision that powered their championship season.From a stunning 340-mph run in Seattle to the unforgettable backup-car victory at Reading, Kalitta and Johnson reveal what it truly takes to win when the stakes are highest. Johnson explains the gut-level tuning decisions made in the final seconds before each run, while…
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