Life with Legends episode 012: John Morton

John Morton

There are fast racing drivers that make history and everyone knows their name.

And there are fast racing drivers who are a part of racing history but unless you are in the sport, you will never know their names.

John Morton is one such guy.

If you ever raced against John during his extremely successful career, you for sure will have seen his name written on the side of his car as he passed you!

From shop boy at Carroll Shelby’s race shop to driving with Ken Miles in a 427 Cobra for his former boss, John forged a reputation as a fast and reliable driver. That got him hired for the BRE Datsun team where he won a ton of races.

The big-time sports cars scene came calling in 1985 with Busby Racing in a Porsche 962 which led to an amazing legacy of winning races for Nissan, including an overall win at the grueling Sebring 12 Hours.

John is a quiet, polite and charming man, who may just have been too nice for his own good.

Oh yes, and we raced together at Le Mans in a Viper!

I truly hope you learn more about this wonderful man and enjoy our conversation.

JB