Jimmie Johnson News

#24, #48 Teams Penalized For Infractions At Infineon Raceway:

#24, #48 Teams Penalized For Infractions At Infineon Raceway:

June 26, 2007
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the #24 and #48 Hendrick Motorsports teams that compete in the Nextel Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found this past weekend at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Both cars “ the #24 driven by Jeff Gordon and the

Gordon hits 300…top-10’s:

Gordon hits 300…top-10’s:

June 26, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon scored the 300th [and 301 at Sonoma) top-10 finish of his Nextel Cup career in Michigan on June 17, 2007. With 489 starts in the Cup series, the finish puts him in line with other legends of the sport in collecting 300 top-10's in fewer than 500 starts

NASCAR determined to police COT:

NASCAR determined to police COT:

June 25, 2007
NASCAR is determined to take any guesswork out of its new Car of Tomorrow. With a new system of templates and sensors to measure the parameters of the taller, wider and reputedly safer car, NASCAR chairman Brian France said the sanctioning organization wants to leave

Hendrick teams preparing for crew chief suspensions:

Hendrick teams preparing for crew chief suspensions:

June 25, 2007
It looks like Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte are about to become teachers, in a hurry. Sources told me [captainthunderracing.com] late Monday, that the two Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs and their crews will be working franticly to prepare for the possible suspensions

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

June 24, 2007
after Sonoma [16 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 2538 2) #11-Denny Hamlin 2267 -271 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2172 -366 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 2105 -433 5) #31-Jeff Burton 2084 -454 6) #20-Tony Stewart 2058 -480 7) #99-Carl Edwards 2019 -519 8) #29-Kevin Harvick 1964 -574

Rumblings – Sonoma Race Notes:

Rumblings – Sonoma Race Notes:

June 24, 2007
Juan Pablo Montoya had just enough fuel left today at Infineon Raceway to take the Toyota/Save Mart 350 for his first-ever Nextel Cup victory. He becomes the 10th different winner this season, the 175th different winner in Cup history, and he's tied for 115th on the

#24 and #48 pulled from practice, qualifying after failing inspection MORE:

#24 and #48 pulled from practice, qualifying after failing inspection MORE:

June 24, 2007
NASCAR officials announced that #24-Jeff Gordon [points leader] and #48- Jimmie Johnson [3rd in points] will not be allowed to practice or qualify Friday after their cars failed the initial morning inspection at Infineon Raceway. The front fenders on both the #24 Chevy

Ramblings – Infineon Raceway:

Ramblings – Infineon Raceway:

June 22, 2007
If the penalty to the #8 car and crew chief was a shot across the bow, today NASCAR hit 'em broadside! Jeff Gordon & Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsport teammates) spent the day as spectators at Infineon Raceway after failing pre-practice inspection this morning and

Sonoma Qualifying Notes:

Sonoma Qualifying Notes:

June 22, 2007
.. Jamie McMurray won the Bud Pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 with a lap of 77.521 seconds, 92.414 mph. .. This is his third career Bud Pole in 166 Nextel Cup races. .. It is his first Bud Pole on a road course and his second top-10 start in five races at Infineon

Johnson to be Featured on ESPN SportsCenter My Wish Series June 25th:

Johnson to be Featured on ESPN SportsCenter My Wish Series June 25th:

June 21, 2007
After a successful debut last year, ESPN SportsCenter's My Wish series, which chronicles sports-themed wishes granted to children with life-threatening medical conditions, will be aired Sunday, June 24, through Friday, June 29. The five My Wish episodes will feature

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy IMAGES:

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy IMAGES:

June 21, 2007
One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated at

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

June 17, 2007
after Michigan [15 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 2392 2) #11-Denny Hamlin 2128 -264 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2055 -337 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 2044 -348 5) #31-Jeff Burton 1919 -473 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1905 -487 7) #20-Tony Stewart 1903 -489 8) #29-Kevin Harvick 1794 -

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

June 16, 2007
One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated at

Agent kept Kyle Busch in dark during contract extension talks:

Agent kept Kyle Busch in dark during contract extension talks:

June 16, 2007
#5-Kyle Busch says his previous agent hampered negotiations to keep him at Hendrick Motorsports. The 22-year-old driver said on Friday that Alan Miller kept him in the dark about many things during talks to sign an extension beyond next season and that he was surprised

Michigan Rookie Notes:

Michigan Rookie Notes:

June 14, 2007
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 10 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. Montoya finished 20th and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the sixth time this season. Montoya leads David Ragan by six points (152-146) in the Raybestos

Chevy to unveil paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

Chevy to unveil paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

June 13, 2007
Chevrolet driver #48-Jimmie Johnson will be on hand when Chevrolet and Motorsports Authentics announce several classic paint schemes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most recognizable cars in American history - the 1957 Chevy. Johnson will help unveil

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

June 10, 2007
after Pocono [16 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 2249 #17-Matt Kenseth 2007 -242 #11-Denny Hamlin 2002 -247 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1944 -305 #31-Jeff Burton 1828-421 #20-Tony Stewart 1733 -516 #99-Carl Edwards 1710 -539 #07-Clint Bowyer 1659 -590 #29-Kevin Harvick 1648 -

Rumblings – Pocono Race Notes:

Rumblings – Pocono Race Notes:

June 10, 2007
We had it all today....twilight racing, a race to the rain, a strategy race, and one of the longest days in Nextel Cup racing to boot. When they finally put us out of our misery, Jeff Gordon was declared the winner. Gordon won the Pocono 265 today while the rain fell

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

June 8, 2007
In two out of three years, only two drivers in the top 10 at the halfway point failed to make The Chase field. Last year, only one: Tony Stewart, fell out and Denny Hamlin raced his way in. Only Matt Kenseth has come from farther than 100 points out at halfway to make

Pocono Rookie Notes:

Pocono Rookie Notes:

June 8, 2007
#6-David Ragan was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 4 Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa at Dover International Speedway. Ragan finished 14th and took top rookie honors for the sixth time in 13 races. #42-Juan Pablo Montoya leads David Ragan by five points