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Jimmie Johnson started from the back of the pack on Sunday at Dover International Speedway, but he found the lead when it mattered to conquer the Monster Mile on overtime and claim his 83rd career victory; tying with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Cale Yarborough. Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski crashed out of the race early, tire problems plagued Joey Logano and other drivers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. salvaged a decent finish with a car that ‘really wasn’t very good’ and Danica Patrick notches her first top 10 at Dover.
Below are links to a few stories from the AAA 400 that are being talked about around NASCAR Nation. Have something to say? Make sure to leave a comment. Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest NASCAR news delivered to you once a week.
Good luck charm: Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover with helmet honoring hero – ESPN
Kyle Larson falls one restart short of twin wins in Dover heartbreaker – Kickin’ The Tires
Dale Earnhardt Jr. salvages decent finish with car that ‘really wasn’t very good’ Fox Sports
Jimmie Johnson grips wheel tighter, takes another step into history books – USA Today
Johnson earns 83rd Cup win to tie Yarborough – ESPN
Despite 3rd-Place Finish, Pair of Stage Wins Truex Jr. Leaves Dover with Unsettled Feeling Speedway Digest
Danica Patrick notches first top 10 at Dover – NASCAR
Danica Patrick relieved with first top 10 in two seasons at Dover – Kickin’ The Tires
Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski crash early in Dover NASCAR race – Autoweek
Tire problems plague Joey Logano, David Ragan, others at Dover – NBC Sports
Johnson extends track record with 11th win at Dover – AP
Brad Keselowski knocked out of second straight race – Fox Sports
Truex wins two stages, but denied the big prize – NASCAR
Larson laments runner-up finish, this time to ‘lucky’ Jimmie Johnson – NASCAR
Suarez avoids carnage for career-best finish at Dover – Motorsport
Erik Jones Finishes 15th at Dover – Speedway Digest
Halfway to NASCAR’s playoffs, eight spots remain – Autoweek
5 things we learned from a crazy race at the Monster Mile – Fox Sports
Great day for RCR derailed by late-race wrecks – Motorsport
Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls for elimination of overtime line except at Daytona and Talladega – NBC Sports
Kyle Busch’s tire comes off car after pit stop – ESPN
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants NASCAR to eliminate overtime line at tracks without restrictor plates – SB Nation
Dover says fan climbed Turn 4 fence during the race but didn’t cause caution – NBC Sports
Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing face major penalties after wheel comes off during NASCAR race at Dover – SB Nation
Jimmie Johnson gets 83rd career win ahead of massive crash at Dover – Yahoo Sports
Joe Gibbs appeals to NASCAR, hopes for no penalty over Kyle Busch’s loose tire – USA Today
2017 AAA 400 Results – Johnson Claims 11th Win – Beyond the Flag
NASCAR results at Dover: Jimmie Johnson gets historic win in overtime – Sporting News
Biscuits and bolts? Jimmie Johnson’s flashback yarn reveals how much Dover win means – Charlotte Observer
BK Racing Drivers Tame the Monster Mile – Speedway Digest
Takeaways from Dover, from Jimmie Johnson’s historic win to fence-climber – USA Today
What was said by drivers after Dover demolition derby – Fox Sports
Wallace to become first black driver in Cup race since 2006 – Charlotte Observer
Johnson has procedure to remove skin cancer – ESPN
Could this be Danica’s Final Season in NASCAR? – Beyond the Flag
