Junior Johnson

Jimmie Johnson chases NASCAR greats

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Jimmie Johnson will never match the feats of Junior Johnson off the track. Few racers could, or should even try.

• Johnson's NASCAR dynasty: A case of overlooked greatness? - USA Today
• With Johnson, Martin, final race a no-lose situation for Hendrick - USA Today
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Johnson, Knaus making it work

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Before they became the power couple of NASCAR, driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus seemed on the verge of divorce. Four years into their partnership, Johnson and Knaus had reached an impasse following the 2005 season.

Beach tumble redux

Hemmings Auto Blogs (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

... becoming the third guy to take such a high flyer in that race – the other two were NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Ralph Moody. Russ had an amazing career, driving as late as 1989. That was at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, aboard an SCCA Spec Racer.

NASCAR legend will host moonshine festival

The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Aera (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

NASCAR legend Junior Johnson will host the inaugural Carolina ‘ShineFest Nov. 21-22 in Madison.

Royers Round Top Cafe ( Pie For Life )

Blog Absolute Point (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

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Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Announced!

Fanster - All Sports. All Phoenix. (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame today that includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting of members of the Nominating Committee along with 29 others representing NASCAR, the [...]

North Wilkesboro Speedway Reopens

Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009

... Pro Cup Series are proud to be a part of this rebirth. Personally, I know the Staley family, Junior Johnson and the many stock car racing purists will mark Oct. 3, 2010, as a red letter day in the sport. I know Benny Parsons would be extremely proud of (his wife) Terri for helping return stock car racing to the county that he and his family so dearly loved.” In addition to Mrs....

Why Not Thune vs. McGovern?

Constant Conservative (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

... of politicians. This is evident in the election of Herseth Sandlin and the promotion of Junior Johnson to his current role. There is no question that the name McGovern resonates with a group of voters who believe that we need to get back to the good old days of progressivism on the prairie. Whether he is truly a chip off the old block remains to be seen, but the race would be a good...

iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- If the two living members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's inaugural class of inductees, Richard Petty and Junior Johnson, are still wondering who's the better racer, they won't need to order new helmets and driving uniforms to find out; they can just show up on May 23, 2010, the day of their formal induction into the Hall of Fame, and answer the question...

North Wilkesboro Speedway Reopens With Coveted Date In USARacing Pro Cup Championship Series

Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009

... Pro Cup Series are proud to be a part of this rebirth. Personally, I know the Staley family, Junior Johnson and the many stock car racing purists will mark Oct. 3, 2010, as a red letter day in the sport. I know Benny Parsons would be extremely proud of (his wife) Terri for helping return stock car racing to the county that he and his family so dearly loved.�?? In addition to Mrs....

• North Wilkesboro Speedway Reopens - Inside Track - Breaking News Blog
• North Wilkesboro Speedway Resurrected From the Dead - Full Throttle

iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience

Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009

iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving ExperienceQualifying and Racing in Ultra-Realistic Racing Simulators to Be a Highlight of Fans' Race Day ExperienceBEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 30 -- If the two living members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's inaugural class of inductees, Richard Petty and Junior Johnson, are still wondering who's the better racer, they won't need...

North Wilkesboro Speedway Resurrected From the Dead

Full Throttle (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009

... have been attempts and gestures to buy the track and re-open it by, among others, local native Junior Johnson. That was then. The “now” shows the venerable old 0.625 mi track not only has a new ownership group, but a race date on the 2010 calender as well. USAR Pro Cup Series will appear at North Wilkesboro and is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2010, the race will be on the traditional fall...

American Moonshine

Wine Compass Blog (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009

... from 100% corn and is triple distilled in copper pot stills with a few secret ingredients added. Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon, also from Piedmont Distillers, Inc. is again triple distilled in copper pot stills, but containing neutral grain spirits. Platte Valley Corn Whiskey distilled by McCormick Distilling and is 100% straight corn whiskey distilled in Illinois and aged for three...