Jimmie Johnson News

Johnson on TV Monday…twice:

Johnson on TV Monday…twice:

January 17, 2010
Four-time Sprint Cup champ, #48-Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to appear on The Today Show as well as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday, January 18th. Tune into The Today Show during the 10:30am/et half hour to watch Johnson with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

January 4, 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 12:30pm/et. NASCAR

Congrats

Congrats

January 4, 2010
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champ #48-Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra are expecting their first child, due in July. No other details have been announced.(ESPN/AP)(1-4-2010)

Johnson wins Al Holbert Memorial Award:

Johnson wins Al Holbert Memorial Award:

December 30, 2009
the Eastern Motorsport Press Association has voted four-tine Sprint Cup Champ, Jimmie Johnson, the Al Holbert Memorial National Driver of the Year. EMPA is made up of members who are journalists, photographers and broadcasters that cover motorsports on a regular basis

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

Media selects top drivers, races of decade in NASCARs three national series:

Media selects top drivers, races of decade in NASCARs three national series:

December 21, 2009
With the recently completed 2009 season closing out another decade of NASCAR racing, media members have selected the top drivers and top races of the decade for all three national series as voted upon in a poll on NASCARMedia.com. The listing of drivers and races for

Johnson named AP male athlete of the year:

Johnson named AP male athlete of the year:

December 21, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson has been picked as the Male Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press. Editors at newspapers which are members of the AP selected Johnson after he captured an unprecedented fourth straight championship in NASCAR's premier series. He

Johnson wins 2009 Driver of the Year Award:

Johnson wins 2009 Driver of the Year Award:

December 16, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson was elected by an elite panel of broadcasters and journalists the 2009 Driver of the Year. Johnson becomes only the fourth three-time Driver of the Year winner, following other racing greats Mario Andretti, Darrell Waltrip, and Jeff Gordon. Gordon

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

Johnson finalist for Mario Andretti Trophy:

December 16, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NHRA Top Fuel king Tony Schumacher and World Superbike phenom Ben Spies each made history in 2009 and these ultra-talented racers are among 15 finalists for the 2009 SPEED Performer of the Year and the Mario Andretti

Dover tickets for fall races on sale Monday:

Dover tickets for fall races on sale Monday:

December 12, 2009
The major storyline surrounding the 2010 NASCAR season will be which driver will step up and challenge four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Hendrick Motorsports team. A slew of drivers have aspirations of being the one to put an end to Johnson

NASCAR’s Hunter in the fight of his life:

NASCAR’s Hunter in the fight of his life:

December 10, 2009
NASCAR's vice president of corporate communications, Jim Hunter, 70, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in his right lung the weekend of the October Chase race at Talladega Superspeedway. He hasn't been to the track since, missing the finale at Homestead-Miami

Hendrick honored with Bill France Award of Excellence:

Hendrick honored with Bill France Award of Excellence:

December 6, 2009
Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports was honored with the Bill France Award of Excellence at the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony. The award was presented to Hendrivk by Betty Jane France, wife of the late Bill France Jr., who guided the sport

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Day 5:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Day 5:

December 5, 2009
The first Champion's Week in Las Vegas culminated with the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony Friday evening at the Wynn Las Vegas. The week was a packed one for four-time defending champion #48-Jimmie Johnson, who started off the tour in his home state

Sporting News’ Driver and Crew Chief Of The Year named:

Sporting News’ Driver and Crew Chief Of The Year named:

December 5, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson, the first driver in Sprint Cup Series history to win four consecutive championships, is the Sporting News driver of the year, the magazine announced today. Chad Knaus, Johnson's crew chief since Johnson became a full-time Cup driver in 2002, was

“The Stewies” announced:

“The Stewies” announced:

December 4, 2009
Winners of the third annual 'Stewie Awards' were announced Thursday night by Tony Stewart live on SIRIUS XM Radio from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The 2009 'Stewie Award' winners were decided by fans around the country who voted for the best