Jimmie Johnson drove an impressive race at the Dover International Speedway on Saturday. However, he had a number of ‘heart in the mouth’ moments as well. Johnson had a funny response to this one particular incident involving Ryan Preece and himself.
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Jimmie Johnson was approaching fast, and he caught Preece off-guard. Johnson moved just in time to avoid a collision. It could have resulted in a heavy crash considering the speed at which Johnson was approaching.
Here is Johnson’s response to the incident, after NASCAR shared a clip of the same.
Jimmie Johnson has been one of the most successful drivers at the Dover International Speedway over the years. To go along with that, his time at Dover has always been action-packed for a number of reasons.
New underwear please. https://t.co/RwqJoHVQw7
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) August 23, 2020
Past incidents at Dover for Jimmie Johnson
Back in the Dover 400 race in 2006, Johnson was forced to make another save as he did on Saturday. During the qualifying session, Johnson lost control of his car as he came around the final corner, and suffered a spin. The No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports car spun 360 degrees twice but did not hit the inside wall.
More recently, Johnson led an 18-car crash during the Dover race in 2016 after his car failed to accelerate on the restart, with 40 laps to go. He finished in 25th place on that day.
Johnson’s final race weekend at Dover
Johnson’s 7th place result on Saturday at Dover was an important one as he pipped William Byron in the playoff race. Johnson now holds the final playoff spot with two races to go in the regular season.
With another race set to take place at Dover, things might be looking up for the 44-year-old.
Johnson is also set to race for the last time at Dover on Sunday. He has sealed 11 of his 83 Cup Series wins at the iconic track. The seven-time Cup Series Champion admitted that it will be a bitter-sweet ride for him as he transitions into the final phase of his storied career at the track.
“We have something to build on tonight and we will come back tomorrow and have something left for them. Bittersweet day tomorrow for me – my final Dover race,” Johnson said.
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