Ahten Heading to Las Vegas on a Quest

Courtesy of THR5 Communications
Photo courtesy of Chuck Costabile

Las Vegas, NV.  – Johnny Ahten is headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in search of a new handle. Not a CB handle or nickname like “Johnny Rotten” or “The Fireman,” but a handle on the tune- up for his Ahten Racing Top Alcohol Dragster. Since his last race in Sonoma, Ahten and his Crew Chief father Al Ahten have been thinking about this race. They have reviewed computer data, massaged the parts, and discussed it at length. They are confident they have worked up a plan to deal with a newly designed set of cylinder heads and other changes to the combination. 

“I am so ready to trade my thinking cap in for a racing helmet,” said driver Ahten. “The car has responded on every pass at Sonoma and I think we are creeping up on it.  This is the first in three weekends in a row of racing and we want to start strong. We need to get more information on how these new parts work together. Vegas is an amazing track and all we are going to worry about is our car and going from A to B. We want to be ready for the Regional race, Pomona, and 2013.”

Johnny and his Dad will be assisted by crewmember Howard Katano, Bob Ahten, and Kevin “Shark” Colvell. These guys are the heart and soul of the Team. Working together for a common goal is the norm. Providing support to allow the Team to race is the Hawaiian home improvement company Island Renovations. Fireman’s Brew is along for the ride and is now in Colorado and Chicago with more areas coming soon. Goodson Tools & Supplies has proved to be a big help in the shop and preparing for this string of races. FireIce advanced Firefighting products also lends their support. Major Sponsor 801 Racing is proud to announce a newly released Heavy Mettle Performance Oil Treatment. It penetrates into the pores of the metal parts and creates a film strength that can't be achieved any other way, further reducing friction. It allows you to wring out every drop of horsepower available to your engine. It will turn any oil into performance oil. 

With the one-two combination of crew and supporting sponsors, Johnny Ahten will find that handle he is looking for. In a city known for big prize fights, that knockout punch may be just a quarter mile away. 

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