Jimmie Johnson News

Michigan Rookie Notes:

Michigan Rookie Notes:

June 12, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 8 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. McDowell logged a 27th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the second time in the last four Sprint Cup Series races. #01-Regan Smith holds a three-point lead

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

June 10, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to be testing at The Milwaukee Mile Tuesday June 10, Wednesday June 11, Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. Free admission to grandstands for spectators between 9am and 5pm daily. Teams anticipated during Tuesday's test include Hendrick

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

June 8, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2084 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2063 -21 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1939 -145 4) #99-Carl Edwards 1856 -228 [would be 3rd without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 1800 -284 [1 win] 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1799 -285 [1 win] 7) #16-

After 13 races in 2004-2007, worst spot a future chaser was?

After 13 races in 2004-2007, worst spot a future chaser was?

June 8, 2008
after 13 races in the four previous Sprint Cup Chase's, what was the worst spot a future Chaser [in that season] was in after that 13th race? In 2007, #2-Busch was 17th in the points, 88 points from the 12th spot (in 2007 the drivers in the chase increased from 10

Pocono Raceway Qualifying Fast Facts:

Pocono Raceway Qualifying Fast Facts:

June 6, 2008
.. Kasey Kahne won the Coors Light Pole for the Pocono 500 with a speed of 170.219 mph / 52.873 seconds. .. This is Kahne's 15th pole in 158 career Sprint Cup Series races. .. This is Kahne's first pole of the season. His previous best start was second at Lowe's Motor

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

June 5, 2008
the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway was won by Tony Stewart, just beating Robby Gordon. The rest of the results of the race held June 4th at Eldora Speedway: 3) Clint Bowyer, 4) Kenny Wallace, 5) Denny Hamlin, 6) Matt Kenseth, 7) Kevin

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

June 1, 2008
On Saturday, Oct. 4, two new names will be added to the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame - which two drivers will receive this honor however, is something the fans have to decide. Online voting for the 2008 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is currently underway. The Talladega

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 13 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Dover race 13 of 36]:

June 1, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2050 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1908 -142 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1779 -271 4) #99-Carl Edwards 1713 -337 [would be 3rd without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 5) #16-Greg Biffle 1658 -392 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 1646 -404 7) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1644

Chase Notes after Charlotte:

Chase Notes after Charlotte:

May 30, 2008
You have to go all the way to fifth place #07-Clint Bowyer to find the first driver with more than a one race cushion on falling out of the Top 12. #48-Jimmie Johnson had the biggest fall of the group at LMS, dropping 83 points on 13th place and sliding three spots

Dover Qualifying Fast Facts:

Dover Qualifying Fast Facts:

May 30, 2008
.. Greg Biffle won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Best Buy 400 benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks with a lap of 23.193 seconds, 155.219 mph. .. This is his sixth pole in 199 career Sprint Cup races. .. This is his second pole and fourth top-10 start in

Dover Rookie Notes:

Dover Rookie Notes:

May 29, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 25 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 13th-place finish, his best in 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts and claimed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the fourth time

Victory Junction KC Looks to Get a $1 Million Kick-Start:

Victory Junction KC Looks to Get a $1 Million Kick-Start:

May 28, 2008
With groundbreaking set for late September on the long-awaited second edition of the Victory Junction Gang Camp on the outskirts of Kansas City, the fourth edition of the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream has set a goal of generating $1 million to benefit the project.

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

May 25, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1860 [3 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1766 -94 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1721 -139 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1596 -264 [1 win] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 1578 -282 [1 win] 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1538 -322 [would be 4th without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 7) #29-Kevin

Winners of both the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600:

Winners of both the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600:

May 25, 2008
2008-Kasey Kahne - 12th in points after 12 races 2003-Jimmie Johnson - 2nd in the Cup Championship 1997-Jeff Gordon - won the Cup Championship 1993-Dale Earnhardt - won the Cup Championship 1991-Davey Allison - came in 3rd in Drivers points 1985-Darrell Waltrip - won

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Fast Facts:

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Fast Facts:

May 25, 2008
.. Kasey Kahne won the Coca-Cola 600, his eighth win in 156 career Sprint Cup Series starts. .. Kahne became the sixth driver to win both the Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 in the same season. The last to do so was Jimmie Johnson in 2003. .. This is Kahne

Earnhardt Jr. leads in Generating Television Exposure:

Earnhardt Jr. leads in Generating Television Exposure:

May 23, 2008
Despite a third-place standing in the driver's championship battle and joining a new team this season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands alone in terms of generating television exposure for his sponsoring brands through the first 10 events of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. Altogether

New Spotter for #2 Team:

New Spotter for #2 Team:

May 23, 2008
Chris Osborne debuted in his new role as spotter for Kurt and crew in last weekend's Sprint All-Star Race action. The High Point, N.C., native is perhaps best known for his years of spotting for Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Hendrick Team. Chris replaces Jesse Walker,

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

May 22, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 10 Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. McDowell scored a 28th-place finish and captured top rookie honors for the first time this season. #10-Patrick Carpentier led the race at Darlington

Three Cars for JR Motorsports at Lowe’s:

Three Cars for JR Motorsports at Lowe’s:

May 21, 2008
For the first time in JR Motorsports history the team will field three Chevys in Nationwide Series competition in Saturday's CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Brad Keselowski will drive the #88 Navy Salute the Troops Chevy, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be

Drivers to Light ‘Em Up During Inaugural Pennzoil Victory Challenge:

Drivers to Light ‘Em Up During Inaugural Pennzoil Victory Challenge:

May 17, 2008
An all-star lineup is set to do battle in the inaugural Pennzoil Victory Challenge Saturday evening, prior to the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. #16-Greg Biffle, #07-Clint Bowyer, #18-Kyle Busch, #29-Kevin Harvick and #48-Jimmie Johnson-will prove who