Jimmie Johnson News

Johnson’s winning car inducted in Daytona USA:

Johnson’s winning car inducted in Daytona USA:

February 20, 2006
Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team were reunited with their Daytona 500-winning #48 Lowe's Chevy at DAYTONA USA on Monday morning for the Eckrich Champion's Breakfast. After celebrating his first Daytona 500 victory on Sunday night, Johnson, owner Rick

#48 Team on the phone with Knaus:

#48 Team on the phone with Knaus:

February 19, 2006
When #48-Jimmie Johnson's crew chief, Chad Knaus, was suspended last week after Johnson's car failed post-qualifying inspection, Knaus packed up and headed home to Charlotte, NC. He was banned from all remaining Speed Weeks events, and NASCAR will consider expanding

Daytona 500 Notes:

Daytona 500 Notes:

February 19, 2006
• Jimmie Johnson won the 48th running of “The Great American Race” - the 2006 Daytona 500 - scoring his 19th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 148th career start. • Johnson’s last victory came at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in October 2005, six races earlier. • Johnson’s

Johnson wins the Daytona 500:

Johnson wins the Daytona 500:

February 19, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson led late and without suspended crew chief Chad Knaus, won the 2006 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a green-white-checkered finish. #42-Casey Mears [career best finish] finished 2nd, followed by #12-Ryan Newman, #38-Elliott Sadler

Rumblings – Daytona 500:

Rumblings – Daytona 500:

February 19, 2006
Jimmie Johnson took command late, survived a green/white/checker finish (though we finished under yellow), and led the final 17 laps to take his first ever Daytona 507.5 today at Daytona International Speedway. This was win #19 for Johnson (he's now tied with Davey

Yates: Ban Cheaters:

Yates: Ban Cheaters:

February 18, 2006
Veteran NASCAR [#38, #88] car owner Robert Yates said Friday that if #48-Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief Chad Knaus was found guilty of deliberate and flagrant cheating by NASCAR that he should be banished from the sport for life. If Knaus merely skirted the rules, Yates

Knaus expected gone longer the Daytona:

Knaus expected gone longer the Daytona:

February 15, 2006
Although NASCAR will wait until next week to decide on its final penalties for Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and the #48 Lowe's Hendrick Motorsports team, Johnson hinted Thursday that he expects Knaus to be missing from the team for the next few races. Knaus was ejected

Earnhardt still among top sellers:

Earnhardt still among top sellers:

February 14, 2006
Five years after his death, Dale Earnhardt remains one of the top sellers in NASCAR merchandise. The drivers whose merchandise sold the most at NASCAR.com Superstore: 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2. Jeff Gordon 3. Tony Stewart 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Kasey Kahne 6. Dale Earnhardt

HOF: What Happened in Daytona Qualifying:

HOF: What Happened in Daytona Qualifying:

February 14, 2006
Representatives of the new Hall of Fame Racing team owned by the famous quarterbacks got called to NASCAR's version of the woodshed Sunday after its first official laps at Daytona. A post-qualifying inspection revealed a carburetor that wasn't within regulations. NASCAR

Johnson could had lost car to NASCAR:

Johnson could had lost car to NASCAR:

February 14, 2006
After his #48 Lowe's Chevrolet was disqualified after post Daytona 500 qualifying inspection there was a chance Jimmie Johnson was going to lose his primary car for the 500. However according to NASCAR's Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton; "We are not going

Knaus Ejected from 2006 Daytona 500 Activities UPDATE 2 Hendrick Responds:

Knaus Ejected from 2006 Daytona 500 Activities UPDATE 2 Hendrick Responds:

February 14, 2006
NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Nextel Cup Series crew chief Chad Knaus has been ejected from any further participation in 2006 Daytona 500 activities as a result of a rules infraction discovered following pole qualifying runs Sunday. Knaus is the crew chief for

Hamlin wins the Budweiser Shootout:

Hamlin wins the Budweiser Shootout:

February 12, 2006
#11-Denny Hamlin won the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway, the first time in Bud Shootout history that a rookie won the event. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 2nd with a late race pass of #20-Tony Stewart, then #10-Scott Riggs [after getting the

Jeff’s on the front row for the Daytona 500:

Jeff’s on the front row for the Daytona 500:

February 12, 2006
#31-Jeff Burton in the #31 Cingular Chevy, won the pole for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 189.151mph. The pole is Burton's first since Richmond in Sept. 2000, 190 races ago and only the third of his career. #24-Jeff Gordon went out

The Johnson’s Announce Charitable Foundation:

The Johnson’s Announce Charitable Foundation:

February 12, 2006
Jimmie and Chandra Johnson announced today the creation of the "Jimmie Johnson Foundation" to aid charities that work with children and families. Johnson said the mission of the foundation is to fund five existing charities: the American Red Cross, Victory Junction

Gillette Young Guns add two drivers:

Gillette Young Guns add two drivers:

February 10, 2006
Gillette announced the addition of two of NASCAR's youngest and most talented drivers - #99-Carl Edwards and #26-Jamie McMurray - to the Gillette Young Guns team. Edwards and McMurray will officially join Gillette Young Guns #2-Kurt Busch, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #48

Raybestos Rookie Contender Notes:

Raybestos Rookie Contender Notes:

February 8, 2006
#1-Martin Truex Jr., #11-Denny Hamlin, #18-J.J. Yeley, #40-David Stremme, #41-Reed Sorenson, #07-Clint Bowyer, #49-Brent Sherman, and #92-Chad Chaffin plan to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year in 2006. The 2006 season is the first in the history of the Raybestos

Johnson on TV show Monday:

Johnson on TV show Monday:

February 4, 2006
Jimmie Johnson will make a primetime guest appearance on the Monday night episode of NBC's Las Vegas (9-10pm/et). In the episode, entitled "Urban Legends," Johnson, appearing as himself, is invited to judge a Chevy Custom Car Show taking place at the Montecito Casino

Stremme Wrecks…is OK:

Stremme Wrecks…is OK:

January 31, 2006
Testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedwat was stopped for about a half-hour after the engine let go on David Stremme's #40 Coors Light Dodge. The car slipped in the oil and crashed getting into turn three. Stremme was seen and released from the infield care center. His team

Hendrick offer bonus for The Chase:

Hendrick offer bonus for The Chase:

January 26, 2006
Hendrick Motorsports Team owner Rick Hendrick said he will split a $1,248,525 bonus between his four full-time teams if they qualify, figuring to increase his odds of winning the title. Last season Roush Racing placed its five Fords in the 10-race playoff among the

Testing at Las Vegas – Jan 30/31-Feb 1:

Testing at Las Vegas – Jan 30/31-Feb 1:

January 26, 2006
Las Vegas Motor Speedway has received 41 entries for NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las Vegas. This test session, which many NASCAR drivers are calling the most important of the season, will take place Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1. Each team will be allowed to test for two of