Artifact of the Week: Jimmie Johnson Autograph
The 2011 NASCAR Cup Series season saw the rise of tandem drafting at superspeedways, a short-lived phenomenon that led to exciting finishes.
In 2011, Jimmie Johnson, aided by teammate 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.
With 319 victories in points-paying races, checkered flags are common, but this signed flag holds special significance.
The couple that tandems together, signs together.
Author's note: Relive the 2011 race with a piece by David Harris.
Author summary: Jimmie Johnson's autograph on a checkered flag.
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