Norm Johnson, BAJA Racing Hall Of FAMER and major racing newsmaker Celebrated throughout 2025
Norm Johnson (right) Mel Larson left-center) The BAJA Racing Hall Of FAME announced earlier this month, Mr. Norm Johnson, would be celebrated throughout the entire 2025 racing season. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico February 1, 2025 "The Las Vegas PR vet who danced with Elvis died at 91, last August, in Vegas. Veteran Las Vegas journalist and publicist Norm Johnson to be Celebrated in 2025 Above, The Mint 400 founders Norm Johnson and Mel Larson, pictured. Courtesy the Las Vegas Review-Journal, his obit. August 24, 2024 - "Norm Johnson wore many hats, a military uniform and even a pair of dancing shoes. His life spanned the Korean War, “Jailhouse Rock”, riots in L.A. and the Foundation of The Mint 400 . Johnson was a Korean War vet who served as Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s bodyguard. He was a backing dancer for Elvis Presley in “Jailhouse Rock,” covered the Watts riots as a young reporter, and was a co-founder of the famed Mint 400 road race. Johnson died ...
