Jimmie Johnson News

Hendrick to appeal if NASCAR penalized #48 / Knaus:

Hendrick to appeal if NASCAR penalized #48 / Knaus:

February 23, 2012
Team Owner Rick Hendrick [#'s 5,24,48,88] spoke with USA Today the inspection failure of Jimmie Johnson's #48 Chevy last week at Daytona [among other things]: Q: Are you planning to appeal if NASCAR penalizes the No. 48? A: Yes. I think NASCAR does a good job in the

NASCAR confiscates parts from #48 car UPDATES:

NASCAR confiscates parts from #48 car UPDATES:

February 19, 2012
Crew chief Chad Knaus and other members of five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson's Daytona 500 team face possible suspensions after NASCAR said it found modifications on the rear quarter panel of Johnson's #48 Chevy. The C-posts '” pillars that come down from

NASCAR confiscates parts from #48 car:

NASCAR confiscates parts from #48 car:

February 17, 2012
Crew chief Chad Knaus and other members of five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson's Daytona 500 team face possible suspensions after NASCAR said it found modifications on the rear quarter panel of Johnson's #48 Chevy. The C-posts '” pillars that come down from

Eleven years since pole winner won Daytona 500:

Eleven years since pole winner won Daytona 500:

February 15, 2012
The first two spots in the Daytona 500 will be determined on Sunday as a 10th different driver attempts to take the season-opening Coors Light Pole Award. Hendrick Motorsports has won three of the last four poles. The pole-winner appears to be due for a victory in

NASCAR This Week on ESPN:

NASCAR This Week on ESPN:

February 14, 2012
With the NASCAR season only days away, ESPNEWS will air a three-hour special from NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 12noon/et. Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Daytona 500 rookie Danica Patrick

Knaus appeal to be heard Tuesday:

Knaus appeal to be heard Tuesday:

February 8, 2012
Team owner Rick Hendrick and #48 crew chief Chad Knaus will get to explain next Tuesday why they think NASCAR erred in penalizing Hendrick Motorsports for the C-posts on the Daytona 500 car of Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR confirmed that the appeal will be heard Tuesday morning

Edwards and Bayne nominated for Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards:

Edwards and Bayne nominated for Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards:

February 7, 2012
#99- Carl Edwards and #21-Trevor Bayne could soon add 'Dance Machine' and 'Gnarliest Newb' to their respective resumes. Edwards and Bayne have been nominated as part of Cartoon Network's second annual Hall of Game Awards, airing Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 pm/et. Five-time

NASCAR welcomes 2012 Hall of Fame members:

NASCAR welcomes 2012 Hall of Fame members:

January 21, 2012
During an emotional induction ceremony Friday night at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a pair of three-time champion drivers, racing's quintessential crew chief, a founding father of the sport and the hands-down best modified driver who ever lived all took their rightful

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

January 21, 2012
The NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 with NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers on hand for autographs in the ballroom and Exhibit Hall. Here's a complete rundown of drivers and appearance

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class comprised of the late Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough on Jan. 20 at the Crown Ballroom in the Charlotte

Knaus misses testing for vacation:

Knaus misses testing for vacation:

January 12, 2012
Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, coming off the worst season of his career, was without his crew chief when testing opened Thursday for the Daytona 500. But don 't read anything into the absence of Chad Knaus, Johnson said. Knaus was on a Hendrick Motorsports

Testing info:

Testing info:

January 12, 2012
Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:

“The Loopies”: The Fifth Annual Best-Of Loop Data For 2011 #6:

“The Loopies”: The Fifth Annual Best-Of Loop Data For 2011 #6:

December 22, 2011
For the fifth consecutive season, NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications combed through the statistics to hand out a number of awards celebrating the best – and worst – Loop Data performances of 2011. The sixth award goes to: "Lifetime Achievement" Award: As

Eligible drivers announced for the Bud Shootout:

Eligible drivers announced for the Bud Shootout:

December 14, 2011
NASCAR announced today the list of eligible competitors for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout. The 34th annual season-opening event launches Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18 with start time set for 8:10 pm/et. FOX Sports and MRN Radio will

Driver appearances set for NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint:

Driver appearances set for NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint:

December 12, 2011
Driver appearance times for many of the most popular NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers have been confirmed for the inaugural NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint preseason fan event scheduled for Jan. 21 in Charlotte, N.C. #48-Jimmie Johnson, #24-Jeff Gordon, #88

Media votes top 10 moments of 2011:

Media votes top 10 moments of 2011:

December 11, 2011
Members of NASCARMedia.com voted in a week-long poll, casting ballots for the top-10 moments from the just-completed NASCAR season. Tony Stewart's walk-off win in the season finale, however, didn't exactly prevail in a landslide among voting by members of the news

Mattiolis honored:

Mattiolis honored:

December 2, 2011
Drs. Rose and Joseph Mattioli, of Pocono Raceway, received the National Motorsports Press Association's Myers Brothers Award last night. The award, presented during season-ending NASCAR festivities in Las Vegas, recognizes individuals and/or groups who have provided

Stewart Announces 2011 ‘Stewie Award’ Winners on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio:

Stewart Announces 2011 ‘Stewie Award’ Winners on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio:

December 2, 2011
Winners of the fifth annual ‘Stewie Awards’ were announced last night by 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart live on Sirius XM Radio and in front of a studio audience at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The ‘Stewie Award’ winners were

Earnhardt Jr. Wins Ninth Straight Most Popular Driver Award:

Earnhardt Jr. Wins Ninth Straight Most Popular Driver Award:

December 1, 2011
Junior Nation has spoken once again. Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. voted the Sprint Cup Series driver the NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver for the ninth straight year. Earnhardt Jr. earned the award after receiving the most online fan votes among all eligible drivers throughout

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Chase Points Standings:

2011 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Chase Points Standings:

November 30, 2011
[after Homestead, race 36 of 36 and Chase race 10 of 10] 1) #14-Tony Stewart [5 wins], 2403 - 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion 2) #99-Carl Edwards [1 win], 2403 3) #29-Kevin Harvick [4 wins], 2345, -58 4) #17-Matt Kenseth [3 wins], 2330, -73 5) #2-Brad Keselowski [3