hearing that the #48 Lowe’s / Hendrick Motorsports Chevy team and driver Jimmie Johnson expect no changes to the over-the-wall championship team when Nextel Cup testing begins next week in Daytona with the exception of spotter Earl Barban who is no longer with the team [no idea what team he is going to]. Crew Chief Chad Knuas is reviewing resumes for a new spotter.(1-4-2007) UPDATE: hearing Barban will be #38-David Gilliland’s spotter in 2007.(XM Radio)(1-5-2007)
