Jason johnson racing outlaws drivers#
Jason johnson racing outlaws driver#
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'To see him win the Nationals and win Outlaws races and win with his son Jaxx being able to be there.

Jason johnson racing outlaws full#

'It was cool to see him live out his dream to race World of Outlaws full time,' Stenhouse said. RIP Jason!! /6tGfFKcDf1- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Still praying for Bobbi Jaxx Phillip and the rest of the family. He went about things his own way and was really fun to watch. Jason was a great leader for his team and strong man for his family. Won some races, and championships together. The World of Outlaws rookie award is named for him. Bobbi has endured racing tragedy previously, as she had been engaged to Kevin Gobrecht, who was killed in 1999. Johnson's family was heavily involved in his racing, with his cousin as crew chief and wife, Bobbi, handling several duties. A lot of people respected him being able to do that.' 'He was the true car owner driver, and it's tough to do that these days. 'He was the toughest competitor that there was. Stenhouse, who partnered with Johnson as a co-owner of Johnson's sprint-car team from 2010-2012, said he has known Johnson for more than 20 years as Stenhouse's uncle built chassis for Johnson. 'You never want to see it happen in any sport, but it hits a little closer to home when it's the sport you grew up doing and you're still a part of every now and then,' said Stenhouse Jr. Stenhouse, Kyle Larson and Kasey Kahne have competed in the series this year.

Jason johnson racing outlaws drivers#

Several NASCAR drivers compete occasionally in the World of Outlaws. He was a fierce competitor for and a great family man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jason Johnson's friends and family. and Johnson partnered to form Stenhouse Johnson Racing in 2010, and Johnson won a couple of ASCS titles as part of the partnership.

Jason johnson racing outlaws driver#

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Known as the 'Ragin' Cajun,' the Louisiana native had two World of Outlaws wins this year. Johnson won five championships in the ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series, a series that mostly competes in the plains, southwest and western parts of the country, as well as the prestigious 2016 Knoxville Nationals. It is that giving and caring spirit that we will all forever miss.' 'He never met a stranger, and certainly never met anyone that he was not willing to help or provide guidance. 'His love of life and sprint car racing was only surpassed by his deep and authentic love for his family, friends, competitors and fans. 'With the same courage, passion and vigor that he raced with each night, he fought valiantly to the end,' Jason Johnson Racing said in a statement. Praying for Bobbi, Jaxx, friends and family of RIP Jason!- Kyle Larson June 24, 2018 Johnson was battling Kasey Kahne Racing's Daryn Pittman for the lead on Lap 18 on Saturday when Johnson's car flipped violently heading into Turn 3, hitting billboards (there was no catch fence in that area) and possibly the wall before landing outside the dirt track. NASCAR drivers, preparing to compete Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, mourned World of Outlaws sprint car driver Jason Johnson, who died Sunday morning from injuries suffered in a crash at Beaver Dam (Wisconsin) Raceway.