Jimmie Johnson News

NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

June 7, 2007
NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far more fuss than he would have wanted. About 2,000 people filled the Performing Arts Center at Bethune-Cookman University to say goodbye to France

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

June 4, 2007
after Dover [13 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 2059 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1907 -152 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 1869 -190 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1842 -217 5) #31-Jeff Burton 1704 -355 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1584 -475 7) #20-Tony Stewart 1573 -486 8) #07-Clint Bowyer 1525 -534

Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

June 4, 2007
.. Truex joined Casey Mears, who won last week at Lowe's Motor Speedway as the first back-to-back first time race winners since Jerry Nadeau and Michael Waltrip in the final race of 2000 and the first race of 2001. The last time there were back-to-back first-time race

After 12 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

After 12 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

May 31, 2007
with #9-Kasey Kahne, 32nd in drivers championship points after 12 races, I have been asked...what is the worst spot a driver has come from after 12 races in the three previous Chase's. 2006: after the 12th race, #11-Hamlin was 12th in drivers points [and made it in

Dover Rookie Notes:

Dover Rookie Notes:

May 31, 2007
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 27 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Montoya placed 28th and took top rookie honors for the fifth time this season. Montoya leads David Ragan by six points (131-125) in the Raybestos Rookie

Roush to test COT more:

Roush to test COT more:

May 29, 2007
Ford team-owner Jack Roush [#6,16,17,26,99] will use B.F. Goodrich and/or Hoosier tires to test his Car of Tomorrow fleet on non-Nextel Cup tracks in coming months. The team owner believes Roush Fenway Racing is slightly behind rivals that are skirting the spirit of

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 27, 2007
after Charlotte [12 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1921 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1789 -132 #17-Matt Kenseth 1714 -207 #11-Denny Hamlin 1682 -239 #31-Jeff Burton 1577 -344 #20-Tony Stewart 1530 -391 #29-Kevin Harvick 1415 -506 #99-Carl Edwards 1414 -507 #2-Kurt Busch 1402 -

Rumblings – Coca Cola 600:

Rumblings – Coca Cola 600:

May 27, 2007
If they told ya' a Hendrick Motorsports driver was gonna win tonight, it may have taken you four guesses.... Casey Mears won the Coca-Cola 600 tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and he did it on fumes. Running out of gas on the cool-down lap, he captured his first-ever

Coca-Cola 600 – Fast Facts:

Coca-Cola 600 – Fast Facts:

May 27, 2007
.. Casey Mears won the Coca-Cola 600, his first career victory in 156 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his second top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his third top-10 finish in nine races at Lowe's Motor Speedway. .. This is the fifth consecutive victory for Hendrick

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

May 27, 2007
This weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families in need. It is the largest

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Lowes Motor Speedway Highlights:

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Lowes Motor Speedway Highlights:

May 24, 2007
ESPN2s NASCAR Countdown will preview the live, prime-time NASCAR Busch Series race at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Lowes Motor Speedway. Allen Bestwick will host the telecast with studio analyst Brad Daugherty. Analyst Tim Brewer will report from the ESPN Cutaway Car.

Coca-Cola 600 Rookie Notes:

Coca-Cola 600 Rookie Notes:

May 23, 2007
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 13 Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. Montoya placed 23rd and took top rookie honors for the fourth time this season. Montoya leads #6-David Ragan by four points (120-116) in the Raybestos

Hylton Named 1st-Qtr Winner of NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award:

Hylton Named 1st-Qtr Winner of NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award:

May 23, 2007
#58-James Hylton, the 72-year-old stock car competitor who attempted to qualify for this year's Daytona 500, has been selected as the first-quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award. Hylton found himself in the national spotlight

No Dale Jr. to Hendrick:

No Dale Jr. to Hendrick:

May 20, 2007
Cross Hendrick Motorsports off the list of teams interested in signing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Although he's spoken to Earnhardt, car owner Rick Hendrick said Saturday "there's no room at the inn" for NASCAR's most popular driver. Earnhardt is leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc

Harvick wins Nextel Challenge:

Harvick wins Nextel Challenge:

May 19, 2007
#29-Kevin Harvick won the Nextel Challenge All-Star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway for his first ever win in the All-Star race and winning the $1 million+. #48-Johnson finished 2nd followed by #01-Martin, #31-Burton [with AT&T logos], #20-Stewart, #70-Sauter [was 2nd

Rumblings – Nextel All-Star Challenge Race Notes:

Rumblings – Nextel All-Star Challenge Race Notes:

May 19, 2007
It was All-Star night at Lowe's Motor Speedway.... We started off the night with the Nextel Open...and we didn't make it to turn two before a multi-car pileup occured. The ensuing restart wasn't much better....we made it about a lap & half before we saw the yellow

Crew Chief Race for Charity before All-Star race:

Crew Chief Race for Charity before All-Star race:

May 19, 2007
The top crew chiefs in Nextel Cup racing will trade their wrenches for driving suits during the inaugural Kobalt Tools Crew Chief Race Saturday night, May 19, at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The event will be the featured pre-race entertainment for the Nextel All-Star Challenge

Telethon set for NASCAR charitable day TODAY:

Telethon set for NASCAR charitable day TODAY:

May 18, 2007
NASCAR's first telethon is being planned for May 18 as part of NASCAR Day, the sport's annual charitable day. Since NASCAR initiated the day in 2004, it has sold keepsake pins and taken donations for its own NASCAR Foundation. More than $1.3 million was raised in 2006

Kahne/Johnson to drive in Speed GT race at LMS:

Kahne/Johnson to drive in Speed GT race at LMS:

May 16, 2007
Woodhouse Performance announced that #9-Kasey Kahne will pilot the #13 Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper Competition Coupe in the SPEED World Challenge series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kahne joins #48-Jimmie Johnson in the SCCA Pro-Racing GT Series race, which

Humpy Picks Johnson to Win All Star Race; Montoya to Win Open:

Humpy Picks Johnson to Win All Star Race; Montoya to Win Open:

May 15, 2007
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler revealed Jimmie Johnson as his selection to win Saturday night's Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Known for his promotional flair and Karnac-type ability, Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, has correctly