Jimmie Johnson News

Ramblings – Texas Qualifying:

Ramblings – Texas Qualifying:

November 2, 2007
Martin Truex Jr took his first-ever Bud Pole today at Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday's Dickies 500 with a time of 27.964 sec (193.105 mph) to become the 17th different pole winner of the season (we're gonna have one full field for that Shootout next February!). Martin

Chase stats after Atlanta:

Chase stats after Atlanta:

November 2, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson's second straight win pulled him within 9 points of leader #24-Jeff Gordon, marking the closest margin between 1-2 at this point in The Chase's four-year history. The previous best was last year, when Matt Kenseth led Johnson by 26. Jimmie Johnson

Johnson on Mike and Mike Friday:

Johnson on Mike and Mike Friday:

November 1, 2007
Friday morning's edition of ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike in the Morning (Nov. 2 from 6-10 a.m.) will originate from Texas Motor Speedway, the site of Sunday's NASCAR race (coverage beginning at 3 p.m. on ABC). Special on-set guests will include NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson

Johnson Added to SPEED Performer of the Year Voting Panel:

Johnson Added to SPEED Performer of the Year Voting Panel:

October 29, 2007
Defending Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, last year's inaugural winner of the SPEED Performer of the Year, has agreed to join the voting panel for the annual award beginning this year. Johnson, who edged MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden and F1 title winner Fernando

Johnson wins at Atlanta:

Johnson wins at Atlanta:

October 28, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in a green-white-checker finish for his 8th win of the season, the 31st win of his career, and the sweep of this season's Atlanta races. #99-Edwards finished second, followed by #41-Sorenson, #17-Kenseth

Atlanta Speedway – Fast Facts

Atlanta Speedway – Fast Facts

October 28, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Pep Boys Auto 500, his 31st victory in 216 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his eighth victory and 21st top-10 finish in 2007. This is his third sweep of the season (Richmond, Martinsville and Atlanta and his third time to post back-to-

Rumblings – Atlanta

Rumblings – Atlanta

October 28, 2007
Things got crazy at the end of the Pep Boys Auto 507 today, Jimmie Johnson was at the right place at the right time (after a strong two-tire call by Chad Knauss)....and Johnson was rewarded with the win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Johnson ends up sweeping Atlanta (to

Johnson to Donate Race Winnings to Red Cross:

Johnson to Donate Race Winnings to Red Cross:

October 27, 2007
In response to the Southern California wildfires, #48Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's, Hendrick Motorsports and Speedway Motorsports and Sonic Automotive Chairman Bruton Smith will each donate to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California Wildfire Relief

Atlanta Qualifying Notes:

Atlanta Qualifying Notes:

October 26, 2007
.. Greg Biffle won the Bud Pole for the Pep Boys Auto 500 with a lap of 28.807 seconds, 192.453 mph. .. This is his fourth Bud Pole in 183 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his first Bud Pole and 10th top-10 start in 2007. He became the 16th driver to win a Bud Pole

Atlanta Ramblings:

Atlanta Ramblings:

October 26, 2007
Greg Biffle went out late tonight and took the Bud Pole for Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta with a scary-fast speed of 192.453 (28.807 sec). This is his first top-spot of the season (his last pole was at Richmond in May of 2006) and 4th of his Nextel Cup career

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

October 25, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson had to win to gain 15 points on #24-Jeff Gordon, but Gordon's fifth top 5 in 6 Chase starts continues to set a record-setting pace. Only Clint Bowyer has managed to stay within one race of the lead. Kurt Busch fell three spots back to 10th. He leads

New NASCAR Board Game:

New NASCAR Board Game:

October 23, 2007
NASCAR fans can have their own race for the Nextel Cup with Patch Products' new 2007 Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup licensed board game. The new for 2007 game features drivers who qualified for The 2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup, which is NASCAR's version of playoffs

Johnson to test at Kentucky next week UPDATE cancelled:

Johnson to test at Kentucky next week UPDATE cancelled:

October 22, 2007
Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team are scheduled to test the #48 Lowe's Chevy at Kentucky Speedway Oct. 22. Fans can view testing for free from the designated area outside the speedway Fan Center in Turn 3. Test sessions generally begin at 9:00 a.m. and

Jimmie Johnson wins at Martinsville:

Jimmie Johnson wins at Martinsville:

October 21, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway in a green-white-checker finish for his 7th win of the season and 30th of his career win. It was also his 3rd consecutive win at Martinsville. #12-Newman finished second, followed by #24-Gordon, #5-Busch

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

October 21, 2007
after Martinsville [32 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 4864 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4381, -483 3) #20-Tony Stewart 4313, -551 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 4161, -703 5) #99-Carl Edwards 4122, -742 6) #07-Clint Bowyer 4119, -745

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

October 21, 2007
after Martinsville [32 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 4864 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4381, -483 3) #20-Tony Stewart 4313, -551 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 4161, -703 5) #99-Carl Edwards 4119, -745 [3 wins] 6) #07-Clint Bowyer

Martinsville Speedway – Fast Facts

Martinsville Speedway – Fast Facts

October 21, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Subway 500, his 30th victory in 215 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his seventh victory and 20th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his fourth victory and 11th top-10 finish in 12 races at Martinsville Speedway. He became the first driver

Rumblings – Martinsville Speedway

Rumblings – Martinsville Speedway

October 21, 2007
It's gettin' to be a habit....Jimmie Johnson won his third consecutive race (and fourth overall) today at Martinsville Speedway as he was victorious in the Subway 506....a race won under caution in a g/w/c finish. This was the 7th win of the season for Johnson, and

Martinsville Ramblings:

Martinsville Ramblings:

October 20, 2007
Jeff Gordon was fastest in the abbreviated practice then backed it up when it counted later in the afternoon and took the Bud Pole at Martinsville Speedway today for Sunday's Subway 500 with a time of 19.938 (94.974 mph). This is the 7th top-spot of the season for

Martinsville Qualifying Fast Facts

Martinsville Qualifying Fast Facts

October 19, 2007
.. Jeff Gordon won the Bud Pole for the Subway 500 with a lap of 19.938 seconds, 94.974 mph. .. This is his 63rd Bud Pole in 505 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his seventh Bud Pole and 19th top-10 start in 2007. .. This is Jeff Gordon's sixth Bud Pole 21st top