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Rory McNeil · 01-13-2009, 11:11 PM

I just recieved the sad news that longtime Div. 6 Stock & Super Stock racer and engine builder, Richard Johnston passed away this morning. "R.J." as he was best known, most recently ran his 85 Oldsmobile (ex Popular Hot Rodding`s "Project O" project car) in SS/GTIA, he also ran a 68 Nova in D/SA before that, but Rick will always be best known for his 55 &56 Chevy 265 powered cars that he ran in the 70`s & 80`s. His SS/NA 56 sedan was a many time record holder, and it was with this car that he toured to most of the NHRA National events almost 30 years ago during a year long racing vacation. That year Rick was the #1 qualifier at the majority of the races that he attended. Rick was 59 years old, and a lifelong Richmond BC Canada resident. I will post the details of a memorial for Rick as the information becomes available. RIP Rick.

01-13-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Longtime S-S/S racer passes. I just recieved the sad news that longtime Div. 6 Stock & Super Stock racer and engine builder, Richard Johnston passed away this morning. "R.J." as he was best known, most recently ran his 85 Oldsmobile (ex Popular Hot Rodding`s "Project O" project car) in SS/GTIA, he also ran a 68 Nova in D/SA before that, but Rick will always be best known for his 55 &56 Chevy 265 powered cars that he ran in the 70`s & 80`s. His SS/NA 56 sedan was a many time record holder, and it was with this car that he toured to most of the NHRA National events almost 30 years ago during a year long racing vacation. That year Rick was the #1 qualifier at the majority of the races that he attended. Rick was 59 years old, and a lifelong Richmond BC Canada resident. I will post the details of a memorial for Rick as the information becomes available. RIP Rick. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang