ALAN JOHNSON RACING, DRIVER LARRY DIXON AGREE TO MUTUAL SEPARATION


BROWNSBURG, Ind. - - Alan Johnson Racing and driver Larry Dixon have agreed to a mutual separation, it was announced today. Alan Johnson Racing manages the two-car Top Fuel operation of the Al-Anabi Racing Team.
Dixon joined the Al-Anabi Racing team when it was founded in 2009. He finished second, first and fourth in his three seasons at Al-Anabi Racing winning 19 races. He is a three-time NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel champion. The reasons leading to this mutual decision are private team matters; no further information will be provided, and no interviews will be granted.
“Larry has been an integral member of Al-Anabi Racing for the past three seasons,” Alan Johnson Racing team owner and Al-Anabi Racing team manager Alan Johnson said. “He was instrumental in our successes including winning our first NHRA Full Throttle championship in 2010. He represented Al-Anabi Racing, Full Throttle and the NHRA as a great champion.
“As difficult as some decisions can be, there are times when they become necessary but can be best for everyone involved. I am proud to have raced with Larry, and I have great respect for his driving ability. I know I speak for everyone at Al-Anabi Racing when I wish him all the best.”
“I enjoyed my three seasons driving the Al-Anabi Top Fuel car," Dixon said. “We had a lot of wins and definitely the highlight was the NHRA Full Throttle Championship last year. I have many fond memories of working with Alan, Jason and our crew, but I am anxious to see what the future has in store for me. I want to thank Sheikh Khalid, Alan and everyone at AJR for my time there and wish them all the best.”
With driver Del Worsham’s retirement on Nov. 21, Al-Anabi Racing must now fill two driver’s seats as the team will field two Top Fuel cars for the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season. Additional announcements will be forthcoming.
Al-Anabi Racing operates out of multiple locations in both the United States and Qatar. In the United States, the Brownsburg, Ind.-based operation is a two-car NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series team fielding entries in Top Fuel competition that is managed by Alan Johnson Racing. At the forefront of this team is His Highness Sheik Khalid Al Thani’s goal to promote the domestic and international awareness of Motorsports in the nation of Qatar. Alan Johnson is a 14-time NHRA national champion. For additional information on the Al-Anabi Racing Team, please visit www.alanabiracing.com.

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With driver Del Worsham’s retirement on Nov. 21, Al-Anabi Racing must now fill two driver’s seats

I call bull****...they are already filled by someone who can bring the jack!

I thought I read somewhere that Shawn Langdon and Khalid Balooshi were going to be the new drivers.

again who cares

Why do we put up the facade of "telling the truth" to our children. It's not the way of the world, people lie. Those gratuitous prepared statements are enough to make me gag.
How about this: The Sheik pulled most of our budget and we are forced to seek drivers that can fund themselves and this operation. See there, that didn't hurt now did it.

So whats next for my boy Dixon?!?!?!

I heard he's gonna race an old Camaro in the points series at Indy in no-box !

Yeah but not just an old camaro...but a "GREAT SCOTT" camaro!! Happy holidays Steve we miss ya bowling.

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Originally posted by Canted Valve:
Why do we put up the facade of "telling the truth" to our children. It's not the way of the world, people lie. Those gratuitous prepared statements are enough to make me gag.
How about this: The Sheik pulled most of our budget and we are forced to seek drivers that can fund themselves and this operation. See there, that didn't hurt now did it.

X2

Ya'll are all wrong.
It will be out soon so I'll say it.
What If KH had his own driver he wanted in the TF car?
KA Balooshi,the 2011 NHRA PM Champ?
With a great driver Shawn Langdon in the other car.
http://www.competitionplus.com...-new-al-anabi-driver

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What If KH had his own driver he wanted in the TF car?
KA Balooshi,the 2011 NHRA PM Champ?
With a great driver Shawn Langdon in the other car

BINGO! Ronnie wins the prize.

What the heck happened with Dixon anyway?

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Originally posted by Randy Larson:

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Originally posted by Canted Valve:
Why do we put up the facade of "telling the truth" to our children. It's not the way of the world, people lie. Those gratuitous prepared statements are enough to make me gag.
How about this: The Sheik pulled most of our budget and we are forced to seek drivers that can fund themselves and this operation. See there, that didn't hurt now did it.

X2

X3 .. Prob the most down to earth thing I read all year .. !

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Originally posted by Canted Valve:
Why do we put up the facade of "telling the truth" to our children. It's not the way of the world, people lie. Those gratuitous prepared statements are enough to make me gag.
How about this: The Sheik pulled most of our budget and we are forced to seek drivers that can fund themselves and this operation. See there, that didn't hurt now did it.

Nice thought.....all warm and fuzzy......too bad it's complete bullshyt.




The funding is in place......the new drivers only need to bring their helmets.


Gawd I love the Internet.


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Just wondering why they still say "al-Anabi" on the cars, transporters ect. When the drivers are bringing their own funding?

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Originally posted by Will Harrison:
Just wondering why they still say "al-Anabi" on the cars, transporters ect. When the drivers are bringing their own funding?

Will......which part of the post directly above yours was difficult to understand???




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Like I said Al-Anabi is Still the owner/sponsor.
Just new drivers for 2012.
http://www.competitionplus.com...al-anabi-tf-dragster

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Originally posted by XPS fan:

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Originally posted by Will Harrison:
Just wondering why they still say "al-Anabi" on the cars, transporters ect. When the drivers are bringing their own funding?

Will......which part of the post directly above yours was difficult to understand???




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no body gets my sarcasm lately.... Lol

Khalid alBalooshi will replace Worsham

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Like I said Al-Anabi is Still the owner/sponsor

Half right, AJR is the owner.