■ Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage ( JHG ) and Elite Motorsports announced today that beginning in 2023 , the # JHGDriven presence in NHRA Pro Stock will double . In addition to continued primary backing of the Chevrolet Camaro driven by 2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner , a second fully JHG-branded Chevy will be piloted by five-time series titlist Erica Enders . Both JHG entries will run the full NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock schedule .

“ We couldn ’ t be more excited to add a second Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage-sponsored NHRA Pro Stock car to the Elite Motorsports team ,” said team owner Richard Freeman . “ We enjoy having Jason [ Johnson ] and his wife , Nikki , as part of our family . It ’ s an honor to be part of his vision both on and off the track .”

Jason Johnson is at the helm of Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage , a brand that carries out his vision and passion for all things automotive . A lifelong and self-professed “ car guy ,” Johnson has thoughtfully amassed a world-class collection of showpieces in his middle-Tennessee headquarters

that includes everything from vintage muscle cars to modern-day hot rods and supercars . The purpose of Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage is rooted in preserving and showcasing automotive history . The vehicles are driven to and displayed at events by Johnson and his team with the goal of growing interest and keeping car culture thriving for generations .

Johnson ’ s investment in the industry is connected deeply to his own personal history . Initially , he worked with Mather Auto Dismantler , Mather Mini Trucks , and U-Pull It in Northern California , and later , he held a role instrumental to the growth and success of Copart , Inc ., a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services . During his decades-long tenure with Copart , Johnson managed a number of yards and integrated new facilities in both the United States and the United Kingdom , all the while refining his knowledge of automotive history and the value of a wide spectrum of vehicles .

He also got his first taste of being associated at the sponsor-level with NHRA drivers : Copart was the

primary sponsor on the Top Fuel dragster driven by Brandon Bernstein in 2010 and 2011 . The call back to NHRA was natural for Johnson , and after a brief tour on a Don Schumacher Racing nitro Funny Car in 2021 , the striking JHG logo took center stage on Butner ’ s Elite Motorsports-powered Pro Stock car through all of 2022 .

“ Our goal is to make an even bigger impact going forward ,” said Johnson . “ Having two championship drivers competing in Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage cars in NHRA Pro Stock will be a very powerful statement for years to come . It ’ s going to be exciting .”

Still glowing after securing her fifth world championship in Las Vegas two weeks ago , Enders was enthusiastic in her support of the expanded partnership that brings

her into the # JHGDriven fold .

“ We ’ ve been excited to make this announcement with Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage , but we wanted to focus on winning the 2022 NHRA Camping World championship for Melling Performance ,” said Enders . “ Matt , Mark , and everyone at Melling are great , and we ’ re excited to have Melling continue as a major associate partner on my car . Both of these companies like the color red , so visually , it ’ s a natural fit . I can ’ t wait to put the No . 1 on the Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance Chevy Camaro next year .”

Enders – a 43-time Pro Stock victor – and 11-time Pro Stock titlist Butner will debut their Johnson ’ s Horsepowered Garage Chevrolet Camaro entries at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville , Fla ., March 9-12 , 2023 .