Jeff Gordon News

Johnson wins 2007 Driver of the Year Award:

Johnson wins 2007 Driver of the Year Award:

January 7, 2008
#48-Jimmie Johnson crushed the competition for Driver of the Year - 2007, much like he trampled his rivals on the way to his second-straight Nextel Cup Series championship. It was also Johnson's second-consecutive title in the United States most prestigious award in

New tire changers for Johnson in 2008:

New tire changers for Johnson in 2008:

January 7, 2008
Jimmie Johnson said he expects to have two new tire changers with his Hendrick Motorsports team in 2008. Rear-tire carrier Ron Malec, the car chief, remains with the #48 team as does Kenneth Purcell, who was jacking the car during the latter part of 2007. Front-tire

Daytona Test Notes – Session 1, Day 1:

Daytona Test Notes – Session 1, Day 1:

January 7, 2008
#7-Robby Gordon will test his Ford since the Dakar Rally race was cancelled; #20-Tony Stewart will test at Daytona for the first time in three years [due to the change to Toyota and the COT]; Jason Keller will test a 4th Gillett Evernham Motorsports Dodge; Kirk Shelmedine

Report rates value of NASCAR sponsorships:

Report rates value of NASCAR sponsorships:

December 12, 2007
Miller Brewing Co. is getting a high rate of return on its sponsorship of driver #2-Kurt Busch, at least when it comes to broadcasters and Busch himself mentioning one of his sponsors on the air, according to research released by SportsBusiness Journal. Busch ranked

2007 All-America Auto Racing Team Selected:

2007 All-America Auto Racing Team Selected:

December 10, 2007
With voting completed for the 2007 All-America Auto Racing Team, five drivers emerge as contenders for the Jerry Titus Award. Tony Schumacher, the 2006 Titus winner, is bidding to be only the third driver ever to win the award in consecutive years, after Mario Andretti

Sam Bass Holiday Collection Now Available Nationwide:

Sam Bass Holiday Collection Now Available Nationwide:

December 7, 2007
The Sam Bass Holiday Collection - a series of holiday-themed "fantasy" die-cast collectables created by NASCAR's premier artist - is now available nationwide and is comprised of 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers including Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick

Johnson Wins 4th Quarter Driver of the Year Award:

Johnson Wins 4th Quarter Driver of the Year Award:

December 4, 2007
When Jimmie Johnson learned that he won the 4th Quarter, Driver of the Year, by a unanimous vote he was surprised. He was probably the only person to be astonished by that fact. In the last quarter Johnson (who went on to beat his teammate, Jeff Gordon for his second

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 5:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 5:

November 30, 2007
After a season of achievements and memorable competition, the payoff for the Nextel Cup Series drivers came Friday in the form of the presentation of the final point fund awards. Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson (#48 Lowe's Chevrolet) will collect a point

NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon Award Winners

NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon Award Winners

November 30, 2007
Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award: Juan Pablo Montoya (#42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) Manufacturers Championship Award: Chevy Marketing Achievement Award: ESPN Marketing Chex Cereals Most Popular Driver Award: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8 Budweiser Chevy) Buddy Shuman Award

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wins Fifth Consecutive NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award:

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wins Fifth Consecutive NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award:

November 29, 2007
The final race has been run, and the checkered flag has fallen on the NASCAR racing season; but before it was all over, race fans answered the call to vote for their favorite driver. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was voted the 2007 NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver for the

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

November 29, 2007
The usual cacophony of New York City traffic noise “ the blare of the horns and screeching of brakes “ was interrupted Wednesday morning as 10 of the world's best drivers fired up their Nextel Cup Series cars for a Victory Lap through the city's streets. With 2007

Some Final Chase Notes:

Some Final Chase Notes:

November 28, 2007
There may be many years without seeing another run in The Chase like #48-Jimmie Johnson. After adjusting for the 5 extra points per win this year, Johnson beat Kurt Busch's 2004 Chase point total by 157 points! Johnson outpointed Jeff Gordon 911-766 over the final

#44 crew chief heads to #24 as car chief:

#44 crew chief heads to #24 as car chief:

November 28, 2007
Jason Burdett has left Michael Waltrip Racing, where he served as crew chief for driver #44-Dale Jarrett, to become the car chief for Hendrick Motorsports' #24-Jeff Gordon, a Hendrick spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Burdett worked on the Gordon and Jimmie Johnson teams

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 2:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 2:

November 28, 2007
One of the ˜must haves' from a trip to New York City is pictures of the Big Apple's world-famous landmarks. For Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus, the pictures are even more meaningful because they'll serve as a lasting reminder of their championship celebration. The highlight

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 1

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 1

November 27, 2007
Jimmie Johnson knows what to expect this week. After all, the driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevy got to experience the glitz and the glamour of the Big Apple last year when he won his first Nextel Cup Series championship. This year, he's back for more. Johnson is returning