Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA.

Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory.

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Melanie Johnson Named to Drag Illustrated's 30 Under 30 List

January 1, 2026

A new generation of Johnson racing excellence earns national recognition. Melanie Johnson has been recognized as one of drag racing rising stars.

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Melanie Sits Down with
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for Power Hour

"Melanie Johnson will be competing in her first full season of Top Alcohol Dragster in 2025. She has one of the best mentors helping her: Her Dad. He happens to be Alan Johnson, who has a few championships under his belt. We talk about growing up at the track watching her family race, her first job in motorsports, when the driving bug bit her and what she does off the track, that can help her find success behind the wheel."