Welcome back to another exhilarating episode of Tin Soldier Tuesday! In this week’s installment, we dive deep into the world of drag racing with none other than the people’s champ himself, Turbo John. Join Jason as he sits down with Turbo John to unravel the fascinating journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a household name in the drag racing community.
Turbo John shares captivating stories from his early days in the sport, recounting the adrenaline-fueled moments on the track and the camaraderie among fellow racers. From co-founding a speed shop in the early 2000s to realizing his true passion lay elsewhere, Turbo John opens up about the highs and lows of his racing career.
As a blue-collar racer who made waves with his open trailer and sheer determination, Turbo John reflects on the evolution of the racing scene and the challenges faced by everyday enthusiasts in an increasingly competitive landscape. He offers insightful commentary on the no prep racing scene, expressing concerns about the potential pitfalls that could mirror past trends of big-budget teams overshadowing grassroots racers.
Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation packed with wisdom, nostalgia, and a glimpse into the heart of drag racing. Tune in to Tin Soldier Tuesday and join us as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of Turbo John and the enduring legacy of grassroots racing.
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Turbo magazine came out in 1985. That was the first turbo information I remember seeing. A lot of GN stuff
TJ is a good dude! Let me know when ya got some free time I’d love to come down!
My man
Another great video with another great guy ! I enjoy listening to both of you and believe whole heartedly that you enjoy helping the little guy get his bang for his Buck let’s go racing I love that quality in both of you all
Man Jason, you are such a humble guy. I hope that you are aware that everyone can see HIM and HIS influence on you in everything that you do. Turbo John, another very humble individual. So glad to see him back at it after the wreck. Prayers going out to his buddy whos shop just burnt. It was heart breaking to see.
Awesome stuff
Being a local radial racer in NC I see turbo John for years now at my local tracks he’s just the best .. one of the most humble guys I’ve ever meet him and his team Randy Courtney Brian Milton etc etc very good dudes
Liked it before I even watched it..tj and j..how couldn't it be good
Turbo John,, HAELL YEAH Brutha!
TJ mentioning the 'Step Up or Step Out' mentality being the death of some classes is so true. Not many have the cash to continue the step up thing so they either step DOWN or quit and the class's are left with only the few folks with deep pockets. The average Jane and Joe wage earners are left on the sidelines.
The guys mentioning how cool YouTube is and the impact it has made on regular 'sponsored' television,, yep, it's true. I almost never watch network tv anymore. Were it not for my Wife watching QVC and Animal Planet I'd cancel it and watch YouTube exclusively.
What a great conversation between two guys who love drag racing. At the upper end of drag racing the egos of the drivers really spoil it for me. Give me down to earth no prep guys like John and KC max every time.
You nailed it turbo john is the peoples champ who doesn't like that guy i could listen to him talk all day his accent is something else could you imagine him with a new york accent…lol great video
2 of my fav youtubers!!!
John is a great person and I’m proud to know him and call him a friend
Awesome! We have followed TJ a long time and his channel is one of our favorites.
Turbo jon is a amazing at how he explains everything
I started racing about same time as John did and in the 90’s if you had a naturally aspirated motor that made 1hp per cubic inch in a street car you had a fast car
Turbo John don't mind to help anyone that what I like
Thanks for having me on the pod cast! Was really fun, and I had a blast! Thanks for the kind comments y’all!
This is what it’s all about
John is a righteous guy!!
He needs a ford motor and to get rid of the Chevy motor
I was kind of upset that he painted the saturn, that bowling ball paint job gave it character
Great episode….TJ is one of my favorites
Nice to hear Poppy get an honorable mention! He's a good guy and dedicated racer. He's surrounded by great people as well. You guys should sit down with him sometime.
Turbo mustang, LS, what do you think about no intercooler on E 85 and some street use? Foolish?
Turbo John is so close to home with coming from nothing making racing fun win or lose