MOORESVILLE, N.C. – NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson was well loved among the NASCAR community.
Thus, it should be no surprise that, following the announcing of his passing at the age of 88 on Friday, some of NASCAR’s top stars from the past and present spoke out on Twitter in memory of the late NASCAR race winner and championship winning car owner.
We’ve collected some of those reactions below.
Robert Glenn Johnson, Jr.
The Last American Hero.
What a Legend.
Rest easy Junior. https://t.co/NdSokBy8G0— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) December 20, 2019
One of the most respected & coolest racers I ever had the pleasure to spend time with. NASCAR wouldn’t be what it is today without him. #RIPJuniorJohnson https://t.co/Mg6oGCdHcA
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) December 21, 2019
When I was a kid growing up in Owensboro, Ky I dreamed of meeting Jr Johnson, my dream came true, meet him, he became my boss and made me a champion, I loved that man, God Bless Jr and his family,
You were the greatest! RIP— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) December 20, 2019
No-one can ever be compared to Junior Johnson…nobody!
Among the most identifiable names in Motorsports, most fascinating characters in all forms of entertainment, among the most abundant lives ever lived…
There will never be a Life or Story quite like that of Junior Johnson?— Ricky Craven (@RickyCraven32) December 20, 2019
Every aspiring driver needs to know Junior Johnson’s story. RIP the true soul of NASCAR. Built cars to outrun the law. Then, only legends receive pardons from Presidents. pic.twitter.com/M8fbwthL2U
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) December 21, 2019
One of the great legends of our sport. ?? https://t.co/Bzs47ViJKf
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) December 21, 2019
Just heard about the passing of legendary car owner Junior Johnson. Our heart and prayers go out to the entire Johnson family. Definitely a legend in every way. It was an honor to be one of his many drivers. RIP my friend.
— Hut Stricklin (@HutStricklin7) December 21, 2019
Junior is a legend. He had an incredible influence on the sport and paved the way for many. Few have had such a positive role in our sport the way Junior did. https://t.co/slZMAy2Mv9
— Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) December 21, 2019
So sad to hear about Junior Johnson, read about him so much when I was a kid. Huge inspiration to start racing.
— Erik Jones (@erik_jones) December 20, 2019
So many of us now, and so many yet to come will never truly understand what all Junior Johnson has done for the sport we all love….but we can all vow to do what we can to share the stories, and do our best to honor the legacy of “The Last American Hero”
RIP Junior Johnson ?? https://t.co/nbkxFeXdGq
— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) December 20, 2019
Rip to one of the baddest dudes to ever drive a race car https://t.co/FZkqzJCR0l
— Ty Gibbs (@TyGibbs_) December 20, 2019
Words can not adequately express Junior’s impact on our sport and those of us fortunate enough to have known him, worked with him and called him a friend. Rest In Peace my friend. #ForeverLegend https://t.co/3YjVvxB78V
— Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) December 20, 2019
Man it is sad to hear the passing of a legend, a Hall of Famer, a great man and so much more https://t.co/ToDkpNH8mb
— Matt DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) December 20, 2019
I’ll be sipping slow on some moonshine tonight. Rest easy Hero. https://t.co/TJnE066I7I
— Corey LaJoie (@CoreyLaJoie) December 20, 2019
I’m SAD to learn that my mentor and friend JR Johnson has left us! Words can never express my feelings for him. He was truly a LEGEND and I had the HONOR to have shared the best time of my life being around him! RIP ?? LAST AMERICAN HERO? pic.twitter.com/wSxhTrSnKu
— Jeff Hammond (@HollywoodJeff) December 20, 2019
What a legend and all around great guy. https://t.co/4CiMF5Km0g
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) December 20, 2019
An incredible individual who was always so kind to me and my family. RIP. https://t.co/MfavRZBiFW
— Brennan Poole (@brennanpoole) December 20, 2019
Racing Hero and a great American Hero!!!
Junior was the man in many ways. RIP Buddy. https://t.co/kqHg7DsPzM
— David Ragan (@DavidRagan) December 20, 2019
A great man who made a sport even better for my generation. RIP Junior. I am truly thankful for legends like yourself.
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) December 21, 2019
Junior Johnson. A legend and a man that made @NASCAR better. Thank you sir. #RIPJunior
— Michael Waltrip (@MW55) December 21, 2019
Very sad to hear. What a legend and pioneer of the sport. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/bs33FCWMO6
— William Byron (@WilliamByron) December 21, 2019