SCHUMACHER, U.S. ARMY REACT TO ALAN JOHNSON DEPARTURE
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 30 - U.S. Army Top Fuel crew chief, Alan Johnson,
announced today he will be leaving Don Schumacher Racing at the conclusion of the 2008
season to become a team owner.
Following are reaction quotes from U.S. Army Top Fuel driver, Tony "The Sarge"
Schumacher, and Colonel David Lee, G-7, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Communications for
the U.S. Army Accessions Command:
"Obviously, we're all disappointed to see Alan go, but at the same time we're happy for
him that he was able to achieve his goal of becoming a team owner once again," said
Schumacher, the Top Fuel points leader. "We certainly wish him the best of luck.
"The U.S. Army team will clearly be starting a new chapter next season with a new crew
chief, but before that happens we're all committed to winning a fifth consecutive world
championship. There's plenty of business to attend to these next few months."
"Alan Johnson is both an incredibly talented crew chief and leader," added Colonel David
Lee. "Most importantly, he is an outstanding ambassador for our Army and genuine supporter of
the men and women who serve this Nation as Army Strong Soldiers. We are deeply appreciative
of what Alan has contributed to our team. And although we are sad to see him go, he will carry
with him the admiration, gratitude and best wishes of the Soldiers of the United States Army."
-credit: dsr
