Jimmie Johnson News

Hendrick Motorsports extends relationships with Johnson and sponsor Lowe’s:

Hendrick Motorsports extends relationships with Johnson and sponsor Lowe’s:

June 16, 2017
Hendrick Motorsports and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson have agreed to a three-year extension that will keep one of the most accomplished drivers in history behind the wheel through 2020. In addition, Lowe's Companies Inc. has extended its longstanding

Johnson has Basal Cell Carcinoma removed

Johnson has Basal Cell Carcinoma removed

June 5, 2017
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Champ #48-Jimmie Johnson, who won the race at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, posted via his Twitter this morning that he had Basal Cell Carcinoma cut out of his shoulder.(Jimmie Johnson Twitter)[Red More Here]

NASCAR Dover Recap Stats & Facts

NASCAR Dover Recap Stats & Facts

June 5, 2017
- Jimmie Johnson: 83rd career NASCAR Cup Series wins; ties Cale Yarborough for 6th all-time (1 behind Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for 4th all-time) - Johnson: 11th NASCAR Cup Series win at Dover; becomes 3rd driver in series history to win more than 10 times

Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover for milestone victory

Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover for milestone victory

June 4, 2017
The man who once made his parents stop at Hardee's because he thought it was Cale Yarborough's race shop pulled even with his childhood hero in Sunday's AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. Getting the jump on #42-Kyle Larson on an overtime restart

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

June 4, 2017
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the 48th Annual AAA 400 Drive For Autism, his 83rd victory in 556 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. This is his third victory and fifth top-10 finish in 2017. This is his 11th victory and 22nd top-10 finish in 31 races at Dover International

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the AAA 400 Drive For Autism

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the AAA 400 Drive For Autism

June 1, 2017
a look at some of the top statistical performers at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware going into the AAA 400 Drive For Autism on June 4 at 1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. · The official opening of Dover International Speedway, then

Speedway Children’s Charities Gala raises a record-setting estimated $890,000:

Speedway Children’s Charities Gala raises a record-setting estimated $890,000:

May 25, 2017
The biggest stars in the NASCAR industry came together Wednesday for the 37th annual Speedway Children's Charities Gala sponsored by Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. The fundraising event is estimated to have generated a record-setting $890,000. Held

NASCAR All-Star Race Race Recap:

NASCAR All-Star Race Race Recap:

May 20, 2017
- Kyle Busch: 1st time winning All-Star Race (12th start in race) - Busch: entered race with 227 laps led in All-Star Race (2nd-most in event history; most by driver to never win) - Busch: 1st Cup Series win at Charlotte (points or non-points) - Busch: final stage

Monster Energy All-Star Race Fast Facts:

Monster Energy All-Star Race Fast Facts:

May 20, 2017
This is Kyle Busch's first Monster Energy All-Star Race victory and first Monster Energy Cup Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is the second Monster Energy All-Star Race win for Joe Gibbs Racing (Denny Hamlin, 2011) and the second for Toyota. Kyle Busch

What to watch for – All-Star Race:

What to watch for – All-Star Race:

May 19, 2017
$1 million up for grabs in NASCAR; Jimmie Johnson right at home; One more for Junior[More]

Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Blue Bunny Ice Cream announce recipients of the 2017 Helmet of Hope:

Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Blue Bunny Ice Cream announce recipients of the 2017 Helmet of Hope:

May 18, 2017
Seven- time NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, along with Mike Wells, President and CEO of Wells Enterprises, Inc., announced today the five recipients of this year's $25,000 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grants. The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program invites fans and

Johnson’s patriotic Lowe’s Chevy for 600 unveiled on special trip to Ft. Bragg:

Johnson’s patriotic Lowe’s Chevy for 600 unveiled on special trip to Ft. Bragg:

May 18, 2017
When Lowe's and Jimmie Johnson wanted to unveil the special #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet SS that the driver will pilot for the Memorial Day weekend 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, they wanted to make it special.[More]

Johnson, Lowe’s renewal expected soon:

Johnson, Lowe’s renewal expected soon:

May 16, 2017
Rick Hendrick said he is ready to announce a new deal with Jimmie Johnson sponsor Lowe's 'probably anytime over the next 3-4 weeks and Nationwide also has indicated a willingness to continue with Hendrick Motorsports after the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the

Bold move propels McMurray to runner-up finish

Bold move propels McMurray to runner-up finish

May 8, 2017
Race winner #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wasn't the only driver who made a strong move on the final lap of Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. After Stenhouse took the lead from #18-Kyle Busch, thanks in part to a push from #48-Jimmie Johnson, #1-Jamie McMurray

Last-lap pass lifts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to victory at Talladega

Last-lap pass lifts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to victory at Talladega

May 7, 2017
There's no longer a goose egg in the win column next to #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s name. With a last-lap pass in Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Stenhouse collected his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 158th start and delivered the

Jimmie Johnson stays hot with Monday victory at Bristol

Jimmie Johnson stays hot with Monday victory at Bristol

April 25, 2017
Grabbing the lead from #4-Kevin Harvick on Lap 480 of 500 in Monday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, #48-Jimmie Johnson stayed out front for the final 21 laps and beat #14-Clint Bowyer to the finish line by 1.199 seconds. The checkered flag was Johnson's

Race Stats and Facts from Bristol

Race Stats and Facts from Bristol

April 25, 2017
#48-Jimmie Johnson: 82nd career MENCS win (1 away from tying Cale Yarborough for 6th all-time and 2 from tying Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for 4th) Johnson: 2nd win this season (also won last race at Texas); won multiple races in all 16 Cup Series seasons and

Jimmie Johnson wins rain delayed race at Bristol:

Jimmie Johnson wins rain delayed race at Bristol:

April 24, 2017
#48- Jimmie Johnson won the rain delayed (was supposed to run Sunday) Food City 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway for his 2nd win of the season, 2nd win at Bristol and 82nd career win. It is the 11th win at Bristol by a Hendrick Motorsports

Goodyear next tire tests at Indy..then Kentucky

Goodyear next tire tests at Indy..then Kentucky

April 23, 2017
#48- Jimmie Johnson leads the list of drivers participating in the test scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2.5-mile. #2-Brad Keselowski, #11-Denny Hamlin and #38-David Ragan are also expected to attend in preparation for the July 23 event. The Indy exercise

Jimmie Johnson’s victory celebration comes with a price

Jimmie Johnson’s victory celebration comes with a price

April 22, 2017
After his victory two weeks ago at Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson was late for his post-race press conference - and with good reason. Because of a malfunction with his fluid delivery system, Johnson was dehydrated by the end of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series