Jimmie Johnson News

NASCAR says no problem with Texas restarts:

NASCAR says no problem with Texas restarts:

November 6, 2012
NASCAR vice president for competition Robin Pemberton broke almost a year-long vow not to listen to talk radio on Monday morning. 'In three minutes, I was done,' Pemberton said with a laugh. That's because fans were outraged that #48-Jimmie Johnson, #2-Brad Keselowski

Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

November 6, 2012
* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the

Johnson’s win is Chevy’s 700th:

Johnson’s win is Chevy’s 700th:

November 5, 2012
Jimmie Johnson's win of the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in his #48 Lowe's Chevy scored the 700th all-time victory for Chevy in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. This unprecedented win secured an important milestone for Chevy as the most successful manufacturer

Johnson wins at Texas:

Johnson wins at Texas:

November 4, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Texas AAA 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway for second consecutive win, his 5th of year and 60th career win. He took the lead from Keselowski at the start of a green white checker restart. #48-Jimmie Johnson is the first

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

November 4, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON (1) 2) #2-Brad Keselowski, 2 (8) 3) #15-Clint Bowyer, 6th (4) 4) #5-Kasey Kahne, 25th (15) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 20th (12) 6) #24-Jeff Gordon, 14th (16) 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 13th (5) 8) #

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