Speed Racer: Regie Johnson’s days competing in autocross

Gettysburg resident Regie Johnson looks like a sixtyish grandmother who you might see tending a garden or taking a stroll outside. However, put her behind the wheel of a sports car and watch what happens. She and her husband, Keith, were window shopping at a Jaguar dealership a while back. They showed enough interest in the cars that they were invited to a special luncheon hosted by the dealership. It was catered at a race track so that the guests could test drive one of three Jaguars models. Regie got behind the wheel and was driving around the crowded track. She told the salesperson who was in the car with her that she’d like to see how it would really perform. He was skeptical, but he set up a pylon course and cleared the track of other drivers. “Regie went Read more…