spiegal 294 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Sadly have to report the death of PAUL JOHNSON..PJ..the famous "Flag waver" from Perth. An amazingly extrovert character who was based at Foxhall in the late 1970 and featured at various World Finals at wembley..etc. He was always great fun..at times barking mad..but had some great ideas and made friends easily throughout the Speedway world.....Thoughts are with his lovely lady Edna..and Kim & Penny his daughters. RIP >>PJ....was more than great pleasure to be your friend. James Edited August 7, 2013 by spiegal 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC! 142 Posted August 7, 2013 RIP PJ - remember him well, a very colourful character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser McHuge 589 Posted August 8, 2013 i got his autograph as a kid...i had him noted in the corner of the page as "Paul Johnson - fancy flag waver" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 356 Posted August 8, 2013 Every track should have a Paul Johnson, would add a bit of razmataz... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 8, 2013 Every track should have a Paul Johnson, would add a bit of razmataz... It would certainly help to jazz things up a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 8, 2013 I am reasonably certain that Paul Johnson was also "in action" at least once at Wimbledon in the 1970s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,710 Posted August 8, 2013 From my childhood I have vague memories of a bright pink flared suit - is my memory playing tricks on me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted August 8, 2013 RIP - Thanks for the memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted August 8, 2013 A great character who added much to the Ipswich speedway show back in the late 70's! Probably the most memorable flag marshall I've ever seen in my long association with this great sport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 8, 2013 Do we know what seasons Paul Johnson was the flag marshall at the Wembley-staged World Finals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted August 8, 2013 Do we know what seasons Paul Johnson was the flag marshall at the Wembley-staged World Finals? 1981 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 9, 2013 not many people remember him as a named person, just a nutter in a suit waving and jumping all over the place. seen him once, but the memory still lives on. a great person a character that will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser McHuge 589 Posted August 9, 2013 he was a charactet...he was the flag man at Claremont speedway in Perth and rose up to do the 1981 World Final at Wembley....amazing that a flag waiver can make a name for himself and actually have kids wanting to get his autograph...not many flag waivers do that !!! How did he end up at Ipswich ?....was he spotted in Australia and asked to come over ?.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 356 Posted August 9, 2013 From my childhood I have vague memories of a bright pink flared suit - is my memory playing tricks on me? thought they where white with coloured stars on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerowl 630 Posted August 9, 2013 I would have gone to a meeting just to watch Paul Johnson in action!! He was brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
