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Newman’s car to honor Jr. Johnson:

  • This weekend, Ryan Newmans #39 Chevy not only will carry the nowfamiliar sponsor logos for Tornados, the maker of bold, rolled snacks, but it will also carry a special decal commemorating the induction of Junior Johnson into NASCARs Hall of Fame on May 23. Johnson was a bootlegger who became one of NASCARs most successful drivers (50 wins) and owners (132 wins and six championships). It seems fitting that his name is coupled this weekend with Newmans sponsor, whose tagline is ‘Bold is How We Roll.’(Stewart Haas Racing)(5-22-2010)