sport news Johnnie Walker: Death of racing legend who won the Australian Grand Prix throws ... trends now
sport news Johnnie Walker: Death of racing legend who won the Australian Grand Prix throws ... trends now
Star had stellar career that lasted for 16 years He died earlier this week after becoming household name
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Australian motor sport is mourning the loss of Grand Prix and Drivers Championship winner Johnnie Walker, who passed away earlier this week aged 79 after a glittering career that made him a household name at his peak.
Walker won the Australian Drivers' Championship in 1979, when it was the top-tier competition for open-wheel cars down under, and also finished second in 1973 and 1975.
He also won the Australian Grand Prix in 1979, beating fellow Aussie motor sport greats like John Bowe and
