Jason Johnson Joins Clauson-Marshall Chili Bowl Roster
Story By: CLAUSON – MARSHALL RACING MEDIA
Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. –December 8, 2016- Reigning Knoxville Nationals champion Jason Johnson has joined Clauson-Marshall Racing for the upcoming Chili Bow Midget Nationals.
Johnson joins the man he bested at Knoxville, Donny Schatz, as well as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Tyler Courtney on the Clauson-Marshall Racing Chili Bowl lineup. The team is co-owned by Richard Marshall and Tim Clauson.
“I am delighted for this opportunity to be a part of the initial Clauson-Marshall Racing Chili Bowl campaign with more determination to represent Bryan Clauson in many fashions, beyond just on the racetrack,” Johnson said.
It’s a partnership that was unknowingly triggered nearly three years ago when Stenhouse introduced Johnson to Richard and Jennifer Marshall at the 2014 Chili Bowl.
“We subsequently dipped our toes in the water with sponsoring Jason’s ASCS sprint car program,” team co-owner Richard Marshall explained. “I was immediately impressed with his diehard work ethic and attention to detail.”
Johnson went on to a fifth consecutive ASCS title that year including his fourth overall as a driver and the decision was made.
“We agreed that the World of Outlaws was a logical next step,” Marshall said.
Johnson broke his back early in his rookie campaign, but that didn’t slow the team.
“Jason kept the team running with an even more focused, diehard attitude,” Marshall said. “Never ending improvement was the daily goal. I suddenly realized I was getting a front row seat to the how big races and championship wins are earned.”
Marshall watched on in elation as Johnson carry the Priority Aviation colors to victory lane at this year’s Knoxville Nationals.
“Jason’s fight back to contention as a driver/owner, building to his Knoxville Nationals win this summer was the kind of stuff that book are written about,” Marshall said. “To say that Jason has earned a seat on BC’s Dream Team is an understatement. I am proud to call Jason a friend and even more proud to see him continue his momentum in our car.”
“Thank you Tim Clauson for the call to be a part of this elite team,” Johnson said. “And thank you to Richard and Jennifer Marshall for another great Chili Bowl opportunity along with their Priority Aviation Services commitment to JJR.”
