Max Johnston (born 24 September 1993) is an Australian professional

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driver. He last competed part-time in the

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, driving the No. 02 for

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Biography

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driver, Johnston made his

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debut for Young's at

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in 2017. In an interview with

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, he revealed the opportunity arose after messaging the owner of sponsor Brandt Agriculture on

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. He finished 29th in the

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after being involved in a wreck with

Korbin Forrister Robert Korbin Forrister (born November 16, 1992) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, driving the Nos. 7 and 17 Toyota Tundras for All Out Motorsports. In ...

and Ben Rhodes. He is an alumnus of

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Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Camping World Truck Series

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