Picture at Potomac Speedway

 Eric Johnson

#1J

Eric Johnson drives the #1J Street Stock Class car.  His home track is Potomac Speedway but he can also be found racing at Winchester Speedway.  He lives in Nokesville, VA.

Team members helping Eric are:  Dad.  Charles Johnson is the car owner.

Eric started racing in 1992 in the Street Stock Class at Hagerstown Speedway because it's in the family.  His first win was in '97 in the Street Stock Class at Winchester Speedway.  Career highlights include '05 Southern MD Nationals winner, '97 , '00 Winchester 200 winner, Mike Clore Memorial wins, flipping down the straight away at Potomac Speedway.

The thrill of racing for Eric is winning.  His most exciting racing moment was winning the Nationals.  He's most proud that he's still doing it!

Eric's racing hero is Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Of racing, Eric says, "It's addictive.  It's the only sport that I can't go fast enough to make Dad (car owner) happy!".

His favorite racing website is www.vadirtlovers.com