His SECRET to AFFORDING Motorcycle Racing’s MOST EXPENSIVE class for 35 Years!

A wise man once said to race NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle you better be able to light your cigars with $100 bills. Motorcycle drag racing veteran Steve Johnson has found another way and in this video he gives us a tour of his race shop, tells some great drag bike racing stories and gives secrets, tips, and advice on how he has been able to find big sponsors over the years to keep him going in the NHRA for nearly 35 seasons. Come with us as we take a tour and have an in-depth conversation about raging, memories, die cast, sponsor proposals, race team marketing and more with NHRA’s Steve Johnson.
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[@tonyt8805]

Thank you so much Jack 😉🎉😉 Terry Vance, John Myers, and Steve Johnson are my favorites of all time!!! 💯😎💯

[@petekosar8379]

I'm a Harley Guy. But I would love to see this Man win a National Championship!

[@lesblack8036]

He did a couple years ago it only took him 28 years too do it because all the top guys broke all weekend and he leases his motor from byran hines each race.

[@petekosar8379]

@@lesblack8036 oh so he did 👍thanks for the heads up Mr. White!!!

[@reecetbobby5347]

@@lesblack8036 Pretty sure that's not accurate. He's won 6 national events but has never been the champion at season's end.

[@lesblack8036]

The longest running hobby racer their ever was steve johnson in all his glory.

[@paulmazzola398]

Steve isn't a hobby racer. He's a racers racer! Matt Smith is arrogant person born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Steve is down to earth person had a chance to meet him at Englishtown many years ago and see behind ropes of his pit.

[@Scoe91Til]

I'm sensing sarcasm?

[@Punishum]

To the few folks who thumbs down this video, I feel sorry for you that your life sucks so much that after watching this great content you still just had to leave a negative response. GOD bless you.

[@paulboone44444]

Hands down the most human being in PSM. More please . Thanks for the great educational video

[@shawnwalsh5430]

Thanks John Meyers helped me back in the middle 80's. What a pro. We mainly ran out of Orlando Speed World back then.

[@shawnwalsh5430]

A genius and Gentleman.

[@jasonboyd5220]

Beautiful shop Steve. Hope you get another Wally soon.

[@Scoe91Til]

He did! Having a awesome year.

[@semperfi6288]

We love you Steve Johnson😁👍 What a likeable dude!! AND a guy that can add value to anybodys botom line, image, and vision.

[@gilbertgarcia1867]

Steve is so energized and positive,if he ever needs a CDL driver I’m in!

[@robertbynum4494]

Absolutely great show...Steve is a tier one human

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I remember way back when Steve had his shop in southern CA area in the SF valley.......glad to see he is still active in racing! Ride it like ya stole it!

[@feez357]

This is really good stuff. I will watch this again in its entirety.

[@shanevermij4780]

Steve Myers WOW what a stunning entrance to your business, it is amazing to see your history displayed on entering. You would not believe how humble he is. Love got into bike racing for the girls, probably knows better now that why he stuck with the bikes🏁🏁🏁😂😂😂😂

[@DavidC1]

ive become more interested in pro stock since finding your channel a year ago. Very interesting category

[@bradwoodward4221]

You out do yourself each time Jack!! Good Stuff!! Thanks

[@hughmclucas2748]

One of your best video s Thanks for the Tour Love it

[@dennishowell6494]

Thank you Steve and cycle drag for this interview from Mobile Alabama

[@tfjack97]

Jack, as usual another excellent video with one of best supporters of the sport of motorcycle drag racing. I met Steve back in the day of IDBA, ProStar when he was fairly new in the sport of should I say of semi to pro racing. he always had time to talk

[@semperfi6288]

The only other guy in my memory that is as cool in pro stock motorcycle is now top fuel driver, Antron Brown. Super approachable and just the coolest dude.

[@edwardchascsa4191]

Super interesting. Every time I think wow what a great interview or video blog, you step it up a notch. Great job.

[@invincible7447]

God Bless from this Persian kid in MN

[@mikeharmes1863]

Iovine racing went from shorts a d tee shirts to uniforms second race in th I D B A racing we recieved award sunshine nationals. Best appearing crew.Back when All the greats Steve mentioned

[@mikeharmes1863]

Back 88 ,89those were the days

[@matthewkilgore6783]

Birmingham, Alabama needs a drag strip to go with Barber Motorsports Park

[@BofoshoBeatz]

Love steve . Such a nice n cool man . Thx for the interview

[@vwdarrin]

Hey Jack congratulations on 200,000 subscribers part two would be a great video

[@shoominati23]

You know the guy who directed the James Bond movies, Albert H Broccoli. Someone in his family invented Broccoli by binding the vegetable DNA of plants Cabbage and Cauliflower.. True story ;)

[@ryanpatrick2983]

Welcome to my home state sir.

[@jameswhiteman6901]

Awesome content. Australia is watching..!!.

[@DavidC1]

Cycle Drag tractor trailer coming soon jack??? :) xD :) !!! VEry interesting behind the scenes look!

[@omegalopez71]

Yes a part 2

[@boomerpaschall]

The legends say it best

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

The best channel ever ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

[@scpatriot4786]

Awesome job!

[@MasterLee1955]

Another GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!! i'm going to have to call him.

[@arthurtarola6848]

Well done Jack!!

[@cincoljay]

Nice interview with a great person

[@N2OBusa]

I have been in that Race Rock Cafe.

[@jasonboyd5220]

Me too & probably took the same pic. That place was awesome.

[@keithnielsen4776]

I was at race rock twice love the burnout burger with flaming fries

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

my dads got most of them bikes if not all them !

[@williamhowton4404]

You are in my stomping grounds!!

[@weldmachine]

Sponsorship ???? I am sure many think that everything paid for by a Sponsor is great. The Not so great part is the amount of time an effort required to get a Decent Sponsor. Decent meaning ? Someone who will pay most of your bills so you can go racing. The downside to Sponsorship most don't think about is the amount of time it takes to get a Good Sponsor plus Keep that Sponsor. Serious Sponsor money usually means serious hours of input to work with the Sponsor. Some require you to be at certain events for them to gain maximum exposure. Which also means you Need to be prepared to be there like or Not ???? Even IF that means travelling all night to get there and set up. Somewhere in the middle of All this you need to find time to actually race. Personal life is put on hold and other sacrifices need to be made also. But without Sponsors you run a very lean racing session. The other thing that can happen is ? A Sponsor can simply decide they don't want to work with you anymore ???? In some cases you might have multiple Sponsors which require you to do different things for them just to get and keep their Sponsorship. Not as easy as it might seem. But it's Always like that ? Things always look much better from outside looking in ??

[@michaelgallopo5879]

Super Man Steve

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

Wooooooow Awesome Amazing Fantastic Exelent Magical The Best ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

[@jaythomas1329]

Great video!

[@warrendondero6161]

Great video Jack !! Can Cycledrag sponsor me?? If not how about a sticker then 🤗

[@rockynone4515]

Part 2 ?

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

My Father got a hell of a collection of model replica bikes man ill send yout some pic one day on FB!

[@shanevermij4780]

Steve he who dies with ghe most engines wins👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bentleyrodgers6]

Do you race

[@hornetxhd]

He has a stock wheelbase hayabusa that he’s learning on

[@DanNevis]

Well I know one guy in Fl. that affords prodrag racing by okie doking custumers into 107" S&S build and only flywheels and gear drive cams are S&S....thief and liar

[@dford344]

Drama Queen

[@raypappas564]

Great job!