Jimmie Johnson News

At Pocono Raceway:

At Pocono Raceway:

June 8, 2011
· Opened in 1968 as a three-quarter-mile track, Pocono Raceway held the first race on the 2.5-mile track in 1971. · The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974. · There have been 66 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Pocono Raceway. · There was one race from 1974

Tony Stewart Hosts SiriusXM Special Tuesday:

Tony Stewart Hosts SiriusXM Special Tuesday:

June 7, 2011
Tony Stewart will return to Sirius XM Radio to host a special edition of Tony Stewart Live from Eldora Speedway, Stewart's dirt track in Rossburg, Ohio, June 7 (7:00 - 9:00 pm/et). The broadcast will be available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

June 5, 2011
[after Kansas, race 13 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #99-Carl Edwards [1 win], 485 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [1 win], 445, -40 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 444, -41 4) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 442, -43 5) #18-Kyle Busch [2 wins], 425, -60 6) #22-Kurt Busch

Race Fast Facts – Kansas:

Race Fast Facts – Kansas:

June 5, 2011
Brad Keselowski won the Inaugural STP 400, his second victory in 66 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. He breaks 60 race winless streak since winning at Talladega April 26, 2009, 75 races ago). His crew chief Paul Wolfe wins for first time in NASCAR Sprint Cupl competition

#48 team tests at Gresham:

#48 team tests at Gresham:

June 4, 2011
Hendrick Motorsports driver, Landon Cassill returned to Gresham Motorsports Park on Wednesday in a # 48, Jimmie Johnson Chevy. Cassill and Hendrick team worked to make adjustments and improvements to the car's setup. Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 HendrickCars.com

Dillon headed to “Prelude to the Dream” charity race: UPDATE Hornaday and Carmichael also racing:

Dillon headed to “Prelude to the Dream” charity race: UPDATE Hornaday and Carmichael also racing:

June 3, 2011
Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Silverado for Richard Childress Racing, will make a stop in Ohio next week before heading to the Camping World Truck Series event in Texas. For the first time in his career, Dillon is scheduled to compete in

Stats a reason for optimism by Earnhardt, Jr.:

Stats a reason for optimism by Earnhardt, Jr.:

June 2, 2011
There's good reason for optimism for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. His 2011 season is looking much like his 2008 season - the last in which he won a race and made the Chase. Just as encouraging: This season looks nothing like 2009-10 when he finished the season 25th and 21st

The Numbers for Kansas Speedway:

The Numbers for Kansas Speedway:

June 2, 2011
1 - number of drivers winning both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway in the same weekend (Joe Nemechek, 2004) 2 - wins from the pole (Joe Nemechek - 2004, Jimmie Johnson - 2008) 2 - most wins by driver (Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle & Tony

At Kansas Speedway:

At Kansas Speedway:

June 1, 2011
• There have been 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Kansas since the track opened in 2001. • All of the races have been scheduled for 267 laps. • 11 drivers have competed in all 10 races at Kansas. • Jeff Gordon won the first two NASCAR Sprint Cup races. • Jason

Jimmie Johnson Pocono 500 Ticket Package:

Jimmie Johnson Pocono 500 Ticket Package:

May 31, 2011
Pocono Raceway announced the "Jimmie Johnson Pocono Q&A Package," available for purchase, for the 2011 Pocono 500. Race fans can chose from three Grandstand ticket packages, which include: an exclusive question and answer session with five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

May 29, 2011
[after Charlotte, race 12 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #99-Carl Edwards [1 win], 445 2) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 409, -36 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [1 win], 408, -37 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 402, -43 5) #18-Kyle Busch [2 wins], 392, -53 6) #22-Kurt

What would the top 20 in points standings look like if 2010 system used?:

What would the top 20 in points standings look like if 2010 system used?:

May 26, 2011
Rank, Driver, 2010 Points, New Points Rank 1) #99-Carl Edwards, 1694, 1st in current points system 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 1592, 2nd 3) #18-Kyle Busch, 1579, 3rd 4) #29-Kevin Harvick, 1500, 5th 5) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 1471, 4th 6) #17-Matt Kenseth, 1436, 6th 7) #

Lowe’s Summer Salute for Johnson:

Lowe’s Summer Salute for Johnson:

May 26, 2011
Jimmie Johnson will kick-off the Lowe's Summer Salute program by driving a specially painted patriotic themed #48 Chevy in this weekend's Coca Cola 600. People are encouraged to "salute the troops" by visiting LowesRacing.com/SummerSalute. In addition, fans will have

At Charlotte Motor Speedway:

At Charlotte Motor Speedway:

May 24, 2011
· Construction began on Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1959. · The track’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 19, 1960. · The track was repaved midseason in 1994. · The track name changed from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Lowe’s Motor Speedway in 1999.

Carl Edwards wins segment 2:

Carl Edwards wins segment 2:

May 21, 2011
#99-Carl Edwards won segment 2 of the Sprint All Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning $25,000. #5-Johnson finished second ahead of #18-Busch, #17-Kenseth, #24-Gordon, #16-Biffle, #14-Stewart, #11-Hamlin, #22-Busch, and #00-Reutimann. The caution came out

Greg Biffle wins segment 1:

Greg Biffle wins segment 1:

May 21, 2011
#16-Greg Biffle won segment 1 of the Sprint All Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning $25,000. #99-Edwards was second followed by #18-Busch, #4-Kahne, #14-Stewart, #5-Johnson, #17-Kenseth, #33-Bowyer, #24-Gordon, and #25-Martin. #22-Busch had to serve a penalty

Edwards wins segment 3:

Edwards wins segment 3:

May 21, 2011
#99-Carl Edwards won segment 3 of the Sprint All Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning $125,000. The rest of the top 10: #18-Busch, #16-Biffle, #14-Stewart, #11-Hamlin, #24-Gordon, #17-Kenseth, #5-Johnson, #00-Reutimann, and #39-Newman. #78-Regan Smith brought

Hamlin’s team repeats as Pit Crew Challenge champ:

Hamlin’s team repeats as Pit Crew Challenge champ:

May 19, 2011
Denny Hamlin's #11 team successfully defended its title in NASCAR's Pit Crew Challenge on Thursday night, edging Jimmie Johnson's #48 team in the final round. Hamlin's seven-member team changed four tires, put in gas and pushed the car 40 yards in 22.298 seconds without

Johnson to run the #5 in All-Star race UPDATE 2 image:

Johnson to run the #5 in All-Star race UPDATE 2 image:

May 16, 2011
hearing Jimmie Johnson will run the #5 Lowe's car in the All Star Race to promote a special promotion for Lowe's 5% off purchase at Lowe's when using your Lowe's consumer credit card. Could be one reason Mark Martin is running the #25 in the event. Have seen nothing

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

May 15, 2011
[after Dover, race 11 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #99-Carl Edwards [1 win], 416 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [1 win], 392, -24 3) #18-Kyle Busch [2 wins], 379, -37 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 364, -52 5) #29-Kevin Harvick [2 wins], 362, -54 6) #17-Matt Kenseth