06/03/2026
Thanks, Competition Plus, for writing a story about an old guy who wanted to improve a process.
Remember, mistakes are not disasters if you learn from them.
🎨 Most fans see concrete and rubber.
Kurt Johnson sees a thousand variables that can make or break a run before a driver ever hits the throttle.
From Indianapolis to Norwalk and beyond, Johnson has become one of drag racing's most respected traction specialists, helping build the surfaces that allow Top Fuel and Funny Car teams to push the limits of horsepower.
This is the story of the man behind the grip.
https://competitionplus.com/kurt-johnsons-canvas-the-art-science-and-obsession-of-building-a-better-dragstrip-surface/