Johnson, grandson of touring car great Dick Johnson and son of Supercars race winner Steve Johnson, has stepped up to national-level Trans Am this season as part of his progression through the racing ranks.
After two rounds he sits 14th in the standings and has three Top 10 and a top five result to his name.
He’s now landed a major backer for his Team Johnson-run Mustang for the remainder of the season, NAPA stepping up as part of its commitment to grassroots racing.
Johnson has also joined the NAPA Know How Motorsport Academy as part of the deal.
The new-look car will debut at this weekend’s Bathurst 6 Hour, where Trans Am is one of the support categories.
“It’s awesome to have NAPA Auto Parts on our Team Johnson Trans Am car, and what better place to kick off the partnership than at Mount Panorama, which will be my first time at the track,” said Johnson.
“The thing I love about Trans Am is that for young kids like me, trying to forge a career in the sport, the cars have…
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