From a general knowledge standpoint, Jessika Johnson probably knows more about the entire Chevrolet vehicle lineup and GM engineering developments than most of the guys down at the local watering hole. Chances are she can also drive a lot better than them too.
As a Chevrolet Service Advisor for the better part of the past twenty years, Jessika has seen, studied, and talked about everything the bow-tie badge offers. But nothing has captivated her interest quite like the vehicle that would propel her into the 9-second bracket in the 1/4-mile.
Roxy, the 2016 Camaro 2SS, and her pilot, Jessika Johnson, patiently awaiting their next race…
How Jessika wound up with “Roxy,” her 2016 Camaro 2SS, is a bit of a journey in and of itself. Just prior to taking possession of the vehicle in May of 2016, Jessika was preparing the last of her divorce papers. In desperate need of a distraction from the anguish she had just endured, she looked for comfort in the arms of an M6 Corvette but was unable to find solace.
But when the Simi Valley Chevrolet dealership where she works received a trailer full of sixth-gen Camaros, all it took was firing up a 2SS for Jessika to forget all about her Corvette love affair. The chassis provided the perfect match, and with the last of the divorce papers filed, Jessika decided that it was time to start a different sort of relationship.
The license plate says it all, in case you had any questions.
Putting things in reverse, it becomes evident that Jessika’s attraction to all things Chevy started long before Roxy appeared on the scene. Way back in high school, a counselor suggested that Jessika get an easy “A” by attending auto shop class. All it took was disassembling and reassembling an alternator for Jessika to realize that she was born to be a gearhead. Shortly after that, a ’70 Nova ended up in Jessika’s possession, a fantastic first car that would take her to street races and drag strips all over the greater Los Angeles…
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