Allen Johnson DQ'd?

CycloneFE · 09-18-2010, 01:58 PM

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...15247#indextop

Floyd Staggs · 09-18-2010, 02:31 PM

Must have been quite a party last nite.

JSLRacing · 09-18-2010, 02:36 PM

WOW.. Nascar would have had that on the front page... NHRA only talks about it in the qualifying order

Mike Fuller · 09-18-2010, 02:36 PM

Most types of mouth wash/rinse can cause this also.

Ed Carpenter · 09-18-2010, 02:55 PM

I'm sure Allen was rinsing his mouth with mouthwash right before the test. Whatever.

Ed Wright · 09-18-2010, 03:10 PM

It's a GM conspiracy!! LOL

Bob Rice · 09-18-2010, 03:44 PM

Statement from Allen Johnson

CONCORD, N.C. -- "I went to a late dinner last night with my family and had a few alcoholic beverages with my meal. I felt no ill effects from the alcohol I consumed. This morning, when I learned I had been chosen for a random alcohol and drug test by the NHRA, one of many I have taken and passed over the years, I took it immediately, even though I had 24 hours in which to take the test. Unfortunately, a trace amount of alcohol registered in my system, leading to my disqualification from the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

"I fully support the NHRA's zero tolerance policy in regards to alcohol and I understand their decision in this matter. I would like to apologize to the NHRA, my fans and to my sponsors for any disappointment that I have caused. I love drag racing and I would never do anything to purposely disrespect the sport or its fans."

Ed Wright · 09-18-2010, 03:48 PM

I believe him. Don't understand why he would risk that, however. I just don't understand it.

Chad Rhodes · 09-18-2010, 03:49 PM

First off, i don't condone anyone drinking and driving, whether it be on the street or the track. I do think they may have sugar coated things a bit in the PR statement, however I'd also say that a lot of sportsman racers should be glad they don't walk through the lanes with a breathalyzer before first round sunday.

Superfan1 · 09-18-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I believe him. Don't understand why he would risk that, however. I just don't understand it.

It depends on how late the dinner was and how many drinks he considers "a few". In order to blow an .027 this morning, either he had many drinks with dinner, or he drank shortly before the test.

09-18-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
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Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? Statement from Allen Johnson CONCORD, N.C. -- "I went to a late dinner last night with my family and had a few alcoholic beverages with my meal. I felt no ill effects from the alcohol I consumed. This morning, when I learned I had been chosen for a random alcohol and drug test by the NHRA, one of many I have taken and passed over the years, I took it immediately, even though I had 24 hours in which to take the test. Unfortunately, a trace amount of alcohol registered in my system, leading to my disqualification from the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. "I fully support the NHRA's zero tolerance policy in regards to alcohol and I understand their decision in this matter. I would like to apologize to the NHRA, my fans and to my sponsors for any disappointment that I have caused. I love drag racing and I would never do anything to purposely disrespect the sport or its fans."

09-18-2010, 03:48 PM	#8
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 169 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? I believe him. Don't understand why he would risk that, however. I just don't understand it. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-18-2010, 03:49 PM	#9
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Allen Johnson DQ'd? First off, i don't condone anyone drinking and driving, whether it be on the street or the track. I do think they may have sugar coated things a bit in the PR statement, however I'd also say that a lot of sportsman racers should be glad they don't walk through the lanes with a breathalyzer before first round sunday. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA