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Johnny McDonald - Racing Historian Johnny McDonald's articles and stories have appeared in both national and regional publications, prompting Car and Driver Magazine to describe him as one of the nation's most influential motorsports writers. In his long and illustrious career, McDonald covered 10 Indianapolis 500s, five Daytona 500s and more than 100 motorsports events in the West. He served three years as president of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association and founded the All-American driver team, now in its 43rd year as of 2015. He has served as president of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association; is a current writer for Ramona Home Journal, which features his column Behind the Wheel; worked for years as a motorsports writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune; and put his skills to use as a former marketing director for the San Diego Automotive Museum. In addition, he has publicized and promoted motorsports events at six Southern California fairs. His earlier books include Under the Green: A Guide to Auto Racing, for which he was honored in 1977, and Green Dragons of World War II. He is also a winner of numerous awards in San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism competitions. McDonald lives in San Diego, California, and has been married 59 years to his wife, Maxine. They are the parents of two sons and two daughters, and have eight grandchildren.

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