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Robert Glenn Johnson Jr. (June 28, 1931 – December 20, 2019), better known as Junior Johnson, was an American professional stock car racing driver, engineer, and team owner as well as an entrepreneur. He won 50 NASCAR races in his career before retiring in 1966.
20. Dez. 2019 · The stock-car racing giant won 50 races as a driver and six championships as a team owner, and introduced drafting to the sport. He also had a pivotal role in the history of moonshining and was pardoned by President Reagan.
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Junior Johnson was an American stock-car driver who ranks among the most influential figures in NASCAR history. One of NASCAR’s most colorful characters, Johnson was a direct link back to the sport’s early connection to liquor bootlegging. Learn more about his life and career.
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20. Dez. 2019 · Junior Johnson, a former teenage moonshiner from the North Carolina hills who became one of the greatest drivers in stock-car racing and the personification of its country roots, died on Friday...
21. Dez. 2019 · Junior Johnson, who started as a moonshine runner and became a NASCAR champion and innovator, passed away in December 2019. He was known for his power sliding, drafting skills, and his role in the film Last American Hero.
20. Dez. 2019 · Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, a legendary driver and owner in NASCAR history, passed away on December 20, 2019. He won 50 races as a driver and 132 as an owner, and was known for his innovation, moonshine background and Winston sponsorship.
21. Dez. 2019 · Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, one of NASCAR’s earliest star drivers and a legendary figure in the auto racing garage, has died at age 88, according to a tweet from NASCAR. Johnson won 50...
