Jimmie Johnson News

Jimmie Johnson lends name to video game:

Jimmie Johnson lends name to video game:

December 9, 2010
Dumpsters, start your engines! Autumn Games, a premier publisher of interactive entertainment, has partnered with Isopod Labs to develop Jimmie Johnson's Anything with an Engine, a new racing game that will allow players to compete against over-the-top characters in

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

December 8, 2010
The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500

Media votes Johnson’s championship as year’s top story:

Media votes Johnson’s championship as year’s top story:

December 7, 2010
Jimmie Johnson winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in come-from-behind fashion was voted the sport's top competition story for 2010 by members of the media. Members of the media ranked the top competition stories of the

#48 team to test Monday:

#48 team to test Monday:

December 4, 2010
Crew chief Chad Knaus and the #48 team are scheduled to test cars at an undisclosed track Monday and Tuesday, only three days after drive Jimmie Johnson and his teammates were showered with praise during the Sprint Cup awards banquet Friday night in Las Vegas. Johnson

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 4:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 4:

December 3, 2010
Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus are proof enough that practice truly does make perfect. Their demeanor the entire week was one of cool calm, mirroring their machine-like professionalism at the race track.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 3:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 3:

December 3, 2010
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week culminates with Friday's awards ceremony that regales five-time champion Jimmie Johnson and the entire #48 Hendrick Motorsports team. But today [Thursday] was about the industry as a whole '“ the sport's drivers, owners, teams

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ announced:

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ announced:

December 3, 2010
Winners of the fourth annual 'Stewie Awards' were announced Thursday by Tony Stewart on SIRIUS XM Radio and in front of a live audience at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The 2010 'Stewie Award' winners were decided by fans who voted for the best, boldest

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 2:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 2:

December 2, 2010
Day 2 of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week featured a day-long fan-friendly event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway dubbed "Chasers for Charity." The highlight was a NASCAR version of the popular TV game show "The Family Feud." And hometown boy Kyle Busch stole the

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Thursday, Dec. 2:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Thursday, Dec. 2:

December 2, 2010
- NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon: This annual industry/media event begins at 11:00 am, in the Bellagio Ballroom at the Bellagio and includes presentations to the Champion Crew Chief, Champion Sponsor, Raybestos Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Driver

Most Popular Driver Award winner named:

Most Popular Driver Award winner named:

December 2, 2010
And the streak goes on. Dale Earnhardt Jr. today collected his eighth consecutive NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver Award after receiving the most online fan votes among all eligible drivers throughout the 2010 racing season. He joins Bill Elliott as the only drivers

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

December 2, 2010
Richard Childress, who oversaw a resurgence of Richard Childress Motorsports, is the Sporting News owner of the year, the magazine announced Wednesday. Denny Hamlin is the 2010 Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver. The top driver and crew chief will be announced Thursday. All

Johnson Even More Dominating on Television than the Track:

Johnson Even More Dominating on Television than the Track:

December 2, 2010
While it should come as no surprise five-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson received the most attention during race telecasts this past season, the degree to which he dominated is staggering when considering Johnson was interviewed an entire half-hour longer, and

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 1:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 1:

December 1, 2010
Winning is never, ever mundane. Apparently, neither is a day-long media tour '“ not when it involves a five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion who doubles as a new father. Jimmie Johnson, winner of five consecutive championships and guest of honor during this

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

December 1, 2010
There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. So whats left for the driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become

Some Chase stats at end of season:

Some Chase stats at end of season:

December 1, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson's 1572 Chase points represents the second lowest total of his five-year reign, bettering only title #1 in 2006 as he scored 1430 points. 2007 remains as Jimmie's high point total: 1663. Johnson's lone win in the '10 Chase equals the low mark of one

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ return:

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ return:

November 29, 2010
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart will host the fourth annual 'Stewie Awards' on Thursday, December 2, live from Las Vegas on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio. The 'Stewies,' the acclaimed awards show that features Stewart's

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

November 28, 2010
#99-Carl Edwards is in Dusseldorf, Germany this weekend driving in the Race of Champions, a competition matching drivers from an assortment of countries and disciplines. Edwards and extreme/action sports driver Travis Pastrana, 11 times a gold medalist in the X Games

NASCAR Receives Three Awards:

NASCAR Receives Three Awards:

November 28, 2010
NASCAR was honored in three separate categories at the Inaugural Sports Media Marketing Awards, held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City on Thursday, November 18, 2010. NASCAR was awarded Gold honors in the category of "Team Promotion (Collegiate and

2010: The Most Competitive Year In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series History:

2010: The Most Competitive Year In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series History:

November 27, 2010
The recently completed 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season goes down as the most competitive in the 62-year history of the sport's premier series. Two major competition records were broken this past season in the series: average lead changes and leaders per race.

Johnson to run Daytona 24 hour race:

Johnson to run Daytona 24 hour race:

November 26, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson said he will be joining GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing for the fourth straight year, sharing the #99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevrolet/Riley with two-time Daytona Prototype champions Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty in the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 29-