Joe Lee Johnson
| Joe Lee Johnson | |||||||
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| Born | September 11, 1929 | ||||||
| Died | May 26, 2005 (aged 75) | ||||||
| Cause of death | Cancer | ||||||
| Awards | 1959 NASCAR Convertible Division champion | ||||||
| Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 55 races run over 7 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 13th - 1960 (Grand National) | ||||||
| First race | 1957 Daytona Beach Road Course | ||||||
| Last race | 1962 Nashville 500 (Nashville) | ||||||
| First win | 1959 Nashville 300 (Nashville) | ||||||
| Last win | 1960 World 600 (Charlotte) | ||||||
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Joe Lee Johnson (September 11, 1929 – May 26, 2005) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series) driver who won the inaugural World 600 in 1960. He was also the 1959 NASCAR Convertible Division champion. 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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