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Post by indy on Mar 10, 2016 11:22:20 GMT -5
Bobby was a good NASCAR driver and made two Indy 500 starts: drove from 22nd to 7th as Clark's Lotus teammate in '65 and drove an old Shrike for J.C. Agajanian from 32nd to 10th in '69.
God speed Bobby!
Jordan
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Post by SWT500 on Mar 10, 2016 15:08:56 GMT -5
Chapman, without telling Bobby, changed the gear ratios on the Lotus before the race. BJ was down on revs and could not go faster. He never forgave Chapman.
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2016 15:20:36 GMT -5
 Bobby was at IMS in 2011 for the 100th anniversary festivities. 
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 10, 2016 18:01:15 GMT -5
Chapman stiffed Andy G and now I hear about Bobby Johns. Did he make any friends during his time at IMS?
John
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 19:11:18 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure he didn't go there to make friends $$$$$
As far as "stiffing" Granatelli, I guess that comes down to whom you believe. I don't think Andy was a Saint by any stretch of the imagination. (although I have heard a few good stories about him from the aviation guys I know)
I know of several stories were the car is changed without the driver knowing.
That being said, Bobby Johns did a heck of a job when he came to the Speedway. Another guy whom it would have been cool to sit down and talk with.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 10, 2016 21:10:19 GMT -5
Given everything I've read, Bobby was the consummate pro
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Post by alterrenner on Mar 11, 2016 5:49:47 GMT -5
Sad news. Vintage Racing Magazine did an article on Bobby Johns just a few months ago! Sad news, indeed.
--Frank
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