How Rad Are You: Billy Johnson

Meet Billy, an American racing driver competing in the World Endurance Championship in the #66 Ford GT and a development driver for Multimatic and Ford. 

Discover more below:  

IN ALL SERIOUSNESS:

Where are you from?

Born in California, living in Florida

Describe yourself in 3 words:

Competitive - Technical - TeamPlayer

What's the best part about your sport?

Teamwork, and all the factors that have to come together to achieve success. 

How did you start racing?

I first started riding dirtbikes at 5 years old. When I was 13, I traded in my bikes for a Kart and started racing.

Favourite track(s)?

Greatest accomplishment yet as an Athlete? 

Winning the 2016 CTSCC Championship in the Shelby GT350R-C and winning the WEC race at Spa in the Ford GT.

Do you have a pre-race ritual and/or superstition?

Not really. Although a turkey sandwich and a nap before a race never hurts. 

If you were not racing, what would you do as a career?

Fighter Pilot. 

What does the word "Rad" mean to you?

When a guy named MORAD is MORE RAD than you and asks you the meaning of RAD. ;)

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OUTSIDE TRACK LIMITS: 

What’s your guiltiest pleasure?

Food

What’s something you wish you didn’t spend so much money on?

Drone Racing

Favourite app?

Trip Advisor

Most played song at the moment?

I hate hearing songs repetitively (looking at you, radio).

What are you best known for?

Celebration Drifting

What would your pet say about you?

"Stop leaving me!"

Who’s one person or company you think everyone should be following on social media?

@Moradness  - Now do I get an extra hat?  haha

Which Moradness hat is your favourite? 

Arctic Camo

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*You can follow Billy on Instagram @Billyjracing

Arctic Camo Hat