Jimmie Johnson News

24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona, episode 2:

24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona, episode 2:

February 2, 2010
HBO Sports' all-access show 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona continues with its second episode, debuting Tuesday, Feb. 2 (10:00-10:30pm/et/pt). The four-week series spotlights one of racing's biggest stars, reigning four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

February 1, 2010
ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special multi-hour program featuring exclusive interviews with NASCAR's top drivers along with analysis of the upcoming season. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m. ET. NASCAR

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

Johnson gets a street named after him:

Johnson gets a street named after him:

January 30, 2010
Move over, Dr. Johnson. A more famous Johnson is about to pass you by. A quarter-mile stretch of Johnson Avenue in El Cajon, California - a street named for an East County pioneer - will soon be re-christened in honor of stock car champion and El Cajon native Jimmie

Johnson wrecks in Rolex 24 practice:

Johnson wrecks in Rolex 24 practice:

January 28, 2010
Defending, four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson crashed and suffered some bruising Thursday in opening practice for this weekends Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. Johnson crashed in the left-hand kink area of Daytonas 3.56

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

January 28, 2010
What is power? In athletics it is usually thought of as bulging muscles and dominating performance. But in sports today, power has a different meaning, as well: the earning potential of athletes, owners, agents, communities, and brands, ranging from breakfast cereal

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

January 28, 2010
Champions from NASCAR, Grand-Am, IndyCar and international motorsports headline a star-studded lineup for the 48th running of the Rolex 24, set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The event kicks off the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series -- and

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

January 27, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee [clutch foot] Friday playing pickup basketball. Hamlin said he still expects to compete, but surgery isn't an option at this time since the

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 26, 2010
Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

January 25, 2010
For the sixth consecutive year, Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. And for the first time, the average earnings of those on the list fell -- down $1.5 million per athlete

Denny Hamlin tears ACL:

Denny Hamlin tears ACL:

January 24, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee [clutch foot] Friday playing pickup basketball. Hamlin said he still expects to compete, but surgery isn't an option at this time since the

Jimmie Johnson HBO show debut’s Tuesday:

Jimmie Johnson HBO show debut’s Tuesday:

January 24, 2010
HBO Sports' groundbreaking "24/7" reality franchise presents its first non-boxing series with the all-access show 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona. Debuting Tuesday, January 26 (10:00-10:30pm/ et/pt), the four-week series spotlights one of racing's biggest stars

Still no deal for Knaus:

Still no deal for Knaus:

January 21, 2010
Jimmie Johnson re-upped with Hendrick Motorsports last year. Crew chief Chad Knaus, an equally important part of the team that has won four straight Cup championships, hasn't extended his current contract beyond 2010. Knaus, however, is convinced his deal will get

Papis to run limited Sprint Cup schedule, but with a twist:

Papis to run limited Sprint Cup schedule, but with a twist:

January 18, 2010
In an interview of driver Max Papis, who drove the #13 GEICO Toyota for Germain Racing in 15 Sprint Cup races in 2009 [attempted to make 21], at a German racing website: Motorsport-Total.com, Papis said he would again run 20 Sprint Cup races in 2010 but plan to attempt

Johnson named Driver of the Year by NMPA:

Johnson named Driver of the Year by NMPA:

January 18, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson was named the National Motorsports Press Association Richard Petty Driver of the Year on Sunday night at the NMPA annual convention.(ESPN)(1-18-2010)