Jamie McMurray News

Jimmie Johnson in the #7 at Watkins Glen:

Jimmie Johnson in the #7 at Watkins Glen:

July 23, 2011
Dr. Jerry Punch reported during the Nationwide race at Nashville Superspeedway that Jimmie Johnson will drive the #7 for JR Motorsports at the upcoming race in Watkins Glen. Jamie McMurray is also expect to drive the car in August.(7-23-2011)

Race To The Chase: Time To Get Moving:

Race To The Chase: Time To Get Moving:

June 30, 2011
Reality of the NASCAR 26-race regular season sets in, and the fall-back motto of "It's still early" goes away quickly. And right now, it's gone. This portion of the season can be described as the "playoff push." Officially, it's coined "The Race To The Chase." Drivers

Race To The Chase: Time To Get Moving:

Race To The Chase: Time To Get Moving:

June 30, 2011
Reality of the NASCAR 26-race regular season sets in, and the fall-back motto of "It's still early" goes away quickly. And right now, it's gone. This portion of the season can be described as the "playoff push." Officially, it's coined "The Race To The Chase." Drivers

Qualifying Fast Facts – Infineon:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Infineon:

June 24, 2011
Joey Logano won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 23rd Annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 with a lap of 76.821 seconds, 93.256 mph. This is his second pole in 91 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. His first pole came on 3/21/10 at Bristol Motor Speedway. This is his first pole

Qualifying Fast Facts – Infineon:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Infineon:

June 24, 2011
Joey Logano won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 23rd Annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 with a lap of 76.821 seconds, 93.256 mph. This is his second pole in 91 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. His first pole came on 3/21/10 at Bristol Motor Speedway. This is his first pole

New spotter for Truex:

New spotter for Truex:

December 31, 2010
TriStar Motorsports #35 Nationwide Series] General Manager Keith Barnwell is leaving the team effective immediately and has accepted another opportunity within the sport. A successor will be named soon. Barnwell will also spot for the #56 NAPA Toyota of Martin Truex

Barnwell leaves Tri-Star:

Barnwell leaves Tri-Star:

December 30, 2010
TriStar Motorsports General Manager Keith Barnwell is leaving the team effective immediately and has accepted another opportunity within the sport. A successor will be named soon. Barnwell will also spot for the number #56 NAPA Toyota of Martin Truex in the Sprint

Allmendinger/McMurray karting it at Daytona:

Allmendinger/McMurray karting it at Daytona:

December 29, 2010
The new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season hasn't even started yet and AJ Allmendinger is already turning competitive laps at Daytona International Speedway. For the second straight year, Allmendinger is participating in Daytona KartWeek, which showcases hundreds of karters

Teams Complete Daytona Goodyear Tire Test; 197mph; ethanol tested:

Teams Complete Daytona Goodyear Tire Test; 197mph; ethanol tested:

December 16, 2010
As sunshine warmed Daytona International Speedway's new racing surface on Thursday, so did the expectations and excitement levels for the 53rd Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. Thursday marked the second day of a two-day Goodyear tire test in preparation both for the NASCAR

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test TODAY:

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test TODAY:

December 15, 2010
The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

December 14, 2010
The 100-pound bronze Mario Andretti Trophy, designed by artist Elie Hazak and presented annually to the SPEED Performer of the Year, celebrates the wide variety of cars Andretti piloted to victory in his decorated career, and this year that same range of talent is

Most points scored over the final ten 2010 races:

Most points scored over the final ten 2010 races:

December 13, 2010
1. #48-Jimmie Johnson 1572 2. #29-Kevin Harvick 1551 3. #11-Denny Hamlin 1523 4. #99-Carl Edwards 1393 5. #5-Mark Martin* 1342 6. #20-Joey Logano* 1307 7. #17-Matt Kenseth 1294 8. #1-Jamie McMurray* 1275 9. #16-Greg Biffle 1237 10. #39-Ryan Newman* 1223 11. #14-Tony

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

December 8, 2010
The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500

Media votes Johnson’s championship as year’s top story:

Media votes Johnson’s championship as year’s top story:

December 7, 2010
Jimmie Johnson winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in come-from-behind fashion was voted the sport's top competition story for 2010 by members of the media. Members of the media ranked the top competition stories of the

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 3:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 3:

December 3, 2010
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week culminates with Friday's awards ceremony that regales five-time champion Jimmie Johnson and the entire #48 Hendrick Motorsports team. But today [Thursday] was about the industry as a whole '“ the sport's drivers, owners, teams