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Jimmie Johnson's decision not to exit the 48 car as it sat a mangled mess in the garage at Texas Motor Speedway just may have saved his season

 
Even when the 48 car was a mangled mess sitting in the garage at Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson refused to exit. That decision just may have saved his season. (link)

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