Dick Johnson: The autobiography of a true-blue Aussie sporting legend
Aug 2013 · Random House Australia
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The incredible story of Dick Johnson – the Aussie battler who became an all-time V8 great.
Ford legend Johnson did not get his break in motorsport until he was famously smashed out by a rock in the 1980 Bathurst 1000. But true to his never-say-die attitude, he went on to establish one of Australia’s most successful V8 Supercar teams, amidst a dramatic career that, on many occasions, almost saw him lose his home, his team and even his life.
Through intimate revelations and blistering accounts of the motor racing industry, Johnson reveals the incredible strength and commitment it took to win three Bathurst titles and a record five Australian Touring Car Championships in a remarkable career spanning almost 50 years.
Ford legend Johnson did not get his break in motorsport until he was famously smashed out by a rock in the 1980 Bathurst 1000. But true to his never-say-die attitude, he went on to establish one of Australia’s most successful V8 Supercar teams, amidst a dramatic career that, on many occasions, almost saw him lose his home, his team and even his life.
Through intimate revelations and blistering accounts of the motor racing industry, Johnson reveals the incredible strength and commitment it took to win three Bathurst titles and a record five Australian Touring Car Championships in a remarkable career spanning almost 50 years.
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Jason Mizzi
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August 10, 2013
It doesn't matter if your not into motor sport, this book is about a humble man who turned into a dead set Australian Legend. Wish there was a lot more like you Dick!!!!
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sean henderson
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August 18, 2014
Grew up watching this ledgend on the telly, to read his book about his life is great a fabulous insight into the mind of a fellow queenslander and tru blu aussie battler! Good on ya dicky thanks for everything you have given to motor racing
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A Google user
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October 9, 2017
It is so cool he i the best racer of all time
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About the author
Dick Johnson (Author)
Dick Johnson is a five times Australian Touring Car Champion and three times Bathurst winner.
Famously collected by a rock at Bathurst in 1980 at the age of 35, he rebounded to become a V8 hall of famer and one of the greatest drivers ever.
Johnson is to Ford what Peter Brock was to Holden; their ultimate warrior and all time favourite.
Johnson now runs and owns the most successful team in the history of V8 Supercars, Dick Johnson Racing.
James Phelps (Author)
James Phelps is an award-winning senior reporter for the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph in Sydney.
He began as on overnight police rounds reporter before moving into sport, where he became one of Australia's best news-breaking rugby league reporters.
James became News Corp Australia's Chief National Motorsports Writer and travelled the world, chasing F1 stories as well as becoming Australia's number one V8 Supercar reporter. James is also a senior feature writer for the Sunday Telegraph.
Following the bestselling Dick Johnson: The Autobiography of a True-Blue Aussie Sporting Legend, James returned to his roots to delve into the criminal underworld with a series of crime books: Australia's Hardest Prison: Inside the Walls of Long Bay Jail; Australia's Most Murderous Prison; and Australia's Toughest Prisons: Inmates. James is a twice V8 Supercar media award winner and a former News Awards 'Young Journalist of the Year' and 'Sport Reporter of the Year'.
Dick Johnson is a five times Australian Touring Car Champion and three times Bathurst winner.
Famously collected by a rock at Bathurst in 1980 at the age of 35, he rebounded to become a V8 hall of famer and one of the greatest drivers ever.
Johnson is to Ford what Peter Brock was to Holden; their ultimate warrior and all time favourite.
Johnson now runs and owns the most successful team in the history of V8 Supercars, Dick Johnson Racing.
James Phelps (Author)
James Phelps is an award-winning senior reporter for the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph in Sydney.
He began as on overnight police rounds reporter before moving into sport, where he became one of Australia's best news-breaking rugby league reporters.
James became News Corp Australia's Chief National Motorsports Writer and travelled the world, chasing F1 stories as well as becoming Australia's number one V8 Supercar reporter. James is also a senior feature writer for the Sunday Telegraph.
Following the bestselling Dick Johnson: The Autobiography of a True-Blue Aussie Sporting Legend, James returned to his roots to delve into the criminal underworld with a series of crime books: Australia's Hardest Prison: Inside the Walls of Long Bay Jail; Australia's Most Murderous Prison; and Australia's Toughest Prisons: Inmates. James is a twice V8 Supercar media award winner and a former News Awards 'Young Journalist of the Year' and 'Sport Reporter of the Year'.
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