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Junior Johnson

Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson is unique in NASCAR history, with tremendous success both as a driver and a car owner. Johnson won the second annual Daytona 500 in 1960 and in the process, became credited with the discovery of "drafting" on the massive superspeedways. He won 50 races in the Cup Series then surprised many people by retiring from driving to become an owner. As a competitor, Johnson never missed a beat; through the years his drivers won 132 races. There also were six series championships produced with Cale Yarborough (1976-78) and Darrell Waltrip (1981-82, '85).

Sprint Cup Series
1966 SEASON STATISTICS
RACETRACKCARSSTARTFINISHCAR NO.OWNERSPONSORMAKELEDLAPSSTATUSDRIVER RATINGPOINTSRANK
39Asheville-Weaverville Speedway3011926Junior JohnsonFord195321 of 500Overheating--210.0104
43Hickory Speedway2181126Junior JohnsonFord55212 of 250Accident--240.093
44Richmond International Raceway2921526Junior JohnsonFord31176 of 300Engine--242.081
45Occoneechee Speedway2322026Junior JohnsonFord1028 of 167A-Frame--120.078
46Martinsville Speedway4011426Junior JohnsonFord83453 of 500Rear End--528.072
47North Wilkesboro Speedway3512826Junior JohnsonFord93129 of 400Engine--34.073
49North Carolina Speedway4425547Junior JohnsonFord0494 of 500Running--2376.049
TOTALS5.716.04671813 of 2617--375049
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