TMW - 11-2-2005 at 08:15 AM
I have a friend who's trying to contact Johnny Johnson in Loreto. Johnny is a former off road racer and many time winner of the Baja 1000. I
understand he is living on a boat in Loreto. An address or phone number would be appreciated. If he wants to know who's looking for him, it's Bob
Bower. He'll know who he is.
TMW - 11-2-2005 at 08:28 AM
Thanks Pompano, good ideal.
David K - 11-2-2005 at 08:50 AM
TW, about 3 years ago 'Alejandra de Baja' met Johnny in La Paz (where he was then living, on on a yacht?) and told me about this 'fellow' who
introduced himself as a former Baja 1000 winner, etc. I said, "yes in 1973 he and Bobby Ferro teamed and drove a single seat buggy to win the 1000". I
know he also won and raced more years, as well.
Isn't 'Johnson's Bug Works' in Santee originally his?
[Edited on 11-2-2005 by David K]
comitan - 11-2-2005 at 08:57 AM
They should answer to the call sign Topaz unless they changed the name of the boat. Rather than ask for johnny johnson people know them as John &
Nancy.
[Edited on 11-2-2005 by comitan]
thebajarunner - 11-2-2005 at 03:37 PM
Johnny was great in the single seaters when we first broke into the Baja deal in 1972.
Then he got involved in the big front engine V-8 single seater that Mickey Thompson was originally working with.
It was fast as lightning on the straights, and a real slug in the rough.
We stormed around him in a Laguna Salada BRA race in our Old Blue truck somewhere around 1975...
1973 BSC Baja 1000 (Mil)
David K - 11-2-2005 at 06:46 PM
Here is a photo I took of Johnny Johnson's racer in Ensenada during registration the day before the 1000 he won (with co-pilot Bobby Ferro)...
[Edited on 11-3-2005 by David K]
LaTijereta - 11-2-2005 at 07:46 PM
Johnny lives in Juncalito, south of Loreto.
Comes into town about 2-3 times a week, likes to hang out a MaCaws for happy hour. He is part to the sailboat network out of Puerto Escondido.
Bob and Johnny raced together in the some earlier Baja races, Johnny I think has 15-16 class wins at the Baja 1000 over the years.
John Johnson
CJ - 11-2-2005 at 10:00 PM
I know John. I'll look around and give the message....darn I drove by Juncalito today.
TMW - 11-3-2005 at 08:18 AM
Thanks CJ and everyone else.
Julie - 11-5-2005 at 08:30 AM
Johnny has been made aware of the search for him and will respond within the next day or so.
Julie
Iguana Inn
TMW - 11-5-2005 at 09:36 AM
Thanks Julie
David K - 11-5-2005 at 09:46 AM
Isn't the Internet and the Baja Nomads great??!!
Julie - 11-19-2005 at 07:38 AM
I spoke with Johnny again yesterday. He does not know how to get ahold of the gentleman looking for him. He does not have access to a computer and
would appreciate it if any contact info could be sent to us at iguanainn@yahoo.com and we will pass it on to him.
Gracias
Julie Ramos
Iguana Inn
TMW - 11-21-2005 at 05:01 PM
Thanks Julie, I'll email Bob with your email.
Contact Made
LaTijereta - 11-25-2005 at 08:32 AM
Talked with Bob at the BFG party last weekend after the race, and he has been in touch with Johnny