Pro Mod Wrecks at Lights Out 9, Andrew Johnson Holds on for a Wild Ride

No matter what level you’re drag racing at, there is a lot to think about before, during, and after a pass. While going in a straight line might not seem like something that’s challenging to people who have no idea what goes into the sport, those who have ever set tire to track can attest to the fact that there is certainly a lot of input that goes into getting a perfect pass. As cars get faster and faster, these inputs become more and more plentiful and therefore, eventually you get a whole bunch of combustible elements that get thrown into one pressure cooker of a situation that ends up being some of the most entertaining stuff that you’ll see on a racing surface like the one that’s rolling at Lights Out 9, one of our favorites.

This time, we check out some early action from the event that shows off a Pro Mod as piloted by Andrew Johnson as it makes its way down the track before encountering a little bit of trouble. You see, with cars this powerful, it’s very important to stay within the area of the track that’s known as “the groove,” or the darker area where all of the rubber and sticky-icky reside to help you gather traction, therefore, giving all of that power the chance to actually make it to the ground and not get lost somewhere along the way in tire spin that’s sure to come outside of it.

If you watch the video below, you’ll be able to see the moment that this Pro Mod pass goes awry when the car ends up sliding out of that sweet spot, getting into no man’s land and eventually losing control to the point where the car collided with the wall and did some big-time damage. It doesn’t appear as if any injuries occurred during this instance, however, you have to feel for a driver who has taken on this type of adversity this soon in the weekend. All racers have put in lots of time to prepare for the event and you can’t help but hope for the best for all of them.