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Whenever Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets wrecked on the race track — even accidentally — the opposing driver had better brace for backlash, because Junior Nation is coming.
Earnhardt’s Hendrick Motorsports cohort Jimmie Johnson learned that the hard way in Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway after unintentionally getting into Junior late in the race.
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Not too long after the checkered flag flew, the especially charged-up Junior Nation — likely still reeling from the retirement announcement — came after Johnson hard, but ‘Seven-Time’ stood his ground.
We over came a lot today for a decent finish. I was even able to crash a teammate. #Goodtimes #Joking
– Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 30, 2017
Breaking News… @JimmieJohnson needs a ride to his EYE appointment Tomorrow morning. SMH.. for REAL dude U didn’t SEE THE 88!! Damn
– Virginia (@junebug116) April 30, 2017
I assume you’re speaking from an educated point of view with first hand experience. https://t.co/bGE9fYIeFr
– Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 30, 2017
@JimmieJohnson I hope junior wrecks you at talledega!
– Nerad 8 ๅ ₆ (@AppleGuru876) April 30, 2017
Your bio says “positive vibes”. ud83eudd14 https://t.co/iv3XfdS4X4
– Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 30, 2017
It seems @junebug116 wasn’t the only one who thought Johnson needs to get his eyes checked — but maybe the seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion would be better off letting this one slide.
#WhenMomText pic.twitter.com/gPB3htUFeg
– Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 30, 2017