Johnson clings on for NASCAR win

Jimmie Johnson held off Jeff Gordon to win his third NASCAR race of the season at the Goody's 500 in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday. Gordon, hoping to end a long winless streak, constantly barged into Johnson's car in the closing 50 laps but could...

Jimmie Johnson held off Jeff Gordon to win his third NASCAR race of the season at the Goody's 500 in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday.

Gordon, hoping to end a long winless streak, constantly barged into Johnson's car in the closing 50 laps but could never take the lead from his fellow Chevrolet driver.

Chevrolets dominated the action, taking the first seven positions. Former F1 driver Juan Montoya was 16th in a Dodge.

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