As was just announced on NHRA Race Day on ESPN2, Warren Johnson won the fan vote to compete in the K&N Filters Horsepower Challenge. It will be the 24th time the winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history has competed in the special bonus event.
He will be the No. 8 seed and face off against top seed Mike Edwards in the first round. The other first-round matchups: Greg Anderson vs. Rodger Brogdon; Allen Johnson vs. Ron Krisher; and Jeg Coughlin vs. Jason Line.
Complete details about the 2010 K&N Filters Horsepower Challenge, which will be contested next weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, will be made available in a press release to be posted Monday morning.
**FINAL** K&N FILTERS HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE STANDINGS
UPDATED 6/19/2010 (top qualifier honors)
K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE at Norwalk, Ohio
1. Mike Edwards, Broken Arrow, Okla., Penhall/Interstate Batteries Pontiac GXP (18) 4,270
2. Greg Anderson, Charlotte, N.C., Summit Racing Pontiac GXP 3,520
3. Allen Johnson, Greeneville, Tenn., Team Mopar/J&J Racing Dodge Avenger (2) 3,405
4t. Jeg Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt (1) 3,350*
4t. Jason Line, Mooresville, N.C., Summit Racing Pontiac GXP 3,350
6. Ron Krisher, Warren, Ohio, Valvoline Chevy Cobalt 3,205
7. Rodger Brogdon, Tomball, Texas, Attitude Apparel Pontiac GXP 2,925
8. Greg Stanfield, Bossier City, La., NitroFish Pontiac GXP 2,900
9. Johnny Gray, Carlsbad, N.M., Johnny Gray Racing Pontiac GXP 2,785
10. Kurt Johnson, Lawrenceville, Ga., Mark Christopher Chevrolet Chevy Cobalt 2,590
* Won tiebreaker
