12 Facts About Blaine Johnson

Blaine Hiram Johnson was a professional drag racer.

Blaine Johnson entered the Top Fuel class in 1994 after receiving his competition license for that class prior to the beginning of the season that year.

At the time of his death, Blaine Johnson held a record 26 NHRA titles in the Alcohol Division, until he was later surpassed by Rick Santos.

However, on August 31,1996, Blaine Johnson died from injuries sustained in a crash at the NHRA US Nationals held at the Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Blaine Johnson's engine exploded right as he reached the finish line.

Blaine Johnson's car was heavily damaged as a result of the incident.

Blaine Johnson was sent to Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Blaine Johnson was the first Top Fuel driver to die on track since Pete Robinson at the 1971 Winternationals, and would remain as such until 2004, when Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell was killed during an event in Madison, Illinois.

Blaine Johnson was the Top Fuel national record holder at the time of his death, a record that would stand until 1999 when Larry Dixon would beat it.

Blaine Johnson had amassed enough points in the first part of the year to finish fifth in the season ending points standings.

Blaine Johnson was part-owner of two car Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel team.

Blaine Johnson presided over and tuned the team to three championships.