Jimmie Johnson News

Nextel All-Star Challenge 2006″ Autographed by Winner Jimmie Johnson:

Nextel All-Star Challenge 2006″ Autographed by Winner Jimmie Johnson:

May 15, 2007
For the twentieth year, artist Garry Hill has commemorated the Nextel All-Star Challenge race with an original painting and fine art limited edition prints. The 2006 Nextel All-Star Challenge prints are autographed (Hand signed) by race winner Jimmie Johnson. Jimmie

After 11 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

After 11 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

May 14, 2007
with #9-Kasey Kahne, 30th in drivers championship points after 11 races, folks wonder...after 11 races in the three previous Chase's, what was the worst spot a future Chaser [in that season] was in after the 11th race? In 2006 after the 11th race, #11-Hamlin was 13th

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 13, 2007
after Darlington [11 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1881 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1650 -231 #17-Matt Kenseth 1582 -299 #11-Denny Hamlin 1539 -342 #31-Jeff Burton 1486 -395 #20-Tony Stewart 1375 -506 #2-Kurt Busch 1325 -556 #29-Kevin Harvick 1315 -566 #07-Clint Bowyer 1302

Rumblings – Race Notes:

Rumblings – Race Notes:

May 13, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon (steamin' all the way) had enough water to make it to Victory Lane today at Darlington Raceway and took the Dodge Avenger 500 for his third win of the season. Career victory #78 (and 7th at Darlington) was #157 for Hendrick Motorsports (their 8th of

Darlington Raceway Fast Facts

Darlington Raceway Fast Facts

May 13, 2007
.. Jeff Gordon won the Dodge Avenger 500, his 78th victory in 484 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his third victory and 10th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his seventh victory and 18th top-10 finish in 27 races at Darlington Raceway. .. Denny Hamlin finished

Battle Heats Up for the Most Popular Driver Award:

Battle Heats Up for the Most Popular Driver Award:

May 9, 2007
The 2007 season is well under way and the battle is heating up for the 2007 NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award. Race fans have really begun to show their enthusiasm for their favorite driver and continue to make their votes count at www.MostPopularDriver.com

Ten Drivers Unite for American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute at LMS UPDATE:

Ten Drivers Unite for American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute at LMS UPDATE:

May 9, 2007
The stars of NASCAR will, on Tuesday, May 8th, announce the American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute and unveil the participants and paint schemes on in the spectacular salute set for Memorial Day weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The program will raise funds for four

Darby: No COT changes planned:

Darby: No COT changes planned:

May 8, 2007
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he expects to be frustrated with the car of tomorrow at Darlington this weekend. NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby says that's how it's supposed to be. He has heard drivers talk about the cars being more difficult to turn since

COT Pts:

COT Pts:

May 6, 2007
the top 10 in drivers pts in the four [of 16] COT races: #24-Jeff Gordon, 705 (1 win) #5-Kyle Busch, 676 (1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 655 (2) #11-Denny Hamlin, 636 #17-Matt Kenseth, 563 #20-Tony Stewart, 546 #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 541 #07-Clint Bowyer, 507 #99-Carl Edwards

Some COT stats:

Some COT stats:

May 6, 2007
In the four Car of Tomorrow races Chevrolet has led 1655 laps out of a possible 1716 laps. That's 96.6% of all the laps run at Brsistol, Martinsville, Phoenix, and Richmond. Dodge has led 53 or 3% with Ford and Toyota tied at four laps led, which is .2%. #24-Jeff Gordon

Johnson wins at Richmond:

Johnson wins at Richmond:

May 6, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway for his 4th win of 2007 and 27th of his career. The race was scheduled to run Saturday night, but was rained out and run today, May 6th. Johnson beat teammate #5-Kyle

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 6, 2007
after Richmond [10 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1691 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1480 -211 #17-Matt Kenseth 1431 -260 #11-Denny Hamlin 1359 -332 #31-Jeff Burton 1352 -339 #5-Kyle Busch 1229 -462 #20-Tony Stewart 1225 -466 #29-Kevin Harvick 1203 -488 #2-Kurt Busch 1198 -493

Rumblings – Richmond Race Notes:

Rumblings – Richmond Race Notes:

May 6, 2007
Jimmie Johnson outsprinted teammate Kyle Busch in a 20 lap dash to the checkers today and took the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Run one day late due to rain last night, it didn't seem to matter to the Hendrick boyz cause

Richmond Race Notes/Facts:

Richmond Race Notes/Facts:

May 6, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Crown Royal presents The Jim Stewart 400, his 27th victory in 193 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his fourth victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2007 “ all top-fives. He has accumulated a potential 40 bonus points should he qualify for

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

May 4, 2007
While Jeff Gordon was making NASCAR history the four-time Driver of the Year was also was voted 1st quarter Driver of the Year 2007. Only Gordon, who currently leads the Nextel Cup points standings after two straight victories putting him fifth on the all-time winner

Ramblings – Richmond Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Richmond Qualifying Notes:

May 4, 2007
Jeff Gordon took the Bud Pole tonight for tomorrow night's Crown Royal presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway...and he made it a three-peat. His time of 21.386 (126.251 mph) was good enough for his 5th top-spot of the season and 61st of his

After 9 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

After 9 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

May 1, 2007
with #9-Kasey Kahne, 31st in drivers championship points after 9 races, the question has been, after 9 races in the three previous Chase's, what was the worst spot a future Chaser [in that season] was in after the 9th race? In 2006 after the 9th race, #11-Hamlin was

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

April 29, 2007
after Talladega [9 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1521 #31-Jeff Burton 1318 -203 #17-Matt Kenseth 1292 -229 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1290 -231 #11-Denny Hamlin 1189 -332 #20-Tony Stewart 1078 -443 #26-Jamie McMurray 1059 -462 #5-Kyle Busch 1054 -467 #29-Kevin Harvick 1052

Rumblings – Talladega Race Notes:

Rumblings – Talladega Race Notes:

April 29, 2007
We had a green/white/checker finish today at Talladega Superspeedway....and we didn't make it a mile into the final five before it was over. Jeff Gordon won the Aaron's 510 today under caution to give him his second win of the season, his 5th at Talladega, and the

Talladega Superspeedway: Fast Facts

Talladega Superspeedway: Fast Facts

April 29, 2007
.. Jeff Gordon won the Aaron's 499, his 77th victory in 483 Nextel Cup Series races. .. Gordon moved into sole possession of sixth place on the all-time winners list, breaking a tie with Dale Earnhardt. .. This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 2007