Like many other racers and CCD hall of fame members, John Allen got
his start drag racing during the first generation of CCD racers back
in 1966 in a 1957 Chevy that was followed by a 1955 Chevy, 1968
Roadrunner, back to a Chevrolet bowtie in the mid 70's with a stout
little 1964 Chevy II, which was followed by the unique Buick Opel
and then the Buick Regal War Zone, which was one tough customer in
the 90's with different drivers behind the wheel. John last
race car was a 3rd generation Camaro which was raced briefly before
being sold Sadly, he was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer in
2010, but like many good racers fought the good fight and lost his
battle in 2012......he passed his love of drag racing to his son and
grandson, and many war stories to those who raced with him and
against him. |
