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Used to see him and chat with him when I was running a route in Yadkinville. Hung out at the Ford dealership. Was full of funny tales mostly about the moonshine business.:cool:
He was the human bridge between the new NASCAR back to Stock Car racin' and moonshine runnin' before that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Devilwin
Here is Tom Wolfe's piece from Esquire Magazine circa March 1,1965. I apologize if that is not citation enough or not allowable due to copyright infringement.
https://classic.esquire.com/article/...junior-johnson
Several years ago, there was a piece in the Winston-Salem Journal about Junior, and he colorfully described how happy he was:Quote:
Originally Posted by HereBeforeCoachK
"I couldn't be no more tickleder."
I had several chances to talk with Johnson back when I was involved with the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Yes, he was the moonshine-running-good ole boy. But he was also as sharp as a tack. A very intelligent man and obviously a pioneer in the development of a sport deeply enmeshed in North Carolina's history and culture.
One thing I recall, was his attire. Always a pair of green "Dickie" work pants and a white tee shirt..lol Usually dirty..:cool: