During his life, Adair received Special Letters of Recognition from Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and George H.W.Bush.

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As they did in 2004, Edwards' supporters point out that as a Southerner, Edwards can make inroads in a region that produced the last three Democratic presidents (Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton).

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He certainly has a shot at dethroning Jimmy Johnson, having one more win this year than the four-time Cup Champion.

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Last year, eventual winner Jimmy Johnson had his crew chief kicked out.

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