Biographical Conversations With...  J. Johnson Pt. 2: From Prison Jump Suit to Race Car Suit

Junior Johnson decides to leave the troubling moonshine business for a career in racing. Details

 

Program: Biographical Conversations With...

Episode: J. Johnson Pt. 2: From Prison Jump Suit to Race Car Suit

Junior Johnson decides to leave the troubling moonshine business for a promising career in racecar driving. Junior's early racing success led to winning the 1960 Daytona 500. His Daytona win help propel him to the front of an elite team of early NASCAR legends.

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Duration: (56:45)
Premiere Date: 05/24/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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