ELDON, MISSOURI (October 19, 2019) – There are a lot of dreamers. There are a lot of diligent and hard workers. And, there are a few people who just focus and work extremely hard every day to make their dreams a reality. Jason Johnson was one of those few people. His sheer determination was one of his many defining traits. He was determined to live his dreams to the fullest – every single day – no matter what the road ahead looked like. Unfortunately, in a life that was cut short way too soon back in July 2018, one of those dreams or goals he envisioned and had written in his black book was not fulfilled. He always wanted to promote a race. Not just a race . . . a sprint car race. That did not sit well with his devoted widow and dedicated partner in racing Bobbi Johnson. So she was just as determined as her husband to check another one of his goals off the list in his little black book. So was David Gravel who joined the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) team for the 2019 season, and well has just fit in as perfect as part of the JJR family.

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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS (October 18, 2019) – Earlier this year, Lakeside Speedway was under water after this part of the country suffered severe flooding. The water receded and left a mess for the track owners and team, through their Midwestern work ethic they were able to salvage a part of the season and welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to the impressive 4/10 mile oval on Friday night in front of an absolutely packed house as fans not only filled the stands, but also the surrounding areas with a standing room only crowd. David Gravel and the JJR #41 team were one of 32 teams lined up in the pit area off turns three and four ready to compete in the FVP Platinum Battery Showdown in their Weld Racing #41 Maxim.

David Gravel Rallies to a 7th Place Finish in the FVP Platinum Battery Showdown at Lakeside Speedway!

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HAUBSTADT, INDIANA (October 13, 2019) – After rain washed out racing action on Saturday night at the Terre Haute Action Track, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series had their traveling crew of speed stars in Haubstadt at Tri-State Speedway, for their 38th appearance in history at the track, to conclude the weekend at the quarter-mile bullring surrounded by cornfields. David Gravel and the JJR #41 team rolled their Engler Machine & Tool #41 Maxim out of the trailer to prepare for some high speed racing. There were 28 teams entered on this beautiful fall day in southern Indiana.

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MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (October 5, 2019) – Fresh off their win on the opening night of the Williams Grove National Open, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team were back at it at the famous half-mile oval with a bridge on the back straightaway. The boys worked tirelessly following their win as they cleaned the car and did all of their general maintenance procedures to ready the Jonestown KOA/Team Jack Foundation #41 Maxim for the $65,000-to-win 57th Annual Champion Racing Oil National Open. There were 49 cars back at the track as the fans filled the stands and the infield to pack the house.

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MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (October 4, 2019) – With cooler fall temperatures in the October air, your 2019 Knoxville Nationals Champion, along with his JJR crew, traveled to Central Pennsylvania to compete in the two-day 57th Annual Champion Racing Oil National Open. This prestigious event always attracts a good field of cars, 53 on this night, and a lot of fans for this late season gem at the track with the backstretch bridge. When you open the history books it is truly a who’s who of racing legends. David Gravel etched his name into these books twice before collecting wins in 2014 and again in 2017 alongside names like Gordon Johncock, Lou Blaney, Kenny Weld, Steve Smith, Van May, Kramer Williamson, Stevie Smith, Smokey Snellbaker, Doug Wolfgang, Steve Kinser and Don Kreitz Jr. just to name a few.

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SARVER, PENNSYLVANIA (September 28, 2019) – The last time David and the JJR #41 team visited Lernerville Speedway back on July 23, they all left with smiles on their faces as they won the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup race. After a late night in Eldora following the rain and a seventh place finish, the crew was trucking Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) style as they rolled into western Pennsylvania to visit the racy track located just north of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and the term “yinz” dominate the conversations. There were 32 cars sitting in the pit area located behind turns three and four at the track. It was go time in the Pittsburgh area.

A Podium Finish in the Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway in Western Pennsylvania!

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ROSSBURG, OHIO (September 27, 2019) – The JJR team’s journey eastbound was rolling. After a stop in Jacksonville, Illinois on Wednesday evening, the team and the traveling tour of speedsters stopped at the famous Eldora Speedway on Friday evening for the popular BeFour the Crowns Showdown at the high-banked, fast half mile oval. David Gravel and the Greber Racing Components (GRC)/Kistler Engines #41 Maxim entry were one of 44 drivers and teams entered to race for the winner’s crown on this fall night with rain in the forecast. That rain hit hard after the teams got their initial hot laps in and delayed the start of the action by 2.5 hours. Track officials and the push truck drivers did a fantastic job reclaiming the surface and getting it ready to race.

A Top Ten Finish for David Gravel and the JJR #41 Team at Eldora Speedway in the BeFour the Crowns Showdown!

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JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) – David Gravel and the JJR #41 team returned to Jacksonville Speedway on Wednesday night after getting rained out back in April. It was a beautiful fall day over the quarter mile oval and the pit area was packed with 35 strong teams lined up in their spots for the last mid-week scheduled show on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the 2019 season. Philip, Tyler and Patrick dropped the trailer door and rolled out the All Pro Auto Reconditioning #41 Maxim Racing speedster for the night’s high speed racing action. Read more »

DODGE CITY, KANSAS (September 21, 2019) – The winds were blowing hard across the western plains of Kansas yesterday as they blew over top of Dodge City Raceway Park as the drivers and teams awaited night two of the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown. Dodge City started as a pavement oval back in 2000 and was converted over to dirt in 2008. Since that time the facility has done a tremendous job giving the racers and fans a track that has produced some exciting racing action around the beautiful facility. There were 25 cars rolling through the pit area as they headed to the track for hot laps around the 3/8-mile semi-banked, dirt oval three hours west of Wichita.

Gravel Secures his 41st Top Five Finish of the 2019 Season in Dodge City at the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown Finale!

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DODGE CITY, KANSAS (September 20, 2019) – Back to the Midwest after the California swing, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team pulled the Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) hauler into the pit area off turns three and four at Dodge City Raceway Park for the first of two nights of racing action in the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown. The weather was perfect and the promoter and track staff welcomed the teams and fans to this beautiful semi-banked, 3/8-mile facility as summer turns to fall, at least from a calendar perspective. There were 25 teams preparing to out on a show World of Outlaws style in Dodge City.

Kicking Off the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown with a Runner-Up Finish at Dodge City Raceway Park!

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