Dale Earnhardt Jr won the 2006 Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona twenty years ago today. 🏁
He led 88 of 103 laps. It was his fifth Busch (@NASCAROReillyAP) series win at Daytona.
@DaleJr 🏁 @DAYTONA
Today, we celebrate the birthday of NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson.
Known as "The Last American Hero," Johnson rose from humble beginnings in North Carolina to become one of the most influential figures in NASCAR history. As a driver, he earned 50 victories in NASCAR's premier series, including two wins in the prestigious Daytona 500. His aggressive driving style and mechanical expertise made him one of the sport's earliest superstars.
After stepping away from the driver's seat, Johnson found even greater success as a team owner. His teams won six NASCAR Premier Series championships with Hall of Fame drivers Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip and Terry Labonte, helping define an era of excellence in the sport. Johnson was also instrumental in advancing car setup and drafting techniques that changed the way NASCAR teams approached competition.
The Dunedin Blue Jays will wear these "Rain Delay Jerseys" on July 18 to commemorate their 24 weather delays, six cancellations and 10 postponements from last season
(via @DunedinBlueJays)
Ned Jarrett called it the greatest moment of his life.
This Father's Day, we remember his legendary, emotional 1993 Daytona 500 call for his son, Dale.