Howard Johansen
Howard started his involvement in drag racing on the dry lakes of Muroc and El Mirage. His mechanical genius led to many of the parts we take for granted today, primarily the forged aluminum rod. Howard did whatever was necessary to get the job done, sometimes making “one-off” special parts for competitors. His most famous car, the “Howard’s Twin Bear” was quite successful and brought notoriety to the owner, driver, and the sport as a whole.