Race Industry Week interview: Doug Kalitta and Alan Johnson

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Doug Kalitta (2023 & 2025) and legendary crew chief Alan Johnson, winner of 14 Top Fuel Championships with seven different drivers, joined Race Industry Week fresh off one of the most commanding playoff runs in recent NHRA history. Together, driver and crew chief reflected on championship pressure, record-breaking performance, backup-car heroics, and the next generation of drag racing as the sport prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season.