Blaine Johnson
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Blaine Johnson (b. May 22, 1962- d. August 31, 1996) was a professional drag racer who showed a lot of promise from early in his career. Blaine's life-long crew chief was his brother Alan. The two went on an excellent run in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster Series. They began racing in T/A Dragster in 1988. Johnson won four championships in that series (1990 - 1993). Even at the time of his death Johnson's 26 NHRA titles in the Alcohol Division held up. The record held up until he was surpassed by Rick Santos. In 1996 Johnson was performing well in the NHRA Top Fuel Dragster championship and possessed a large lead. However, on August 31, 1996 Johnson died from injuries from a crash at drag racings oldest and most prestigious race, the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Johnson's final pass was a track-record run, 4.61 seconds. He also was the Top Fuel national record holder at the time of his death with a 4.59 second elapsed-time. Though Blaine did not get to compete in the last quarter of the season, he had amassed enough points to finish fifth in the season ending points standings. At the awards ceremony after the end of the season, Top Fuel Champion Kenny Bernstein gave his championship trophy to Blaine's brother Alan.
On the National Hot Rod Association Top 50 Drivers, 1951-2000, Johnson was ranked No.36.
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