Artifact of the Week: Jimmie Johnson Autograph
The 2011 NASCAR Cup Series races at superspeedways featured tandem drafting, a short-lived phenomenon that made for exciting finishes.
In 2011, Jimmie Johnson, aided by Dale Earnhardt Jr., won a race by .002 seconds, tied for the closest finish in NASCAR history at the time.
- Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. signed a checkered flag after the race.
- The trophy Johnson won that day is also preserved.
The couple that tandems together, signs together.
Hendrick Motorsports has 319 victories in points-paying races, making checkered flags common.
Author's summary: Jimmie Johnson's autograph is featured as artifact of the week.
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