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  1. 12.10.16, 11:08 PM #1
    John Barthelmass
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    Default Herm Johnson - FSV and Indy racer

    I saw on another racing website that Herm Johnson, FSV racer and two-time Indy 500 starter in the '70's and '80's, passed away earlier today. I hesitated to post anything here but, since I hadn't seen anything appear, I didn't want to let the passing of this wonderful driver and all-around good guy go unnoticed.
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    Default robin wrote the piece

    unfortunately it's true.,...

    they were buds....

    herm was a great guy and a treat to be around.....

    https://www.racer.com/indycar/item/1...nson-1953-2016
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    just more sad news
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    Herm did my helmets when I was doing Indy Lights. Just a class guy, such a shame gone so soon. RIP Herm.
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    Raced and laughed and played with him in Supervees. Herm was a good guy, fun to be around, and like many, he suffered much in this life and yet cared just as much about others. Rest In Peace friend, you've earned it!

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    Default Herm J 1976 Runoffs Pix

    Found these two images stuffed away in a photo album. As I recall he drove quite the race in less than ideal conditions. Was my 1st Runoffs and have only missed one since...
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    Default Herm

    Here is a picture I took of Herm, circa 1976. Last IMSA Super Vee race. RIP Herm.

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  12. 12.15.16, 9:54 PM #8
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    Default Herm's vidio collection

    This was posted by a local club member Stephan Anderson from Eau Claire, WI

    "Herm Johnson's race tapes he gave me a hand full of years ago. I decided to upload them after his passing.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asvD...tephanAnderson
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdke...tephanAnderson
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIkP...tephanAnderson

    Enjoy, as I have many times over the years."
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