Jimmie Johnson News

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

December 2, 2010
Richard Childress, who oversaw a resurgence of Richard Childress Motorsports, is the Sporting News owner of the year, the magazine announced Wednesday. Denny Hamlin is the 2010 Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver. The top driver and crew chief will be announced Thursday. All

Johnson Even More Dominating on Television than the Track:

Johnson Even More Dominating on Television than the Track:

December 2, 2010
While it should come as no surprise five-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson received the most attention during race telecasts this past season, the degree to which he dominated is staggering when considering Johnson was interviewed an entire half-hour longer, and

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 1:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 1:

December 1, 2010
Winning is never, ever mundane. Apparently, neither is a day-long media tour '“ not when it involves a five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion who doubles as a new father. Jimmie Johnson, winner of five consecutive championships and guest of honor during this

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

December 1, 2010
There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. So whats left for the driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become

Some Chase stats at end of season:

Some Chase stats at end of season:

December 1, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson's 1572 Chase points represents the second lowest total of his five-year reign, bettering only title #1 in 2006 as he scored 1430 points. 2007 remains as Jimmie's high point total: 1663. Johnson's lone win in the '10 Chase equals the low mark of one

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ return:

Tony Stewart’s ‘Stewie Awards’ return:

November 29, 2010
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart will host the fourth annual 'Stewie Awards' on Thursday, December 2, live from Las Vegas on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio. The 'Stewies,' the acclaimed awards show that features Stewart's

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

November 28, 2010
#99-Carl Edwards is in Dusseldorf, Germany this weekend driving in the Race of Champions, a competition matching drivers from an assortment of countries and disciplines. Edwards and extreme/action sports driver Travis Pastrana, 11 times a gold medalist in the X Games

NASCAR Receives Three Awards:

NASCAR Receives Three Awards:

November 28, 2010
NASCAR was honored in three separate categories at the Inaugural Sports Media Marketing Awards, held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City on Thursday, November 18, 2010. NASCAR was awarded Gold honors in the category of "Team Promotion (Collegiate and

2010: The Most Competitive Year In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series History:

2010: The Most Competitive Year In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series History:

November 27, 2010
The recently completed 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season goes down as the most competitive in the 62-year history of the sport's premier series. Two major competition records were broken this past season in the series: average lead changes and leaders per race.

Johnson to run Daytona 24 hour race:

Johnson to run Daytona 24 hour race:

November 26, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson said he will be joining GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing for the fourth straight year, sharing the #99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevrolet/Riley with two-time Daytona Prototype champions Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty in the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 29-

Dale Jr’s struggles not only reason for HMS changes:

Dale Jr’s struggles not only reason for HMS changes:

November 24, 2010
The ongoing struggles of #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. were not the sole reason for the sweeping changes made at Hendrick Motorsports. A day after Rick Hendrick shuffled the driver and crew chief lineup for three of his race teams, the team owner said the entire organization

Why no Chevy Camaro in NASCAR?

Why no Chevy Camaro in NASCAR?

November 24, 2010
It's been a good week for General Motors, whose stock returned to Wall Street on Thursday via a highly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). And at the close of business Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Team Chevy was celebrating its 27th NASCAR driver's championship

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

November 24, 2010
Race fans from around the country will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Nov. 26, for the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles on the famed superspeedway for the 18th annual Souvenir and Race Ticket Blow-Out. Shoppers who spend at least $50 on merchandise

New crew chiefs for Gordon, Martin & Earnhardt Jr.:

New crew chiefs for Gordon, Martin & Earnhardt Jr.:

November 23, 2010
Hendrick Motorsports has made personnel adjustments in preparation for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. being teamed with new crew chiefs. Below are the driver-crew chief pairings for each Hendrick

Homestead Facts and Notes:

Homestead Facts and Notes:

November 22, 2010
'¢ Carl Edwards won the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was Edwards' 18th Cup series victory in his 229th start and his second win in 2010. His win a week earlier at Phoenix ended a 70-race winless streak. '¢ Edwards won back-to-back races for the fifth