Wayne’s last run at the 2008 Chili Bowl (Doug Johnson Photo)
(Bill W) November 30, 2016 – After eight seasons, Wayne Johnson and Wayne Simmons are reuniting for a Chili Bowl run in January at the Tulsa Expo Center. The Oklahoma City driver will pilot the Wayne Simmons Twister Chassis, D&E Supply, Two-C Racing #2c. The Chili Bowl commences January 9-14.
Johnson and Simmons have paired up three times in Tulsa, making the finale twice. In 2006, Wayne stormed from the F main through sixth laps and five features all the way to the finale before suffering a DNF. “We had a brake rotor issue in the feature,” he says. “I believe we had set a Chili Bowl record for the most cars passed. We were up to eighth before we had to pull out.”
Incidentally, 2006 was Wayne’s first ride in a midget. The team made the finale again in 2007 and their last Chili Bowl was 2008.
Wayne is looking forward to getting back to the Chili Bowl. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the track there,” he says. “It’s been a few years, but we have a lot of excitement heading in. We know it’s going to be tough, but we’d like to get in that finale again and make some noise.”
Get Involved with the Chili Bowl Team!
The team is actively seeking partners for the Chili Bowl. If you’re interested, contact Wayne Simmons at 918 901-3462!
Follow Updates on Facebook!
Wayne will update as his race night commences at his Facebook page. Find it by searching for Wayne Johnson Racing or clicking the following link…
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Outlaw Wings – “The Wing with an Attitude”
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Wayne's Fast Facts
Wayne’s charge from the F in 2006 was the highlight of the night for many of the fans in attendance. It ended with mechanical problems while climbing to eighth in the A, and he was officially scored 23rd. Just a few of the folks he breezed by on the way up: Aaron Fiscus, Tony Elliott, Damion Gardner, Kevin Olson, Aaron Fike, Jimmy Sills, Jeremy Sherman, Justin Henderson, Ryan Durst, Mat Neely, Tracy Hines, Josh Richards, Brad Loyet, Paul McMahan, Davey Ray, Donnie Lehmann, Cole Whitt, Gary Wright and Wally Pankratz.
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"Wednesday's with Wayne"
"Wednesday's with Wayne" is an up close look at the past, present and future of colorful and talented sprint car driver Wayne Johnson. You'll never know what to expect next with Wayne, so don't miss us on Wednesdays!
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Wayne Johnson Racing would like to thank partners, Todd Carlile, Outlaw Wings, City Vending and product sponsors The Oil Medics, Sebastian Sandblasting & Powdercoating, Rod End Supply, Astro Titanium, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson, Butlerbuilt, Xtreme Accu-Tach, Weld Wheels, Slade Shocks, Kustom Sprint Car Supplies, Fisher Racing Engines, Speedway Graphics and Canyon Apparel.
Photo: Wayne’s last run at the 2008 Chili Bowl (Doug Johnson Photo)
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