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September 23, 2023

Cale Yarborough

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100 in 100: Wilkes County’s Junior Johnson, charter member of NASCAR Hall of Fame

July 30, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

January 31, 2020 The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti carved out his own niche in one of the world’s most successful racing families. He became the first driver to attempt the Memorial Day double. He won on dirt tracks, street […]

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North Wilkesboro’s Junior Johnson, legendary NASCAR driver and owner, dies

December 21, 2019 The Associated Press

Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner-turned-NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88. NASCAR announced the death of Johnson, […]

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Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

November 20, 2019 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Jimmie Johnson sat down next to Jeff Gordon at a 2001 driver meeting and asked the champion if he had time to offer any career advice. Gordon was so impressed with the fellow […]

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