Driver Profile & Biography John Allen Hometown:  Chanute, KS Spouse:  Dawn Kids:  Dylan, 15, and Kenton, 13 Occupation:  Owner - Allen's Automotive Height/Weight:  5’ 10”, 190 lbs. Hobbies:  Racing and being with my family Heroes:  My dad Personal Vehicle:  my motorhome Favorite Food:  Crab legs Favorite Drink:  Coke Favorite Color:  Blue Favorite Sports Teams:  KU basketball Favorite TV Shows:  Justified Favorite Drivers:  Billy Moyer, Steve Kinser, Gary Wright Favorite Music:  Cowboy Cool Favorite Performer:  David B. Harrison About John: Born and raised in Chanute, Kan., John Allen has become one of the most successful drivers in the Modified division. John started racing at the age of 16, driving Street Stocks in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Late Models followed four years later and in 1991 John began his Modified career, driving throughout the Midwest and South. Following the USMS Modified tour (now USMTS) in 1995 and 1996, John finished second and third, respectively, in points. He began the 1998 season following the NCRA Modified Series, finishing second in points. The 1999 season saw John dominate the NCRA Modified Series, winning numerous features throughout the Midwest and collecting his first NCRA Modified Series Championship. The 2000 NCRA season proved to be a close race in points, culminating the last week of the season with John defending his title. The 2001 season saw A&A Racing and John Allen making it three in a row for an unprecedented third consecutive NCRA Modified Series Championship. In the 2002 season, John finished third in NCRA Modified Series points, closing the gap with the leaders in the final races. From 2003 to 2006, John enjoyed competing at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, while also competing many USMTS, NCRA and open events throughout the Midwest. 2005 David B. Harrison joins our crew as car owner. In 2007, John added two more track championships to his resume, winning the Modified Track Championship at both Lakeside Speedway and Heartland Park Topeka (Kan). In 2008, John won 2 USMTS races and 3 races at the Belleville Highbanks. 2009 was John's 25th year of racing. He captured 15 A feature wins and now has over 200 career wins. 2010 saw John adding a few IMCA races to his schedule. Along with two Hughes Chassis John had a Big Dog Chassis to run at these shows. 2011 John competed locally and at many specials in the area. He added a Shaw Chassis to his stable to be able to compete at some IMCA specials. He is also selling these cars at Allen's Automotive Inc. 2012-stayed tuned!! Career Highlights: Over 200 A feature wins 2007 Lakeside Speedway Modified Champion 2007 CARB Sportsman of the Year 2007 Heartland Park Topeka Modified Champion 2006 Linn Co Speedway Modified Champion 3-Time NCRA Modified Series Champion (1999-2001) Career Goals: To win as many races and championships as possible.

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