Dick Johnson

Race Car Driver

Birthday April 26, 1945

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Australia

Age 78 years old

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About

Five-time Australian Touring Car champion who was an active racer from 1970 to 2000.

Before Fame

He began driving as a kid under the instruction of his father.

Trivia

He became the owner of Dick Johnson Racing, a V8 supercar team that helped get him inducted into the V8 Supercar Hall of Fame in 2001.

Family Life

His son, Steven Johnson, also became a professional race car driver.

Associated With

He briefly raced in NASCAR, where he competed with the legendary Dale Earnhardt.