Jimmie Johnson News

Steve Byrnes back with new perspective:

Steve Byrnes back with new perspective:

February 7, 2014
You hear it often from cancer patients about the diagnosis: The word stings. In an instant, mortality is very real and oddly tangible, and priorities shift instantly. Steve Byrnes [of FoxSports1, formerly SPEED] was no different. It was early August 2013 when Byrnes

Jimmie Johnson Wins the Off-Season Too’¦media coverage:

Jimmie Johnson Wins the Off-Season Too’¦media coverage:

February 7, 2014
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion #48-Jimmie Johnson was referenced in more than 6,000 news media stories this off-season. When comparing the size of the audience generated by the news media coverage to the cost of reaching the same audience through traditional advertising

NASCAR pit crews help renovate homeless shelter:

NASCAR pit crews help renovate homeless shelter:

February 5, 2014
Some of NASCAR's biggest musclemen are helping make sure a Charlotte homeless shelter gets a much needed makeover- 40 years in the making. They are used to hard work and heavy lifting, but carrying 200 pound consoles up three flights of stairs is not how Jimmie Johnson

Tickets on sale for 2014 races at Michigan:

Tickets on sale for 2014 races at Michigan:

February 5, 2014
Tickets are on sale now for all events at Michigan International Speedway including the Quicken Loans 400, Pure Michigan 400, Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson, Faster Horses Festival, all the support races and new qualifying. The NASCAR Sprint

New points system, Earnhardt Jr. would had won championship in 2013:

New points system, Earnhardt Jr. would had won championship in 2013:

January 31, 2014
In announcing major changes to the Chase for the Sprint Cup on Thursday, NASCAR chairman Brian France touted an emphasis on winning as a primary reason behind the format. But it turns out last year's champion, if the new rules were applied, would have been #88-Dale

2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Spectrum of Skills:

2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Spectrum of Skills:

January 30, 2014
During a ceremony that celebrated talents and personalities from a wide array of eras and racing levels, five legends added their names - and astounding legacies - to the list of inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Their induction - the fifth in the hall's history

Changes to the All-Star Race Schedule announced:

Changes to the All-Star Race Schedule announced:

January 28, 2014
Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced changes to the May 16-17‚ NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race‚ schedule. During the second day of the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway, officials announced that the Sprint Showdown will be moved to

Big Name Inductors and Active Drivers add to NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony:

Big Name Inductors and Active Drivers add to NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony:

January 24, 2014
A brother, a contemporary, a rival, a colleague and a friend will all take the stage to induct this year's Class of 2014 into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Richard Petty, Waddell Wilson, Harry Gant, Humpy Wheeler and Blake Shelton will induct the fifth class - Maurice Petty

Snider and Stavast join NBC Sports:

Snider and Stavast join NBC Sports:

January 22, 2014
NBC Sports Group has reached agreements with motorsports reporters Marty Snider and Kelli Stavast, who will contribute to NBC Sports' upcoming NASCAR studio and live race coverage on NBC and NBCSN. Snider and Stavast, each of whom have years of motorsports experience

Johnson wins 2013 Driver of the Year Award:

Johnson wins 2013 Driver of the Year Award:

January 21, 2014
Jimmie Johnson was voted the 2013 Driver of the Year by an elite panel of broadcasters and journalists. As a result of the vote the six-time Sprint Cup Champion eclipsed his teammate Jeff Gordon who was the only other four-time winner of the Driver of the Year award

Fan Appreciation Day at the NASCAR Hall Of Fame on Feb 1:

Fan Appreciation Day at the NASCAR Hall Of Fame on Feb 1:

January 14, 2014
For the first time since its 2010 opening, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will offer fans unlimited access to the attraction '¦ FREE OF CHARGE. On Saturday, Feb. 1, fans will be admitted into the Hall for free as part of NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day - a full day of special

Richmond Sprint Cup Series Tickets on sale:

Richmond Sprint Cup Series Tickets on sale:

January 14, 2014
Tickets for Richmond International Raceway's April 25 & 26 NASCAR weekend go on sale Wednesday, January 15; however, fans who sign up to receive Ticket Holder e-mail communication can purchase two days early. Click here to subscribe and stay connected. A limited

Fans To Vote On Race Format For The 2014 Sprint Unlimited At Daytona:

Fans To Vote On Race Format For The 2014 Sprint Unlimited At Daytona:

January 9, 2014
For the second year in a row, fans will decide upon a number of competition elements for the Sprint Unlimited at Daytona, the 75-lap, non-points race that kicks off the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing season on Saturday, February 15. Starting today [Jan. 9, 2014

NASCAR Hall of Fame Unveils 18 New Historic Cars on Glory Road:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Unveils 18 New Historic Cars on Glory Road:

January 9, 2014
After nine exclusive stock car sneak peeks over the past two months, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is unveiling a complete makeover of one of its signature exhibits, Glory Road, on Jan. 11. Encircling the Great Hall, Glory Road has served as one of the Hall's most prominent

Preseason Thunder Rolls Into Daytona:

Preseason Thunder Rolls Into Daytona:

January 8, 2014
All three NASCAR national series will test at Daytona International Speedway from Thursday, Jan. 9 to Tuesday, Jan. 14. FOX Sports 1 will broadcast Preseason Thunder testing live on Thursday and Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm/et, and on Saturday, from 3:00-7:00 pm/et (same

Johnson wins November Hickok Belt Award:

Johnson wins November Hickok Belt Award:

January 5, 2014
#48-Jimmie Johnson has been selected as the‚ Hickok Belt Award‚ winner for the month of November 2013. Voting was conducted by a select panel of members of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA). Johnson won the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship

Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show returns to Philadelphia:

Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show returns to Philadelphia:

December 29, 2013
It is considered a mid-winter respite for the racer and the race fan. It is the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco & Distributed by Insinger Performance. The show fills more than 225,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia

Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show returns to Philadelphia:

Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show returns to Philadelphia:

December 29, 2013
It is considered a mid-winter respite for the racer and the race fan. It is the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco & Distributed by Insinger Performance. The show fills more than 225,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia

Johnson 3rd in voting for Male Athlete of the Year:

Johnson 3rd in voting for Male Athlete of the Year:

December 27, 2013
#48- Jimmie Johnsons sixth Sprint Cup championship wasnt enough to earn him the Associated Press 2013 Male Athlete of the Year award, which wound up going to the Miami Heats LeBron James. The leader of the 'Heatles" earned 31 of 96 votes cast in a poll of news organizations

Johnson 3rd in voting for Male Athlete of the Year:

Johnson 3rd in voting for Male Athlete of the Year:

December 27, 2013
#48- Jimmie Johnsons sixth Sprint Cup championship wasnt enough to earn him the Associated Press 2013 Male Athlete of the Year award, which wound up going to the Miami Heats LeBron James. The leader of the 'Heatles" earned 31 of 96 votes cast in a poll of news organizations