Jimmie Johnson News

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Camping World 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Camping World 500

March 15, 2017
A look at some of the top statistical performers at Phoenix Raceway going into the Camping World 500 on March 19. Top 10 Active Driver Ratings at Phoenix #48-Jimmie Johnson¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ 111.2 #4-Kevin Harvick¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ 110.7 #24-Chase Elliott¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦.. 103.9 #18-Kyle Busch

Johnson to appear at Phoenix’s Roll-Bar Club:

Johnson to appear at Phoenix’s Roll-Bar Club:

March 11, 2017
2016 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson has officially been added to Phoenix Raceway's Budweiser ROLL-BAR Club star-studded lineup for a moderated question and answer session before the Camping World 500 on Sunday, March 19.[More]

Jimmie Johnson announces grant opportunities, Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope

Jimmie Johnson announces grant opportunities, Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope

March 7, 2017
Seven- time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Mike Wells, president and CEO of Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny Ice Cream, announced the launch of the 2017 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope campaign, which will award $125,000 to five non-profit organizations

By-The-Numbers – 2,500th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race

By-The-Numbers – 2,500th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race

March 5, 2017
1 - The very first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race was held at Charlotte Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, June 19, 1949 - the race was won by Jim Roper (Lincoln

Hendrick Motorsports goes for third straight Atlanta win

Hendrick Motorsports goes for third straight Atlanta win

March 3, 2017
Georgia has been 'peachy to Hendrick Motorsports in recent memory. The four-car outfit owned by Rick Hendrick has won the last three races at Atlanta Motor Speedway behind the efforts of #5-Kasey Kahne (2014) and #48-Jimmie Johnson (2015-16). On Sunday, Hendrick Motorsports

Several cars to the rear for Daytona 500:

Several cars to the rear for Daytona 500:

February 24, 2017
With their primary cars damaged in Thursday night's Can-Am Duel 150-mile qualifying races, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #27-Paul Menard and #21-Ryan Blaney will start the Daytona 500 from the rear of the field in backup race cars. They'll be joined at the rear by three cars

New format can help ease pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s quest for eighth title:

New format can help ease pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s quest for eighth title:

February 22, 2017
The new format in place for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship this year will help Jimmie Johnson keep his mind off what could be a monumental accomplishment.[More]

Does Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona DNF spell trouble for Hendrick drivers?

Does Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona DNF spell trouble for Hendrick drivers?

February 20, 2017
Twice during Sunday's rain-delayed Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway, #48-Jimmie Johnson spun without provocation off Turn 4. The first time, on Lap 17, he took out the #41 Ford of Kurt Busch. The second time, Johnson nosed into the inside

New members for the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council:

New members for the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council:

February 20, 2017
Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola are the new members of the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council. They join returning members Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick. The new drivers replace Dale Earnhardt

Daytona 500 Front Row Qualifying Research Notes:

Daytona 500 Front Row Qualifying Research Notes:

February 19, 2017
- Chase Elliott: 1st driver to win pole in first 2 Daytona 500 starts - Elliott: 1st driver to win back-to-back Daytona 500 poles since Ken Schrader (3 straight from 1988-90); 5th driver with consecutive Daytona 500 poles (Fireball Roberts, Buddy Baker, Bill Elliott

Recently, the trend has been for the Daytona 500 pole winners to make history that same season:

Recently, the trend has been for the Daytona 500 pole winners to make history that same season:

February 19, 2017
Daytona 500 Pole Winners - Last 4 Years

Joey Logano wins wild Clash at Daytona:

Joey Logano wins wild Clash at Daytona:

February 19, 2017
When #2-Brad Keselowski and #11-Denny Hamlin collided in Turn 2 on the final lap of Sunday's rain-delayed Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway, #22-Joey Logano was there to seize the moment. Charging to the outside and grabbing the lead near the

Results of the 2017 Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona:

Results of the 2017 Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona:

February 19, 2017
1) #22-Joey Logano, Shell/Pennzoil Ford 2) #18-Kyle Busch, M&M's Toyota 3) #88-Alex Bowman, Nationwide Chevy 4) #10-Danica Patrick, TaxAct Ford 5) #4-Kevin Harvick, Busch Beer Ford 6) #2-Brad Keselowski, SKF Ford 7) #24-Chase Elliott, NAPA Chevy 8) #19-Daniel Suarez

The Clash at Daytona:

The Clash at Daytona:

February 19, 2017
- Joey Logano: 1st Clash win; 3rd career win at Daytona (2015 Daytona 500, 2011 July NXS race) - Team Penske: 3rd time winning The Clash (2011 Kurt Busch, 1998 Rusty Wallace) - Kyle Busch: finished 2nd; 2012 winner of race - Alex Bowman: finished 3rd; making Clash

Joey Logano wins wild Clash at Daytona:

Joey Logano wins wild Clash at Daytona:

February 19, 2017
When #2-Brad Keselowski and #11-Denny Hamlin collided in Turn 2 on the final lap of Sunday's rain-delayed Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway, #22-Joey Logano was there to seize the moment. Charging to the outside and grabbing the lead near the

Jimmie Johnson Day celebrated in Phoenix:

Jimmie Johnson Day celebrated in Phoenix:

February 17, 2017
Seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson took Governor Doug Ducey on a ride along in the #48 on Thursday, Feb. 16. The ride around the State Capitol in Downtown Phoenix ended with a ceremonial burnout followed by a proclamation from the Governor

Johnson happy with race format changes:

Johnson happy with race format changes:

January 25, 2017
Johnson happy with race format changes: #48-Jimmie Johnson discussed his thoughts on NASCAR's race format changes that were announced on Monday: "The championship piece, we still get to Homestead and it's very similar for that event itself. How you get there is a bit

National Motorsports Press Association names awards winners:

National Motorsports Press Association names awards winners:

January 23, 2017
National Motorsports Press Association names awards winners: Jimmie Johnson, who won a record-tying seventh NASCAR championship this past season, has been voted the winner of the 2016 Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award presented by the National Motorsports Press

NASCAR holds Driver Development Seminar:

NASCAR holds Driver Development Seminar:

January 23, 2017
NASCAR holds Driver Development Seminar: Being a race car driver entails much more than getting behind the wheel. Before the start of a new season, NASCAR walked its younger drivers through different aspects of the sport during its annual Driver Development Seminar

New class added to NASCAR Hall of Fame:

New class added to NASCAR Hall of Fame:

January 20, 2017
New class added to NASCAR Hall of Fame: A World War II vet. A taxi-cab driver. A son of a tobacco farmer. A former popcorn salesman at a short track. And the son of an Arkansas trucker. No wonder the inductees in the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame class could be characterized