Joe Lee Johnson
| Joe Lee Johnson |
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| Born |
(1929-09-11)September 11, 1929 |
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| Died |
May 26, 2005(2005-05-26) (aged 75) |
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| Cause of death |
Cancer |
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| Awards |
1959 NASCAR Convertible Division champion |
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| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career |
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|
55 races run over 7 years |
| Best finish |
13th - 1960 (Grand National) |
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| First race |
1957 Daytona Beach Road Course |
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| Last race |
1962 Nashville 500 (Nashville) |
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| First win |
1959 Nashville 300 (Nashville) |
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| Last win |
1960 World 600 (Charlotte) |
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| Wins |
Top tens |
Poles |
| 2 |
20 |
0 |
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Joe Lee Johnson (September 11, 1929 – May 26, 2005) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup Series) driver who won the inaugural World 600 in 1960. He was also the 1959 NASCAR Convertible Division champion.[1] He made his last NASCAR start in 1962. He was the owner of the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tennessee. He is of no relation to Junior Johnson or Jimmie Johnson.
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