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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.
Dec 20, 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.
Dec 20, 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...
In this Untold Story, Junior Johnson gives a first-hand account of his presidential pardon and his transition from moonshiner to NASCAR Cup Series driver/own...
Jun 24, 2024 · 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.
Dec 21, 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...
Jan 9, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Junior Johnson, who started as a moonshine runner and became a NASCAR champion and team owner. See photos of his cars, stories of his chases, and his friendship with Willie Clay Call.
