R.I.P. Gary Johnson

Carguy49 · 04-11-2025, 04:37 PM

Gary passed away April 2 with family and friends nearby. I was there to visit about 2 hours before he passed. Not a phone call you want to get, even though I knew it was coming.

Gary spent the last 50 years or so racing, building hot rods and generally helping or being a friend to ALL. He helped run the infamous Puyallup Raceway that was located south of Puyallup Washington on Meridian Avenue. It closed in 1977.

Gary and his wife Kristine raced many cars, mostly Oldsmobiles. One of the most well known was Big Red a 1978 Olds Delta 88 formerly owned by Bill Kost (R.I.P.)

He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. May God bring comfort to his wife, family and many friends at this time.

Godspeed Gary, love you buddy.

04-11-2025, 04:37 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,958 Likes: 2,378 Liked 2,872 Times in 691 Posts	R.I.P. Gary Johnson Gary passed away April 2 with family and friends nearby. I was there to visit about 2 hours before he passed. Not a phone call you want to get, even though I knew it was coming. Gary spent the last 50 years or so racing, building hot rods and generally helping or being a friend to ALL. He helped run the infamous Puyallup Raceway that was located south of Puyallup Washington on Meridian Avenue. It closed in 1977. Gary and his wife Kristine raced many cars, mostly Oldsmobiles. One of the most well known was Big Red a 1978 Olds Delta 88 formerly owned by Bill Kost (R.I.P.) He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. May God bring comfort to his wife, family and many friends at this time. Godspeed Gary, love you buddy. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.