The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power.

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• Jimmie Johnson:

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• Jimmie Johnson:

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• Jimmie Johnson:

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• Jimmie Johnson:

  I grew up on two wheels in the dirt.

• Jimmie Johnson:

  There is no other way to start the season than to win the Daytona 500.