Jimmie Johnson News

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

February 20, 2010
#5-Mark Martin: Hendrick Motorsports Chassis #5-523 for Sunday's race. Martin drove this chassis five times last season, including to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway in June. #6-David Ragan: Primary Chassis: RK-617 Ran Charlotte in 2009 as the #26 '

McMurray Enjoys Victory Tour Through San Francisco:

McMurray Enjoys Victory Tour Through San Francisco:

February 18, 2010
Daytona 500 champion #1-Jamie McMurray celebrated his victory with a true taste of Northern California in San Francisco on Wednesday, complete with Dungeness crab, world-class chocolates and a bottle of Sonoma Valley wine. McMurray took the checkered flag in the Great

Daytona 500 Notes:

Daytona 500 Notes:

February 16, 2010
* Jamie McMurray won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. It was his first start with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. The last driver to win in his first start with a new team was Michael Waltrip in the 2001 Daytona 500. * McMurray

Jimmy Johnson Honorary Crew Chief of #37:

Jimmy Johnson Honorary Crew Chief of #37:

February 14, 2010
Jimmy Johnson is joining ExtenZe Racing, No, not the four- time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, but the two-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL Sunday host. The newly named ExtenZe spokesman and star of the brand's upcoming commercials will be on hand at Daytona

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

February 11, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the 1st Gatorade Duel at Daytona International Speedway, beating #29-Kevin Harvick by about an inch [margin of victory was .005 seconds]. #18-Busch was 3rd, followed by #33-Bowyer & #78-Smith. #55-McDowell finished 14th and #13-Papis finished

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

February 11, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the 1st Gatorade Duel at Daytona International Speedway, beating #29-Kevin Harvick by about an inch. #18-Busch was 3rd, followed by #33-Bowyer & #78-Smith. #55-McDowell finished 14th and #13-Papis finished 15th and were the two go-or-go homers

HBO’s 24/7 Jimmie Johnson Episode 3 on Tuesday:

HBO’s 24/7 Jimmie Johnson Episode 3 on Tuesday:

February 9, 2010
HBO Sports' all-access show 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona continues with its third episode, debuting Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10:00-10:30pm/et/pt. The four-week series spotlights one of racing's biggest stars, reigning four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie

Johnson sells NYC loft, but…:

Johnson sells NYC loft, but…:

February 7, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson has just sold his 3,200-square-foot loft in Chelsea [New York City] for $4 million. Johnson paid $3.975 million for the three-bedroom three-and-a-half bath condo in 2007. He put it on the market last March for $4.395 million, eventually cutting the

Johnson honored by NC House of Reps:

Johnson honored by NC House of Reps:

February 7, 2010
The North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a Patrick McHenry-sponsored resolution honoring NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. Johnson was the first NASCAR driver to win four consecutive Sprint Cup Championships. Republican Patrick McHenry has represented

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

February 4, 2010
It only took an unprecedented fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, but the media finally thinks Jimmie Johnson will defend his crown, according to a preseason media poll. Incredibly, this isn't a typical outcome. Only once in the previous five

24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona, episode 2:

24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona, episode 2:

February 2, 2010
HBO Sports' all-access show 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona continues with its second episode, debuting Tuesday, Feb. 2 (10:00-10:30pm/et/pt). The four-week series spotlights one of racing's biggest stars, reigning four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

February 1, 2010
ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special multi-hour program featuring exclusive interviews with NASCAR's top drivers along with analysis of the upcoming season. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m. ET. NASCAR

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

Johnson gets a street named after him:

Johnson gets a street named after him:

January 30, 2010
Move over, Dr. Johnson. A more famous Johnson is about to pass you by. A quarter-mile stretch of Johnson Avenue in El Cajon, California - a street named for an East County pioneer - will soon be re-christened in honor of stock car champion and El Cajon native Jimmie

Johnson wrecks in Rolex 24 practice:

Johnson wrecks in Rolex 24 practice:

January 28, 2010
Defending, four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson crashed and suffered some bruising Thursday in opening practice for this weekends Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. Johnson crashed in the left-hand kink area of Daytonas 3.56

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

January 28, 2010
What is power? In athletics it is usually thought of as bulging muscles and dominating performance. But in sports today, power has a different meaning, as well: the earning potential of athletes, owners, agents, communities, and brands, ranging from breakfast cereal

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

January 28, 2010
Champions from NASCAR, Grand-Am, IndyCar and international motorsports headline a star-studded lineup for the 48th running of the Rolex 24, set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The event kicks off the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series -- and

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

January 27, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee [clutch foot] Friday playing pickup basketball. Hamlin said he still expects to compete, but surgery isn't an option at this time since the

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 26, 2010
Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

January 25, 2010
For the sixth consecutive year, Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. And for the first time, the average earnings of those on the list fell -- down $1.5 million per athlete