Biographical Conversations With...

Junior Johnson: Part 2 - From Prison to Race Car Suit

Season 2012 Episode 1802 | 56m 48s  | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 05/24/12

Rating: NR

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