Jimmie Johnson News

Race Fast Facts – Kentucky:

Race Fast Facts – Kentucky:

June 30, 2013
#17-Matt Kenseth won the 3rd Annual Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts, his 28th victory in 489 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and ninth top-10 finish in 2013. This is his highest win total since 2006 when he won four races

UnDeck the Hall’ Event at NASCAR Hall of Fame:

UnDeck the Hall’ Event at NASCAR Hall of Fame:

December 25, 2012
After St. Nick has come and gone on Dec. 26, be sure to stop by to help 'UnDeck the Hall.' Choosing from a display of festive Christmas trees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Theater Lobby, each guest can take home one NASCAR-themed item until all are gone. The HALLiday

NASCAR’s 2012 ‘Loopies’:

NASCAR’s 2012 ‘Loopies’:

December 22, 2012
For the sixth consecutive season, the NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications team has pored over a season's worth of Loop Data and filtered out the top statistical performances of the 2012 season. After a painstaking review, a select committee created awards to

AARWBA Names All America Team:

AARWBA Names All America Team:

December 19, 2012
The American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Ass 'n has announced its annual All America Team, which the group has done every year since the conclusion of the 1970 season. A unique team of special drivers representing multiple forms of professional motorsports

Some numbers from 2012:

Some numbers from 2012:

December 19, 2012
#2-Brad Keselowski, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #11-Denny Hamlin led the series in wins, at 5 each. Johnson had the most top fives (18) and most top 10s (24) in the field but also had more DNFs (6) than any other driver in the Chase dozen. Most races led? That number

Johnson Foundation Announces Nearly $600,000 in Education Grants:

Johnson Foundation Announces Nearly $600,000 in Education Grants:

December 14, 2012
More than 6,600 students at 10 schools tuned in this morning to watch a video greeting from five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. Johnson announced that each school had been selected to receive a 2012 Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe's Toolbox for

Johnson to run special scheme in Shootout:

Johnson to run special scheme in Shootout:

December 10, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to run a throwback Daytona Yellow paint scheme in the Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 16. Daytona Yellow was a paint color used by General Motors in 1969 and 1970, on the Chevelle SS, Camaro SS and Corvette

NASCAR names top performances of 2012:

NASCAR names top performances of 2012:

December 7, 2012
No one saw this coming. No one. Brad Keselowski won his first race in 2009 at Talladega Superspeedway, running a part-time schedule with single-car team Phoenix Racing. It was a nice story in a long season, one that ended with Jimmie Johnson winning the championship

Keselowski named Driver of the Year:

Keselowski named Driver of the Year:

December 6, 2012
#2-Brad Keselowski was voted the 2012 Driver Of The Year by an elite panel of motorsports broadcasters and journalists. Keselowski was a near-unanimous choice in the annual award, after winning his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship and the first as an owner for

Johnson mentioned most during TV coverage:

Johnson mentioned most during TV coverage:

December 6, 2012
According to research conducted by Joyce Julius & Associates, Inc. '” which has monitored every NASCAR race telecast over the last 28 seasons, #48 Jimmie Johnson received the most attention during this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series broadcasts. Statistics reflect

Richmond Spring Tickets on sale Friday:

Richmond Spring Tickets on sale Friday:

December 6, 2012
Tickets for Richmond International Raceway '˜s April 25-27, 2013, tripleheader weekend go on sale this Friday, December 7. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rir.com or calling 866-455-7223. The Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is set for Saturday

Furniture Row Racing to establish own pit crew:

Furniture Row Racing to establish own pit crew:

December 5, 2012
Furniture Row Racing has taken another major step in a continuing effort to strengthen its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. The Denver-based organization, which showcases the #78 Chevy driven by 24-time Cup winner Kurt Busch, announced that it will develop, train and

2012 Stewie Awards:

2012 Stewie Awards:

December 1, 2012
Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and Matt Yocum hosted the 6th Annual Stewie Awards live from the Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip on Thu., Nov. 29. The annual highlight of NASCAR Champions Week honored the best, boldest and

Johnson calls for track changes:

Johnson calls for track changes:

November 30, 2012
After Chevrolet SS was unveiled on Thursday, #48-Jimmie Johnson said the next step for tweaking the competition lies with racetracks. 'We all want great side-by-side racing,' Johnson said. 'I don 't have the answer, and I 'm like everyone else wondering what it is

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

November 30, 2012
Shock and genuine surprise. That was Jeff Gordon's emotional reaction to being named the 2012 recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association's Myers Brothers Award during Thursday's traditional NASCAR/NMPA Myers Brothers Award luncheon at the Encore in Las

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

November 30, 2012
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced, on behalf of all NASCAR fans who voted, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been crowned the 2012 NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver. The award, given annually since 1956, is Earnhardt Jr.'s 10th consecutive honor and

Chevy unveils 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car:

Chevy unveils 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car:

November 29, 2012
Chevrolet opened a new chapter in its storied racing history, unveiling its eagerly anticipated 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car. Powered by the legendary small block V-8 engine, the rear-wheel drive performance sedan will be Chevrolet's newest entry in the NASCAR

Johnson favored to win 2013 title:

Johnson favored to win 2013 title:

November 23, 2012
Less than one week after #2-Brad Keselowski clinched the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, Wynn Las Vegas sports book director John Avello posted the first odds on the 2013 championship and made #48-Jimmie Johnson the 7-to-2 favorite. Keselowski may be the defending

What happened to Johnson at Homestead?

What happened to Johnson at Homestead?

November 21, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson was leading Sunday's FordEcoBoost 400 at Homestead when he came in for a pit stop with 54 laps remaining in the race. 'We were in position and putting the pressure on the 2 car like we needed to,' Johnson said. That all changed in a heartbeat on

Who was the woman in red on the #2 pitbox?

Who was the woman in red on the #2 pitbox?

November 20, 2012
Most of Brad Keselowski's team didn 't know the woman in the red coat who appeared on the #2 pit box for the Chase for the Sprint Cup opener. 'I think (crew chief) Paul Wolfe knew who she was, but the other people thought she was maybe a sponsor who maybe got the wrong