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John Parker
  • Date of Birth: 11 February 1953
  • Place of Birth: Brisbane
  • Resides: Joyner
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Nickname: Johnny Rotten
  • Trade: Motor Mehcanic PHD
  • Occupation: Self Employed
  • Favourite Food: Steak and Veges
  • First Bike: 750 WLA
  • Ambition: First HD Pro Stock win in Australia
  • Admires most in others: Sense of Humour
  • Hobbies & Interests off the Drag Strip: Old Cars
  • First Season in Drag Racing: 1973
  • Racing Inspiration: Victor Bray
  • Racing Achievements: Several National Championships. First naturally aspirated Harley to set the 150 mph record. First naturally aspirated Harley to run into the 11 sec, 10 sec and 9 sec times.
  • Favourite Drag Strip: Kwinana, WA
  • Sponsors: Morgan and Wacker, Gonzo Pipes, FXL Data Loggers, HPC Coatings, RT Racing.
Drag Bike Specs
#887
  • Specs: Push Rod Competition Bike
  • Engine: Air cooled, Push Rod, H-D V-Twin
  • Size: 127 c.u.
  • Horsepower: 200 h.p.
  • Transmission: 3 speed Bradfoot
  • Fuel: Methanol
  • Best ET: 8.69 sec
  • Best Speed: 153 mph



 

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