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Dick Johnson Racing

A Legacy Forged in Speed: The Unrivaled Chronicle of Australian Motorsport's Most Iconic Team.

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A Motorsport Dynasty

Enduring Excellence

Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) stands as a titan in Australian motorsport, renowned for its unparalleled success and enduring legacy. Founded by the legendary Dick Johnson, the team has competed in the Supercars Championship for decades, amassing numerous accolades and etching its name into the annals of racing history.

Ford's Flagbearer

For much of its existence, DJR has been synonymous with Ford Australia, campaigning iconic models from the Blue Oval. From the Group C era to the modern Mustang, the team has consistently represented Ford with distinction, fostering a deep connection with fans and the manufacturer alike.

Championship Pedigree

With ten drivers' championships and three teams' championships, DJR boasts a remarkable record of success. Its drivers have achieved countless race wins, pole positions, and iconic victories, most notably at the prestigious Bathurst 1000, solidifying its status as a benchmark for excellence in Australian touring car racing.

The Chronicle of Speed

Origins and Group C

Founded in 1980 by Dick Johnson, the team emerged from humble beginnings. After a dramatic incident involving a rock at Bathurst in 1980, public support and Ford Australia's backing allowed Johnson to establish his own team. The early years saw the team compete with Ford Falcons, quickly becoming a formidable force in the Group C touring car regulations.

The Mustang and Sierra Eras

The transition to international Group A regulations in 1985 led DJR to acquire Zakspeed-built Ford Mustangs. While reliability was a challenge, the team achieved runner-up in the 1985 ATCC. The subsequent switch to the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth in 1987 marked a period of significant development and success, with the team overcoming early reliability issues to become a dominant force, securing multiple championships.

Falcon Dominance

The 1990s saw DJR embrace the Ford Falcon platform, with the EB and subsequent models becoming synonymous with the team's success. This era included John Bowe's championship wins in 1995 and a period of strong performance, culminating in victories at Sandown and Bathurst in 1994. The team continued to be a front-runner through the V8 Supercar era.

DJR Team Penske Partnership

In 2014, a significant chapter began with Roger Penske's investment, forming DJR Team Penske. This collaboration brought world-class engineering and resources, leading to a resurgence in performance. Scott McLaughlin, under this banner, secured three consecutive Supercars drivers' championships (2018-2020) and a Bathurst 1000 win in 2019, marking one of the team's most dominant periods.

Return to Roots and Modern Era

Following Penske's divestment in 2020, the team returned to its iconic name, Dick Johnson Racing, now branded as the Shell V-Power Racing Team. With continued success and a strong driver lineup, DJR remains a leading contender in the Supercars Championship, upholding its rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of performance.

Iconic Machines

Ford XE Falcon

The Ford XE Falcon, particularly the Tru-Blu sponsored #17 car, became an icon of the early 1980s. It was instrumental in Dick Johnson's championship wins and his first Bathurst victory in 1981, symbolizing resilience and the team's rise to prominence.

Ford Sierra RS500

The turbocharged Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth was a dominant force in the Group A era. DJR's Sierras, known for their speed and the team's innovative use of EPROM chips and upgraded drivetrains, secured championships and proved to be the fastest in the world during their tenure.

Ford EB/EL Falcon

The V8-powered Ford Falcons of the 1990s, including the EB and EL models, carried DJR to significant victories, including the 1994 Sandown and Bathurst endurance races. John Bowe's 1995 championship further cemented the Falcon's place in the team's history.

Ford Mustang GT

The introduction of the Ford Mustang GT for the Gen2 Supercars era, particularly under the DJR Team Penske banner, heralded a new era of success. Scott McLaughlin's championship-winning campaigns in 2019 and 2020 were achieved in these powerful machines, showcasing cutting-edge performance.

Legends Behind the Wheel

Dick Johnson

The heart and soul of the team. A five-time ATCC champion and three-time Bathurst 1000 winner, Johnson's driving prowess, charisma, and entrepreneurial spirit built DJR into a motorsport institution.

John Bowe

A highly successful driver for DJR, Bowe secured two ATCC championships (1995, 2001) and multiple Bathurst podiums with the team. His consistent performance and skill were vital to DJR's success through the 1990s and early 2000s.

Scott McLaughlin

The dominant force of the late 2010s. McLaughlin, driving for DJR Team Penske, achieved three consecutive Supercars drivers' championships (2018-2020) and the 2019 Bathurst 1000, showcasing exceptional speed and consistency.

Will Davison

A multiple-race winner and championship contender, Will Davison has had multiple stints with DJR, most recently as a key driver for the Shell V-Power Racing Team, contributing significantly to the team's modern-day success.

Championship Pedigree

Championship Summary

Dick Johnson Racing's trophy cabinet is filled with prestigious titles, reflecting its consistent excellence across different eras of Australian touring car racing. The team's championship achievements underscore its status as a premier force in the sport.

  • Drivers' Championships: 10
  • Teams' Championships: 3
  • Bathurst 1000 Wins: 4

The following table provides a detailed look at the results for Car #17, showcasing the team's performance across various seasons.

Year Driver No. Make R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10R11R12R13R14R15R16R17R18R19R20R21R22R23R24R25R26R27R28R29R30R31R32R33R34R35R36R37R38R39R40 Position Pts
1990 Dick Johnson 17 Ford AMA
R1
3
SYM
R2
1
PHI
R3
1
WIN
R4
5
LAK
R5
7
MAL
R6
2
BAR
R7
Ret
ORA
R8
7
3rd 83
1991 Dick Johnson 17 Ford SAN
R1
4
SYM
R2
5
BAR
R3
Ret
LAK
R4
9
WIN
R5
11
AMA
R6
7
MAL
R7
8
LAK
R8
Ret
ORA
R9
11
9th 27
1992 Dick Johnson 17 Ford AMA
R1
5
AMA
R2
12
SAN
R3
2
SAN
R4
15
SYM
R5
2
SYM
R6
10
WIN
R7
8
WIN
R8
13
LAK
R9
Ret
LAK
R10
6
EAS
R11
11
EAS
R12
12
MAL
R13
4
MAL
R14
14
BAR
R15
2
BAR
R16
10
ORA
R17
9
ORA
R18
10
8th 134
1993 Dick Johnson 17 Ford AMA
R1
4
AMA
R2
Ret
SYM
R3
4
SYM
R4
4
PHI
R5
3
PHI
R6
4
LAK
R7
1
LAK
R8
2
WIN
R9
7
WIN
R10
6
EAS
R11
DNS
EAS
R12
12
MAL
R13
4
MAL
R14
14
BAR
R15
10
BAR
R16
8
ORA
R17
12
ORA
R18
9
5th 93
1994 Dick Johnson 17 Ford AMA
R1
4
AMA
R2
8
SAN
R3
19
SAN
R4
10
SYM
R5
9
SYM
R6
10
PHI
R7
6
PHI
R8
6
LAK
R9
1
LAK
R10
Ret
WIN
R11
12
WIN
R12
13
EAS
R13
6
EAS
R14
7
MAL
R15
Ret
MAL
R16
5
BAR
R17
4
BAR
R18
Ret
ORA
R19
3
ORA
R20
5
8th 117
1995 Dick Johnson 17 Ford SAN
R1
7
SAN
R2
4
SYM
R3
Ret
SYM
R4
14
BAT
R5
1
BAT
R6
9
PHI
R7
13
PHI
R8
5
LAK
R9
4
LAK
R10
12
WIN
R11
6
WIN
R12
11
EAS
R13
11
EAS
R14
9
MAL
R15
4
MAL
R16
4
BAR
R17
6
BAR
R18
9
ORA
R19
3
ORA
R20
Ret
7th 136
2019 Scott McLaughlin 17 Ford ADE
R1
1
ADE
R2
1
MEL
R3
1
MEL
R4
1
MEL
R5
DNS
MEL
R6
1
SYM
R7
1
SYM
R8
4
PHI
R9
1
PHI
R10
2
BAR
R11
2
BAR
R12
1
WIN
R13
1
WIN
R14
1
HID
R15
1
HID
R16
1
TOW
R17
1
TOW
R18
11
QLD
R19
4
QLD
R20
1
BEN
R21
1
BEN
R22
1
PUK
R23
4
PUK
R24
1
BAT
R25
1
SUR
R26
3
SUR
R27
DNS
SAN
QR
5
SAN
R28
9
NEW
R29
2
NEW
R30
4
1st 3872
2022 Will Davison 17 Ford SMP
R1
2
SMP
R2
3
SYM
R3
6
SYM
R4
5
SYM
R5
3
MEL
R6
23
MEL
R7
20
MEL
R8
2
MEL
R9
2
BAR
R10
6
BAR
R11
1
BAR
R12
3
WIN
R13
8
WIN
R14
10
WIN
R15
8
HID
R16
1
HID
R17
4
HID
R18
2
TOW
R19
2
TOW
R20
2
BEN
R21
9
BEN
R22
13
BEN
R23
4
SAN
R24
1
SAN
R25
15
SAN
R26
2
PUK
R27
6
PUK
R28
4
PUK
R29
22
BAT
R30
7
SUR
R31
6
SUR
R32
DSQ
ADE
R33
14
ADE
R34
3
5th 2599
2023 Will Davison 17 Ford ADE
R1
10
ADE
R2
11
MEL
R3
12
MEL
R4
13
MEL
R5
10
MEL
R6
14
SYM
R7
10
SYM
R8
10
SYM
R9
10
PHI
R10
13
PHI
R11
11
PHI
R12
10
BAR
R13
10
BAR
R14
10
BAR
R15
10
WIN
R16
10
WIN
R17
10
WIN
R18
10
HID
R19
10
HID
R20
10
HID
R21
10
TOW
R22
10
TOW
R23
10
BEN
R24
10
BEN
R25
10
BEN
R26
10
SAN
R27
10
SAN
R28
10
BAT
R29
10
SUR
R30
10
SUR
R31
10
ADE
R32
10
ADE
R33
10
10th 2389

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References

References

  1.  Mark Oastler, XD Falcon, The Weighting Game, Australian Muscle Car, Issue 50, July/August 2010, page 54
  2.  Bathurst 1980 รขย€ย“ 'The Rock'.
  3.  When Dick Hit The Rock
  4.  When Dick Hit The Trees
  5.  Dick Johnson & the Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth
  6.  1988 FINA RAC Tourist Trophy
  7.  1988 ETCC Silverstone รขย€ย“ RAC TT
  8.  Dick Johnson 1992 Tooheys Top 10 Pole winning lap
  9.  Team Penske will not return to Supercars in 2021 Team Penske 23 October 2020
A full list of references for this article are available at the Dick Johnson Racing Wikipedia page

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