JPee, WJ needs a ride.
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JPee, WJ needs a ride.
Hey, JPee, I know you don't mind giving up your ride to younger better drivers, this maybe a good fit for 2009.
WJ: NO SPONSOR; NO RACING
Written by Bobby Bennett
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
For the first time since 1982, Pomona Might Be Minus WJ …
Warren Johnson believes the concept is simple. If he doesn’t have a sponsor for 2009, he’s not racing and the same holds true for his son Kurt.
“Right now we have no sponsorship support,” confirmed Johnson.
The Johnsons were among a score of teams caught up in the recent General Motors cutbacks and for Warren his contract with GM Performance Parts expired at the conclusion of the 2008 season. Prior to Detroit’s economic woes the program was a lock for renewal.
Kurt’s sponsor ACDelco has made no commitments for 2009 either.
“Right now ACDelco hasn’t come back as of today,” Johnson confirmed. “And I’m not about to make the NHRA any richer than they are [by racing without a sponsor].”
Johnson hasn’t ruled out the possibility that he will still be involved with the class if sponsorship doesn’t materialize through building lease engines.
“We are negotiating with some teams,” Johnson confirmed. “If we don’t race, we may end up supplying power to some teams. We’re not committing to anything right now because we don’t have any sponsor support.
“I’m just not going to commit to anything right now because it just isn’t economically feasible at this point right now. Without sponsor support you can’t afford to do this, at least I can’t.
“We may enter Pomona, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we are going to race.”
WJ: NO SPONSOR; NO RACING
Written by Bobby Bennett
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
For the first time since 1982, Pomona Might Be Minus WJ …
Warren Johnson believes the concept is simple. If he doesn’t have a sponsor for 2009, he’s not racing and the same holds true for his son Kurt.
“Right now we have no sponsorship support,” confirmed Johnson.
The Johnsons were among a score of teams caught up in the recent General Motors cutbacks and for Warren his contract with GM Performance Parts expired at the conclusion of the 2008 season. Prior to Detroit’s economic woes the program was a lock for renewal.
Kurt’s sponsor ACDelco has made no commitments for 2009 either.
“Right now ACDelco hasn’t come back as of today,” Johnson confirmed. “And I’m not about to make the NHRA any richer than they are [by racing without a sponsor].”
Johnson hasn’t ruled out the possibility that he will still be involved with the class if sponsorship doesn’t materialize through building lease engines.
“We are negotiating with some teams,” Johnson confirmed. “If we don’t race, we may end up supplying power to some teams. We’re not committing to anything right now because we don’t have any sponsor support.
“I’m just not going to commit to anything right now because it just isn’t economically feasible at this point right now. Without sponsor support you can’t afford to do this, at least I can’t.
“We may enter Pomona, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we are going to race.”
Last edited by mackeyred96; Jan 7, 2009 at 06:24 PM.
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John "Your Hired" Ain't nobody better than you!! I know you just retired, & have the time so who is better than you... Jeanne can't come close to your experience..!!
I won't take anyone except "YOU" Mr. CC Price is not a problem, I'll sign a check and you fill in the amount...
I'll let Jeanne know she "Cant Cut The Mustard" if your the competition
As for me everyone in the CC knows I'm over the hill and a "Has Been" so I'm not a concern of any 1/2 way good driver.. I'll be lucky to finish in the top 20 if I have to drive my own car
However if you want to bet a few $$ on cutting a light on a PRO TREE let me know the time & place and how much $$ I should bring... Pops...
Don't hesitate to reply....
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JP you got any wine left ? I just thought WJ could use your help. Why would I want the job? I can't afford to race anymore because I'm on a fixed income. 
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Thats why I said I'd send you a check... and you will be "Top Dog" in our series in 2009
if your car is not ready, I'll have you & only You drive mine....
