View From Down Under
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From Down Under to the Isle of Man, Davo Johnson joins John Hogan on a mission to spot the Island’s infamous Wallabies.
Johnson reflects on his early family life, the influence of his father on his love of road racing and his first voyage half across the world to the Isle of Man TT Races. Making his first TT debut in 2010, Davo explains how he was under the impression it would be a one-time tick off the bucket list and why he finds himself still coming back 12 years later…
Davo talks about his mentor and fellow Aussie Greg Pretty and having recently turned 40, Johnson shares his ambitions to match the milestones of his hero turned friend, TT legend John McGuinness MBE, saying “I feel I still have a lot to give and I tell people I’m gonna go till I’m 60”.
Looking back at his TT history, Davo opens up about the controversy of riding for Norton and his fellow Aussie hero, Mick Doohan. Speaking of TT legends from down under, Davo gives an insight into what gives the Aussie riders their known for grit...