Jimmie Johnson News

Hendrick Motorsports After Fifth Consecutive Victory:

Hendrick Motorsports After Fifth Consecutive Victory:

April 15, 2007
With #48-Jimmie Johnson seeking his fourth win this season and #24-Jeff Gordon atop the Nextel Cup standings, Hendrick Motorsports holds the series' hottest hands. And though streaks are difficult to maintain at the sport's highest level, owner Rick Hendrick's stable

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

April 13, 2007
Online fan voting begins April 15 for this year's Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees, and on Saturday, Oct. 6, two new names will be added to this prestigious list. The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame in downtown Talladega is both a focal point saluting NASCAR's

Johnson helps builds Soap Box Derby Cars:

Johnson helps builds Soap Box Derby Cars:

April 13, 2007
As part of its ongoing commitment to families and children and in support of its sponsorship of the All-American Soap Box Derby (AASBD), the Levi Strauss Signature brand hosted a Soap Box Derby car-building workshop for local boys and girls on Thursday [4/12] at Gateway

It’s NASCAR 101 for Virginia State students:

It’s NASCAR 101 for Virginia State students:

April 5, 2007
Students from Virginia State University got a taste Tuesday of what goes on behind the scenes of NASCAR. The tour was part of a new class at VSU called the Business and Marketing of NASCAR. Taught by Keith Green, director of public relations for RIR, the intent is

NASCAR to go over installation of door foam at RIR test UPDATE:

NASCAR to go over installation of door foam at RIR test UPDATE:

April 3, 2007
NASCAR officials will reinforce to teams the importance of properly installing the safety foam inside the frame of the right door of the Car of Tomorrow during Tuesday's test at Richmond International Raceway #29-Kevin Harvick had a situation during Sunday's race at

NASCAR to go over installation of door foam at RIR test:

NASCAR to go over installation of door foam at RIR test:

April 3, 2007
NASCAR officials will reinforce to teams the importance of properly installing the safety foam inside the frame of the right door of the Car of Tomorrow during Tuesday's test at Richmond International Raceway #29-Kevin Harvick had a situation during Sunday's race at

NASCAR takes three cars to R&D center:

NASCAR takes three cars to R&D center:

April 2, 2007
NASCAR officials took Kevin Harvick's #29 car to its research and development center to study why the energy-absorbing foam started smoking in his car. It's a problem other drivers, including Matt Kenseth, said they had at Bristol last weekend. NASCAR took Jimmie Johnson

#48 team helmets stolen:

#48 team helmets stolen:

April 2, 2007
Around 7:00pm/et on Sunday [April 1] evening, Martinsville Speedway track security radio announced for everyone to be on the lookout for helmets that belonged to the Nextel Cup Series #48 team. They were stolen from the infield pit area while the Goody's Cool Orange

NASCAR takes three cars to R&D center:

NASCAR takes three cars to R&D center:

April 2, 2007
NASCAR officials took Kevin Harvick's #29 car to its research and development center to study why the energy-absorbing foam started smoking in his car. It's a problem other drivers, including Matt Kenseth, said they had at Bristol last weekend. NASCAR took Jimmie Johnson

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

April 1, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Goody's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway for his 3rd [in 6 races] win of the 2007 season and 26th career win. Johnson and teammate #24-Jeff Gordon fought the last five laps, beating and banging the final lap, with Johnson winning

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

April 1, 2007
after Martinsville [6 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 966 #31-Jeff Burton 938 -28 #48-Jimmie Johnson 906 -60 #17-Matt Kenseth 836 -130 #5-Kyle Busch 804 -162 #11-Denny Hamlin 776 -190 #07-Clint Bowyer 751 -215 #20-Tony Stewart 726 -240 #99-Carl Edwards 710 -256 #29-Kevin

Rumblings – Martinsville Race Notes:

Rumblings – Martinsville Race Notes:

April 1, 2007
Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon had a ding-dong battle the final 18 laps today at Martinsville Speedway and Johnson prevailed by .065 seconds over his teammate/car owner in the Goody's Cool Orange 500. We witnessed a fine display of rubbing without wrecking the last

Martinsville Speedway – Fast Facts

Martinsville Speedway – Fast Facts

April 1, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Goody's Cool Orange 500, posting his 26th victory in 189 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is Johnson's third victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is Johnson's third victory and 10th top-10 finish in 10 races at Martinsville. ..

Ribbon Cutting for Johnson’s Victory Lanes Bowling Alley at Victory Junction:

Ribbon Cutting for Johnson’s Victory Lanes Bowling Alley at Victory Junction:

March 31, 2007
Jimmie and Chandra Johnson unveiled Jimmie Johnson's Victory Lanes at the Victory Junction Gang Camp on Thursday, the first major initiative for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Just a year after announcing the formation of the foundation, the Johnson's joined Pattie

Bobby Labonte to Drive Grand-Am Rolex Cup Sports Car at Martinsville:

Bobby Labonte to Drive Grand-Am Rolex Cup Sports Car at Martinsville:

March 30, 2007
#43-Bobby Labonte will give NASCAR fans the chance to see a different kind of race car on the oval at Martinsville this Saturday. Blending the worlds of NASCAR short track racing with the Rolex Series Daytona Prototypes, Labonte will drive Finlay Motorsports' #19 Z

Johnson to open up Victory Junction Bowling Alley:

Johnson to open up Victory Junction Bowling Alley:

March 27, 2007
Jimmie and Chandra Johnson and the Pettys will celebrate the Grand Opening of Jimmie Johnson's Victory Lanes at the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, NC on Thursday, March 29 from 2:00 - 4:00pm/et. More info about the camp at Victory Junction Gang Camp.(3-27

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

March 25, 2007
after Bristol [5 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 791 #31-Jeff Burton 788 -3 #48-Jimmie Johnson 716 -75 #17-Matt Kenseth 697 -94 #29-Kevin Harvick 647 -144 #5-Kyle Busch 639 -152 #01-Mark Martin 629 -162 [missed 1 race] #07-Clint Bowyer 621 -170 #11-Denny Hamlin 606 -

Chevy Aims for 600th NASCAR Cup Series Win:

Chevy Aims for 600th NASCAR Cup Series Win:

March 23, 2007
Chevrolet will have the opportunity to achieve several historic milestones at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. With Jimmie Johnson's back-to-back wins in Las Vegas and Atlanta, Chevrolet has 599 NASCAR Cup wins as Team Chevy heads to Bristol, Tenn. where the Impala

Johnson’s #48 Crew Earns Pit Crew Challenge Win in Atlanta:

Johnson’s #48 Crew Earns Pit Crew Challenge Win in Atlanta:

March 22, 2007
Jimmie Johnson's #48 pit crew earned its first Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season by spending the least amount of time on pit road during Sunday's (March 18) Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, helping lift its driver to a victory

Engines Dyno’d at Atlanta:

Engines Dyno’d at Atlanta:

March 19, 2007
NASCAR tested eight cars on the chassis dyno after the race to see if there is a measurable loss in power after a 500-mile race with the recent switch to unleaded fuel. Cars tested were those of winner #48-Jimmie Johnson, #20-Tony Stewart, #17-Matt Kenseth, #99-Carl