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Race Fast Facts – Texas

Race Fast Facts – Texas

November 4, 2012
Jimmie Johnson won the 8th Annual AAA Texas 500, his 60th victory in 397 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fifth victory and 24th top-10 finish in 2012. Johnson has now won two consecutive races, pushing his Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup wins record to

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

November 4, 2012
* Jimmie Johnson earned his 60th career win in his 397th race. * Jimmie Johnson became the eighth driver in history to reach 60 career wins. * It is the 12th time in Jimmie Johnson's career that he has won back-to-back races. * It is the seventh time Jimmie Johnson

Drivers team supporting those affected by Superstorm Sandy:

Drivers team supporting those affected by Superstorm Sandy:

November 4, 2012
The American Red Cross greatly appreciates the outpouring of support from the racing community. From sharing the 'text '˜REDCROSS ' to 90999 to give $10' message to financial donations to volunteering, your support means a world of difference to those affected by

Johnson wins pole at Texas:

Johnson wins pole at Texas:

November 2, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway with a speed of 191.076mph for his 4th pole of 2012 and 29th career pole. #16-Biffle will start 2nd followed by #18-Busch, #15-Bowyer, #56-Truex, Jr., #20-Logano, #

Qualifying Fast Facts – Texas:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Texas:

November 2, 2012
Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 8th Annual AAA Texas 500 with a lap of 28.261 seconds, 191.076 mph. This is his 29th pole in 397 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. He moves into a tie with Ricky Rudd for 23rd on the all-time series poles list. This

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Texas?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Texas?

November 2, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1st 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 8th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 4th 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 13th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 12th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 16th 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 5th 8) #17-Matt Kenseth 10th 9) #16-Greg Biffle 2nd 10) #

Lowe’s Racing for Relief matching Johnson’s winnings:

Lowe’s Racing for Relief matching Johnson’s winnings:

November 2, 2012
Lowe's announced it will donate $1 million to disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Lowe's will work with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities across the Northeast

ESPN’s Hannah Storm Goes In-Depth with Four of NASCAR’s Best:

ESPN’s Hannah Storm Goes In-Depth with Four of NASCAR’s Best:

November 1, 2012
With the 2012 NASCAR season nearing the finish line, four of the sport's biggest stars will open their lives to fans in a one-hour conversation special with ESPN SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. SportsCenter Special: NASCAR

Johnsons ‘ book gets second printing:

Johnsons ‘ book gets second printing:

October 31, 2012
Chandra and Jimmie Johnson announced a second edition of 'On The Road,' the 208-page, hardcover book that chronicles Johnson's 2011 unsuccessful quest for an historic sixth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. In addition, a partnership with online retailer

At Texas Motor Speedway:

At Texas Motor Speedway:

October 30, 2012
* Construction began in 1995. * The first NASCAR race was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on April 5, 1997. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was on April 6, 1997. * There have been 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway, one per season from 1997

Chevy Clinches NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers ‘ Championship:

Chevy Clinches NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers ‘ Championship:

October 29, 2012
#48- Jimmie Johnson's victory in the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway clinched the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers ' Championship for Chevrolet. It is the 10th consecutive year, and the 36th time overall that the Bowtie Brand has captured the

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

October 28, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway for his 4th win of year, 7th win at Martinsville (tying Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace for 3rd most wins at the track) and 59th career win. #18-Busch finished 2nd followed

Race Fast Facts – Martinsville

Race Fast Facts – Martinsville

October 28, 2012
Jimmie Johnson won the 64th Annual TUMS Fast Relief 500, his 59th victory in 396 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 23rd top-10 finish in 2012. This is his seventh victory and 19th top-10 finish in 22 races at Martinsville Speedway. Kyle

Martinsville Notes-n-Nuggets:

Martinsville Notes-n-Nuggets:

October 28, 2012
' Jimmie Johnson captured his 59th career win in his 396th race. ' Jimmie Johnson took home his seventh Martinsville win in his 22nd race there, tying Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace for third all time. ' Jimmie Johnson's seven victories at Martinsville ties Dover

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Martinsville?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Martinsville?

October 26, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski, 6th (32) 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON (1) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 33rd (5) 4) #15-Clint Bowyer, 5th (8) 5) #5-Kasey Kahne, 3rd (15) 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 23rd (12) 7) #14-Tony Stewart, 27th (7)

Johnson wins pole at Martinsville:

Johnson wins pole at Martinsville:

October 26, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martisnville Speedway with a speed of 97.598mph for his 3rd pole of 2012 and 28th career pole. #55-Vickers will start 2nd followed by #18-Busch, #31-Burton, #11-Hamlin, #17-Kenseth

Qualifying Fast Facts – Martinsville:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Martinsville:

October 26, 2012
Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 64th Annual TUMS Fast Relief 500 with a lap of 19.402 seconds, 97.598 mph. This is his 28th pole in 396 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his third pole and 22nd top-10 start in 2012. This is his second pole

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Martinsville?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Martinsville?

October 26, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 32ndh 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1st 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 5th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 8th 5) #5-Kasey Kahne 15th 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 12th 7) #14-Tony Stewart 7th 8) #24-Jeff Gordon 11th 9) #17-Matt Kenseth 6th 10

Martinsville Goodyear Tire Notes:

Martinsville Goodyear Tire Notes:

October 24, 2012
Teams in both NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Martinsville this weekend, though the Sprint Cup tires will be branded 'Goodyear Eagle,' while the Camping World Truck tires will be branded 'Goodyear Wrangler' . . . this is the same combination of left

At Martinsville Speedway:

At Martinsville Speedway:

October 23, 2012
* Opened in September 1947 by H. Clay Earles, Martinsville, originally a dirt track, is one of the oldest continuously-operating race tracks in the United States. * The first NASCAR-sanctioned race at Martinsville was on July 4, 1948. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup