April’s Car of the Month owner could also double for a racer of the month! It is Johnnie Walker from Peru, Indiana, and his 2000 Spitzer Dragster. He is a 43 year old racer who graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a former Captain of the United States Marine Corp. and helicopter pilot of CH-53 choppers. He currently is the owner of Johnny Walker’s Auto and Truck Sales and Time Saver Drive Thru Convenient Stores.

Johnny has been Bracket Racing for 12 years. His crew consists of his son Doug.

Track Championships include:
  • In Top Dragster 1992, 1993, 1994 at Avilla Dragway.
  • In Super Pro 1994 Bunkerhill Dragstrip
  • In Super Pro 1998 Indianapolis Raceway Park
  • In Super Pro 1998 Drusa Race, Indianapolis Raceway
Johnnie’s cars that he has owned in the past include a 1966 Chevy SS Chevelle which he ran in S/Pro, a 1996 Spitzer and his newest addition...a NEW 2000 Spitzer Dragster which proves to be quite a rail!

Some of Johnnie’s sponsors along the way have been Pepsi, Coan Engineering, Walkers Garage, and Johnnie Walker’s Auto and Truck Sales.

The components that make this beautiful dragster not only look good, but give it the power to run with the best, consists of:
  • 411 Mark Williams rearend
  • Afco Shocks
  • Brodix Heads
  • Borla Headers
  • Painless Wiring
  • Biondo Mega 400 Delay Box
  • Barry Grant
  • MSD Ignition
  • GOZA
  • Olson Paint & Body
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  • Goodyear Tires
  • ACD Trottle Stop
  • Auto Meter Gauges
  • Tilton Starter
  • Shogun
  • Deadenbear
  • Russell Fittings
  • V.P. Fuels
  • Simpson chute and protective gear


    • Johnny Walker wanted to thank God, his wonderful son Doug who is his right hand man! His brother and partner in business Alan. His number 1 employee Gary Campbell, all his sponsors and builders. To all his friends along the way and most importantly, his Mom and Dad for bringing him into this world!

    We wanted to add in 5 things that makes his day at the race track.
    1. GOOD WEATHER
    2. A GOOD TIMING SYSTEM
    3. A CLEAN BURNOUT BOX AND TRACK
    4. CONSISTANT TRACTION
    5. WINNING!!!!


    Johnny, I think there are thousands of racers out there who would agree with you! Thank you for sharing with us and we look forward to seeing you at the races!