Known as the 'Clown
Prince' of motorcycle speedway, Steve Johnston also has a serious side to his professional
racing career, highlighted by his appointment as Captain of the UK Elite League team
Oxford 'Cheetahs'for the last two years. This 29 y/o West Australian flyer started racing
in 1990 at Collie Speedway has reached the top levels of GrassTrack, LongTrack and
Speedway during his European career.
As of 2001, 'Johnno' has ridden in 7 Australian Solo Championships since '94 and
has won two W.A. Solo Championships.
Further career highlights.............
Dutch Golden Helmet
winner '95
European Grass Track champ '96
Overseas Finalist '98, 2000.
World LongTrack Semi-finalist '96, '97
Australian 'Test' Rider