Junior Johnson
Race Car Driver

Junior Johnson Net Worth

Junior Johnson, born on June 28, 1931 in Wilkesboro, NC, is a NASCAR legend. He won 50 races, sponsored championship drivers, pioneered drafting, and even created his own line of ham. Johnson's accomplishments have made him a household name in the racing world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 28, 1931
Birth Place Wilkesboro, NC
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

NASCAR legend won 50 races, sponsored championship drivers, pioneered drafting, and came out with his own line of ham.

Before Fame

In his first win he discovered staying right behind the leading car allowed him to accelerate faster; and so drafting was born.

Trivia

He published an autobiography, called 'The Last American Hero,' playing off a nickname of his.

Family Life

His father was in and out of prison for bootlegging pretty much all of young Junior's life.

Associated With

When it came to dirt tracks, even the great Ned Jarrett admitted there were few people better than Junior.

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About the author

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