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NASCAR Hall of Famer and 'Last American Hero' Junior Johnson dies at 88
Junior Johnson, a bootlegger turned NASCAR Hall of Famer immortalized as the "Last American Hero," has died, NASCAR announced. He was 88. NASCAR said Johnson had been in declining health and had entered hospice care this week. "Junior Johnson truly was the 'Last American Hero,' " NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France said in a statement. "From his early days running moonshine through the end of his life, Junior wholly embodied the NASCAR spirit. He was an inaugural NASCAR Hall of Famer, a nod to an extraordinary career as both a driver and team owner. Between his on-track accomplishments and his introduction of Winston to the sport, few have contributed to the success of NASCAR as Junior has. The entire NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of a true giant of our sport, and we offer our deepest condolences to Junior's family and friends during this difficult time."
A member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class inducted in 2010, Johnson won 50 races as a driver and 132 races and six championships as a car owner in NASCAR's Cup Series. The on-track success alone makes Johnson a NASCAR icon, but it's Johnson's life story taken as a whole that made him a legend of the sport. Growing up in then-rural Wilkes County, North Carolina, Johnson not only ran moonshine, but worked at his father's still. Found working there by federal agents, Johnson served 11 months of a two-year federal sentence after his 1956 conviction for manufacturing non-tax-paid whiskey. Johnson received a full and unconditional pardon from President Ronald Reagan that was signed in 1985.
Johnson earned his first five Cup Series wins in 1955, but because of the conviction, he ran just 13 races the following year and only one in '57 before he resumed his career in earnest. Despite never running the full schedule, Johnson won 45 races from 1958 to 1965. As an owner, Johnson won three consecutive championships with driver Cale Yarborough from 1976 to 1978 and three more championships with Darrell Waltrip in 1981, '82 and '85. Johnson got out of the ownership ranks following the 1995 season. His eventual Hall of Fame induction nearly left him speechless.
Junior Johnson, a bootlegger turned NASCAR Hall of Famer immortalized as the "Last American Hero," has died, NASCAR announced. He was 88. NASCAR said Johnson had been in declining health and had entered hospice care this week. "Junior Johnson truly was the 'Last American Hero,' " NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France said in a statement. "From his early days running moonshine through the end of his life, Junior wholly embodied the NASCAR spirit. He was an inaugural NASCAR Hall of Famer, a nod to an extraordinary career as both a driver and team owner. Between his on-track accomplishments and his introduction of Winston to the sport, few have contributed to the success of NASCAR as Junior has. The entire NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of a true giant of our sport, and we offer our deepest condolences to Junior's family and friends during this difficult time."
A member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class inducted in 2010, Johnson won 50 races as a driver and 132 races and six championships as a car owner in NASCAR's Cup Series. The on-track success alone makes Johnson a NASCAR icon, but it's Johnson's life story taken as a whole that made him a legend of the sport. Growing up in then-rural Wilkes County, North Carolina, Johnson not only ran moonshine, but worked at his father's still. Found working there by federal agents, Johnson served 11 months of a two-year federal sentence after his 1956 conviction for manufacturing non-tax-paid whiskey. Johnson received a full and unconditional pardon from President Ronald Reagan that was signed in 1985.
Johnson earned his first five Cup Series wins in 1955, but because of the conviction, he ran just 13 races the following year and only one in '57 before he resumed his career in earnest. Despite never running the full schedule, Johnson won 45 races from 1958 to 1965. As an owner, Johnson won three consecutive championships with driver Cale Yarborough from 1976 to 1978 and three more championships with Darrell Waltrip in 1981, '82 and '85. Johnson got out of the ownership ranks following the 1995 season. His eventual Hall of Fame induction nearly left him speechless.
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NASCAR StatWatch: Kyle Busch's win, championship caps tremendous season for Joe Gibbs Racing
The race for the championship proved that NASCAR is more than just driving fast. Pit crew mishaps and successes, along with adapting to changing track conditions, made it seem like there were four teams competing for the championship, instead of four drivers on their own.
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The race for the championship proved that NASCAR is more than just driving fast. Pit crew mishaps and successes, along with adapting to changing track conditions, made it seem like there were four teams competing for the championship, instead of four drivers on their own.
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NASCAR to run Xfinity race on Indy road course for first time
Roger Penske already is making changes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It looks like more are on the way, too. On Wednesday, in his first major move since buying the iconic facility, Penske announced the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indy on July 4 will use the track's road course. The Cup Series race, the Brickyard 400 scheduled for July 5, will remain on the track's 2 1/2-mile oval. Attendance for NASCAR races has been a particular concern at IMS since the 2008 Cup race, which turned into a series of 10-lap shootouts followed by competition cautions because of tire wear. Speedway President Doug Boles and the previous track ownership, the Hulman-George family, tried just about everything to win back fans.
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Roger Penske already is making changes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It looks like more are on the way, too. On Wednesday, in his first major move since buying the iconic facility, Penske announced the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indy on July 4 will use the track's road course. The Cup Series race, the Brickyard 400 scheduled for July 5, will remain on the track's 2 1/2-mile oval. Attendance for NASCAR races has been a particular concern at IMS since the 2008 Cup race, which turned into a series of 10-lap shootouts followed by competition cautions because of tire wear. Speedway President Doug Boles and the previous track ownership, the Hulman-George family, tried just about everything to win back fans.
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President Donald Trump makes grand entrance at Daytona 500
Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500 in photo finish
Hamlin joined six Hall of Fame drivers as winners of three or more Daytona 500s.
Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500 in photo finish
Hamlin joined six Hall of Fame drivers as winners of three or more Daytona 500s.
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2020 NASCAR Cup Series Standings
No.1: Denny Hamlin - (Points 50, Wins 1)
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Standings
No.1: Noah Gragson -(Points 49, Wins 1)
2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Standings
No.1: Grant Enfinger - (Points 53, Wins)
No.1: Denny Hamlin - (Points 50, Wins 1)
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Standings
No.1: Noah Gragson -(Points 49, Wins 1)
2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Standings
No.1: Grant Enfinger - (Points 53, Wins)
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2020 NASCAR Cup Series Standings
Top-5
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Standings
Top-5
2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Standings
Top-5
Top-5
DRIVER | WINS | POLES | ||||
1 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 70 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
4 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Standings
Top-5
1 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
2 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
3 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
5 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Standings
Top-5
1 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
3 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
5 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Harrison Burton, 19, hangs on in Fontana for first Xfinity win
Burton, 19, is the son of NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton, and he finished strong with an impressive final restart.
Burton, 19, is the son of NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton, and he finished strong with an impressive final restart.
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2020 NASCAR Cup Series Results
Sun, Feb 9..... 2020 THE CLASH AT DAYTONA Results
Thu, Feb 13... 2020 DUEL #1 Results
Thu, Feb 13... 2020 DUEL #2 Results
Mon, Feb 17.. 2020 DAYTONA 500 Results
Sun, Feb 23... 2020 NASCAR CUP SERIES AT LAS VEGAS Results
Sun, Mar 1..... 2020 NASCAR CUP SERIES AT CALIFORNIA Results
Sun, Feb 9..... 2020 THE CLASH AT DAYTONA Results
Thu, Feb 13... 2020 DUEL #1 Results
Thu, Feb 13... 2020 DUEL #2 Results
Mon, Feb 17.. 2020 DAYTONA 500 Results
Sun, Feb 23... 2020 NASCAR CUP SERIES AT LAS VEGAS Results
Sun, Mar 1..... 2020 NASCAR CUP SERIES AT CALIFORNIA Results
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