When it comes to dad’s Christmastime gift, the norm is a pair of socks or maybe a necktie. Maybe if it’s a special year, he’ll luck up and get a rod and reel.

Roy Johnson is counting his blessings during this holiday season.

When it comes to dad’s Christmastime gift, the norm is a pair of socks or maybe a necktie. Maybe if it’s a special year, he’ll luck up and get a rod and reel.

Roy Johnson is counting his blessings during this holiday season.

The former championship drag racer turned Pro Stock engine builder from Greeneville, Tenn., was presented what could easily be described as the ultimate present on Christmas Day.

Johnson’s son, NHRA Pro Stock standout Allen Johnson, presented his father with a new 2010 Dodge Challengers painted identical to his 1970’s Mopar.

The souped up Dodge is handiwork of B&B Racecars in Hohenwald, Tenn.

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