Allen Johnson DQ'd?

[Mike Fuller]

Most types of mouth wash/rinse can cause this also.

[Ed Carpenter]

I'm sure Allen was rinsing his mouth with mouthwash right before the test. Whatever.

[Ed Wright]

It's a GM conspiracy!! LOL

[Bob Rice]

Statement from Allen Johnson


CONCORD, N.C. -- "I went to a late dinner last night with my family and had a few alcoholic beverages with my meal. I felt no ill effects from the alcohol I consumed. This morning, when I learned I had been chosen for a random alcohol and drug test by the NHRA, one of many I have taken and passed over the years, I took it immediately, even though I had 24 hours in which to take the test. Unfortunately, a trace amount of alcohol registered in my system, leading to my disqualification from the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

"I fully support the NHRA's zero tolerance policy in regards to alcohol and I understand their decision in this matter. I would like to apologize to the NHRA, my fans and to my sponsors for any disappointment that I have caused. I love drag racing and I would never do anything to purposely disrespect the sport or its fans."

[Ed Wright]

I believe him. Don't understand why he would risk that, however. I just don't understand it.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I believe him. Don't understand why he would risk that, however. I just don't understand it.

It depends on how late the dinner was and how many drinks he considers "a few". In order to blow an .027 this morning, either he had many drinks with dinner, or he drank shortly before the test.

[bigshow2966]

Saw elsewhere he admitted to having 11 hours between dinner and the test. The body will drop the BAC about .02 an hour. That means he was at around .25 last night.

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

It depends on how late the dinner was and how many drinks he considers "a few". In order to blow an .027 this morning, either he had many drinks with dinner, or he drank shortly before the test.

i agree......my thing is why risk it??

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

It depends on how late the dinner was and how many drinks he considers "a few". In order to blow an .027 this morning, either he had many drinks with dinner, or he drank shortly before the test.

Thanks Bill. I never drank, so never been tested, so did not know enogh to comment.

[Chad Rhodes]

First off, i don't condone anyone drinking and driving, whether it be on the street or the track. I do think they may have sugar coated things a bit in the PR statement, however I'd also say that a lot of sportsman racers should be glad they don't walk through the lanes with a breathalyzer before first round sunday.