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Another awesome day of tire smoke and hard launches was had at Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip on Dec. 8th 2012. A special event held in memory of Johnny Walker (Brainerds burnout man) due to the tragic accident that happened Nov. 3rd that took his life. The event titled " Stocking of Love / Johnny Walker Memorial" brought in fellow friends and family , all to do what Johnny loved....RACE ! Each and every burnout had a lil more meaning this time around and I was glad to be able to capture this great event for Johnny and his fellow buddies. RIP Johnny Walker , you are missed.

As the day went on and rubber was laid , people in the bleachers lay witness to many wheel stands and high mph passes . But eye's would focus hard each time Glenn McCary spooled his twin turbo Nova on the line. I had my camera mounted GoPro ready each time ! One of the passes gave me (for the 2nd time lol) a sudden POP and flame out the exhaust right beside me...don't get me wrong , I loved it , such a rush of excitement , keeps me on my toes haha . Posted in this blog is his pass where he hooked really good and showed off his oil pan till about half track !  

As a final note , make sure to check out the gallery . In memory of Johnny , Rickey Barnes made one awesome sign "Johnny Walker Blvd" and it now is permanently standing to the side of the track near where he used to do his thing ! Very cool , props to Rickey , Brainerd and crew . 

Gallery of Photo's and Video's ... http://www.colephoto.net/johnnywalkerrace