You and Johnny partnered in the SBR.

He raced along with you, and helped you in most of the fights you two encountered.

You placed 3rd in the race, but you weren't that happy. You told him you'd be back, and you went to the dressing room.

After some time, he decided to go for you, and he found you on the dressing room, smoking (even though you have asthma) and burning yourself with the cigarette, while the other racers were dressing and ignoring and making fun of you.