Jimmie Johnson News

Montoya, Pruett win Rolex 24 At Daytona for Ganassi:

Montoya, Pruett win Rolex 24 At Daytona for Ganassi:

January 28, 2007
The finish in the 45th anniversary of the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona came down to a three-car battle on the same lap in the final hours. The #01 Telmax Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Lexus Riley and driver Scott Pruett outlasted the #11 Samax Citgo Pontiac

Johnson to be honored in San Diego:

Johnson to be honored in San Diego:

January 28, 2007
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will proclaim "Jimmie Johnson Day" in San Diego on Wednesday, January 31 at San Diego Hall of Champions, Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA. The event is open to the public and scheduled to start at 10:30am. California

Gillette Young Guns team to get new driver:

Gillette Young Guns team to get new driver:

January 23, 2007
To kick off the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season, the Gillette Young Guns are inviting race fans to visit GilletteYoungGuns.com for a chance to guess who will be the newest member of the team. From now until February 18, consumers can visit the Web site to correctly predict

Johnson wins award:

Johnson wins award:

January 22, 2007
Nextel Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson was named the 2006 Richard Petty Driver of the Year by the National Motorsports Press Association. Johnson, who also won the award in 2004, was named on 28 of 72 ballots cast. The Hendrick Motorsports driver edged Richard Childress

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

January 10, 2007
AM: 26 drivers in 40 cars took laps at Daytona 500 Testing in Day 3 AM practice: #20B-Mike McLaughlin [subbing for Stewart] was the fastest at 184.090, followed in the top 5 by #14X-Sterling Marlin, #26A-Jamie McMurray, #66H-Jeff Green, and #48-Jimmie Johnson. The

Hendrick’s Busch Plans for 2007 Coming Together: UPDATE 2:

Hendrick’s Busch Plans for 2007 Coming Together: UPDATE 2:

January 8, 2007
Kyle Busch, while discussing his prospective NASCAR Busch Series exploits for 2007, said the #57 Chevrolet will become the #24 and will be driven by a trio of drivers: Casey Mears, Jimmie Johnson and Adrian Fernandez. Busch will pilot the #5. Neither team will run

No Crew Changes at the #48, but new spotter UPDATE:

No Crew Changes at the #48, but new spotter UPDATE:

January 5, 2007
hearing that the #48 Lowe's / Hendrick Motorsports Chevy team and driver Jimmie Johnson expect no changes to the over-the-wall championship team when Nextel Cup testing begins next week in Daytona with the exception of spotter Earl Barban who is no longer with the

New Driver for Hendrick Motorsports? Landon Cassill UPDATE:

New Driver for Hendrick Motorsports? Landon Cassill UPDATE:

January 5, 2007
The Gazette [of Cedar Rapids Iowa] is reporting: Landon Cassill, a 17-year-old senior at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School, has signed a contract to drive for NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports, he told The Gazette today [1/2/2007]. Cassill joins a powerhouse race team

Johnson to be awarded timepiece:

Johnson to be awarded timepiece:

December 22, 2006
Swiss watch brand Tissot has been chosen as the sole watch provider for the Driver of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated awards in all of motorsports. Tissot will award this year’s recipient, 2006 Nextel Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson

2006 Auto Racing All-American Team Selected:

2006 Auto Racing All-American Team Selected:

December 20, 2006
The 2006 All-America Auto Racing Team has been chosen, and now the question turns to: Who will win the Jerry Titus Award? The Titus, given in remembrance of the late racer/journalist, signifies the top vote-getter on the All-America team regardless of category, and

Sweden’s Ekstrom wins Race of Champions in Paris:

Sweden’s Ekstrom wins Race of Champions in Paris:

December 19, 2006
Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden beat three-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France to win the Race of Champions at Stade de France on Saturday. Loeb raced for the first time since breaking his arm in September and reached the final for the third straight year.

Staying out of Wrecks Helps Chase Chances:

Staying out of Wrecks Helps Chase Chances:

December 16, 2006
It's Motor Sports 101 that avoiding wrecks keeps a car in the race. But NASCAR teams are learning that staying out of crashes also puts a driver in the Chase. USA TODAY database research of the 2006 season found of the drivers with the five lowest crash percentages

Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out:

Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out:

December 15, 2006
Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out: Hendrick Motorsports driver #48-Jimmie Johnson sustained a fracture to his left wrist Friday, but the injury is not expected to affect his status for NASCAR preseason testing

Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out:

Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out:

December 15, 2006
Johnson Fractures Wrist; Will Miss Race of Champions: UPDATE 5: Scott Speed Injured & Out: Hendrick Motorsports driver #48-Jimmie Johnson sustained a fracture to his left wrist Friday, but the injury is not expected to affect his status for NASCAR preseason testing

Edwards Comments on Johnson’s Accident:

Edwards Comments on Johnson’s Accident:

December 14, 2006
For those who have criticized #48-Jimmie Johnson for fooling around and falling off a golf cart, #99-Carl Edwards says let's get real. "To be honest with you I´m a little disgusted with the media and some of their reactions to that. It´s pretty amazing. I tried to

Holiday Driver Collection by Sam Bass:

Holiday Driver Collection by Sam Bass:

December 10, 2006
NASCAR Artist, Sam Bass, has teamed with Motorsports Authentics to create one of the most innovative diecast lines ever produced. The Sam Bass Holiday Collection features driver-specific holiday-themed diecast showcasing some of NASCAR's most celebrated stars and cars

Johnson up for Athlete of the Year..vote:

Johnson up for Athlete of the Year..vote:

December 7, 2006
The acknowledgments continue for 2006 Nextel Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson (#48 Lowe’s Chevy), who was honored during last week’s annual Champion’s Week festivities in New York City. Johnson, who drives for Hendrick Motorsports, is among the candidates listed

Jimmie Johnson wins 2006 Driver of the Year Award:

Jimmie Johnson wins 2006 Driver of the Year Award:

December 6, 2006
Although Jimmie Johnson needed an almost unprecedented comeback to win his first Nextel Cup series championship, he dominated the voting for the 2006 Driver of the Year. Johnson, a native Californian, won some of NASCAR's most prestigious races along with his title

Lowe’s To Sponsor Johnson In 2007 Daytona Rolex Races:

Lowe’s To Sponsor Johnson In 2007 Daytona Rolex Races:

December 6, 2006
Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced it will sponsor Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson in both Grand-Am Rolex Series races at Daytona International Speedway in 2007. Johnson will team with Riley-Matthews Motorsports for the Jan. 27 Rolex 24 At Daytona as well as the July

SPEED Names Six Finalists for Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

SPEED Names Six Finalists for Inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year:

December 6, 2006
SPEED has named six finalists for the inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year, including Fernando Alonso (Formula One), Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR), Nicky Hayden (MotoGP), Sebastien Bourdais (Champ Car), Sam Hornish Jr. (IRL) and Tony Schumacher (NHRA). The winner will be