Tags: Motorsport Racer, Nascar Driver, Racing Driver.
Joe Lee Johnson (September 11 1929 – May 26 2005) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup Series) driver who won the inaugural World 600 in 1960. He was also the 1959 NASCAR Convertible Division champion. He made his last NASCAR start in 1962. He was the owner of the Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland Tennessee. He is of no relation to Junior Johnson or Jimmie Johnson.