TOMMY JOHNSON, Jr.
Driver of the Make-A-Wish Funny Car
DSR Richmond Post-Race
“ We know moving forward the race tracks are only going to get hotter, so I’m glad we’ve run well in the heat. I feel like we are really close to having the right tune-up for it.”
April 6, 2019
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Tommy Johnson, Jr.
One of 15 drivers to have won events in both Top Fuel and Funny Car and one of 18 drivers in NHRA history to qualify No. 1 in both Top Fuel and Funny Car.
The Funny Car Team
The Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car, is sponsored by Doug Chandler, in honor of his late wife, Terry Chandler. In 2018, the team finished in third place.
Make-A-Wish®
"Wish Kids" and their families are hosted to the DSR VIP hospitality pavilion at each of the 24 Mello Yello events held in 21 markets across the country.
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The late Terry Chandler would be proud of her Make-A-Wish team, Johnson after nearly defending their Route 66 Nationals title
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Johnson posts career-best speed with Collins’ tune-up as Chandler’s Make-A-Wish Dodge qualifies fifth at Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 20, 2017) – A win at the NHRA Heartland Nationals is a one that will mean a
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Chandler’s Make-A-Wish Funny Car team travels to Heartland Park where Iowa native Johnson recalls milestones at hometown track
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 17, 2017) – It only takesTommy Johnson Jr. three hours to drive from his
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Chandler’s Make-A-Wish team, Johnson eager to return home after another early loss in NHRA Southern Nationals near Atlanta
The Make-A-Wish crew hasn’t since the swing started in Houston then stopped at Charlotte befor
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Competition Plus: POPULAR FORMER RACER JOHN ANDRETTI FIGHTING CANCER
By Susan Wade Wed, 2017-05-03 09:22 Right when his NASCAR career was cranking up, IndyCar and sports
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Chandler’s Make-A-Wish team with Johnson need to go rounds this weekend in Southern Nationals near Atlanta to snap slump
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 3, 2017) – Tommy Johnson Jr. is honest about how he feels about Atlanta
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Tommy Johnson Jr. Four-Wide Nationals Race Report: First Round
Johnson, Chandler’s Make-A-Wish team will test Monday after first-round loss in NHRA Four-Wide
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Shoe’s News salute to DSR’s 300 with new video
The road to 300 video 300th Mello Yello titles for DSR Don Schumacher overwhelmed by remarkable mile
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Tommy Johnson Jr. Four-Wide Nationals Qualifying Report: No. 7
Wish granted by Terry Chandler during Four-Wide Saturday emotional highlight for Johnson, Make-A-Wis
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Granted wish (see video) by Chandler, Charity Challenge highlights for DSR during Four-Wide qualifying
Share this inspiring DSR Video about a wish granted by Terry Chandler DSR Top Fuelers during a Four-
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Tommy Johnson Jr. Four-Wide Nationals Event Preview
Make-A-Wish team hopes to bounce back after early Houston loss at unique Four-Wide race near Charlot
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First-round upset in near Houston keeps Johnson, Make-A-Wish team from delivering get-well trophy to sponsor
HOUSTON (April 23, 2017) – Tommy Johnson Jr. and the Make-A-Wish Funny Car team were disappoin
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Tommy Johnson Jr. NHRA SpringNationals Event Preview Qualifying Report: No. 7
Similar conditions as Vegas give Johnson, Make-A-Wish team confidence for another event win HOUSTON
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Tommy Johnson Jr. NHRA SpringNationals Event Preview
Make-A-Wish team, Johnson looks for second straight win, move closer to Mello Yello Funny Car points
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Tommy Johnson Jr. NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Race Report: Winner
Chandler’s Make-A-Wish Dodge team with Johnson earns DSR 299th Mello Yello title before teamma
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Story, video highlights from DSR getting 300th title at Las Vegas
Matco, Make-A-Wish teams sweep Las Vegas nitro titles to give DSR monumental 300 NHRA Mello Yello ev
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Tommy Johnson Jr. NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Event Preview
No. 4-ranked Johnson, Make-A-Wish Dodge ready to move up in standings when Mello Yello Series hits V
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