Johnson Motorsports

Nicole and Frank Johnson and the rest of the team are the newest addition to the 4x4oil sponsorship group.

I first met the Johnson's in Vegas at the World comps a few years back while Frank was spotting for Dustin and Becca Webster.  I got to spend some time with Nicole while Frank was out stacking rocks, and we have kept in touch over the years.  So when they decided to build a new rig last year we started talking about sponsorship.

I am very pleased to announce our partnership for the 2009 season.

Here are some specs on the vehicle:

• Chassis:                     2007 Campbell Enterprises Pro Modified Buggy

• Engine:                      Turnkey 2.2L Turbo Ecotec

• Transmission:            Two-Speed Powerglide

• Transfer Case:            Atlas 5.0

• Axle Housings:           Currie Rock Jock

• Lockers:                     ARB Air Lockers Front and Rear

• Ring & Pinion:            Dana 60 5.38 Reverse Cut

• Front Axle Shafts:      Currie 300M with CTM U-Joints

• Rear Axle Shafts:       Currie 300M

• Driveshafts:                Campbell Enterprises

• Brakes:                      Wilwood

• Shocks:                      2" Fox Racing Air Shox

• Steering:                    Howe Full Hydro

• Winch:                       Warn 9.0R Comp Winch

• Wheels:                     17" ProComp CORR Spec Alloy Beadlock Wheels

• Tires:                         37" BFGoodrich Krawler™ T/A® KX
  
  

And here is a little on the team:

Nicole Johnson As one of the only professional female drivers in rockcrawling competition, Nicole Johnson brings a unique flair to the team and to the sport.  Always a crowd favorite, Nicole can often be seen interacting with spectators at events. "When we're at an event, folks are always coming up and encouraging me.  I love the interaction with the crowd, especially the kids.  It's great to see their enthusiasm and appreciation for a girl driver.  It really keeps me going when the courses get tough!  I hope to inspire kids and adults of all ages to get out there and try something new!"

Frank Johnson got his start in competitive rockcrawling back in 2001 spotting for Dustin and Becca Webster of the RedBull Rockcrawling team.  After gaining five years of valuable experience on the course and in competition, Frank started Johnson Motorsports with wife Nicole in 2006.
Frank enjoys the competition and, believe it or not, the maintenance on the crawler.  A general contractor and owner of Koplin Construction in Las Vegas,  Frank has always enjoyed building and working with his hands. 
His easy-going personality has shaped the team's down-to-earth perspective on the sport.

To get the whole story on this couple and the rest of the team check out their site at Johnson Motorsports

And here are a few pix: