Jimmie Johnson News

Johnson visits child neighborhood:

Johnson visits child neighborhood:

February 19, 2009
Twice a year, detours through his childhood neighborhood en route to a NASCAR race in Fontana."I like to stay connected," the NASCAR champion said recently."Many of my friends and memories are still rooted in El Cajon." This week was no exception. Johnson flew into

California Raybestos Rookie Notes:

California Raybestos Rookie Notes:

February 19, 2009
#82-Scott Speed was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Daytona 500, scoring a 35th-place finish. Speed took top rookie honors for the first time this season. Speed leads #20-Joey Logano by one point (11-10) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the Feb. 22

No brace for Johnson:

No brace for Johnson:

February 11, 2009
#48- didn't wear a brace in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout and doesn't plan to wear one in Thursday's 150-mile qualifying races, Sunday's Daytona 500 or any practice sessions. Johnson cut tendons in the middle finger on his left hand last month at the Rolex 24

Johnson says finger is ok, ready to race:

Johnson says finger is ok, ready to race:

February 5, 2009
from a GM Racing transcript, concerning #48-'s finger injury during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, when he cut his finger working on his uniform: HOW IS YOUR FINGER DOING?"Its good, got the stitches out. Its still a little ugly and swollen but Ive got motion and grip which

Official NASCAR Magazine hits stands Feb 9th:

Official NASCAR Magazine hits stands Feb 9th:

February 3, 2009
A.E. Engine, a publishing and marketing services company, has released the Daytona 500 edition of NASCAR Pole Position, an officially licensed NASCAR magazine. The 88-page, newsstand-quality magazine, now in its fifth year, is available free in the greater Daytona

Wypall Wipers announces 2009 Crew Chief Lineup:

Wypall Wipers announces 2009 Crew Chief Lineup:

January 30, 2009
Three of the most respected and successful crew chiefs in the history of NASCAR have been named to the 2009 WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief lineup. The all-star line-up of Bob Osborne, Todd Berrier and Jeff Hammond, who have a total of 63 career Sprint Cup Series victories

Johnson cuts finger at Rolex 24 race UPDATE:

Johnson cuts finger at Rolex 24 race UPDATE:

January 26, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson required stitches to close a gash to the middle finger on his left hand, suffered just prior to his final driving stint in the Rolex 24 at Daytona Sunday. According to Johnson's publicist, Kristine Curley, the driver was attempting to cut a hole

Donohue wins Rolex 24 at Daytona:

Donohue wins Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 25, 2009
David Donohue won the Rolex 24 to end Chip Ganassi Racing's Daytona winning streak at three races and match his late father's [Mark Donohue] victory here 40 years ago. Donohue held on for the win after passing NASCAR star Juan Pablo Montoya for the lead just 41 minutes

NASCAR Drivers kick off 2009 season in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers kick off 2009 season in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 23, 2009
The Daytona 500 and the start of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is less than three weeks away but a number of drivers and owners will make an early visit to Daytona International Speedway for Saturdays Rolex 24 at Daytona. Since 1962, NASCAR stars have been

Johnson Named SPEED Performer of the Year:

Johnson Named SPEED Performer of the Year:

January 22, 2009
Three-time Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson earned his third consecutive SPEED Performer of the Year award, edging out NHRA Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher and Formula One phenom Lewis Hamilton to earn the prestigious Mario Andretti Trophy, a unique bronze sculpture

Langenstein honored as 2008 Papa Joe Hendrick Award of Excellence:

Langenstein honored as 2008 Papa Joe Hendrick Award of Excellence:

January 16, 2009
Charlie Langenstein, mechanical director for the Hendrick Motorsports # 24 and # 48 Sprint Cup Chevrolets driven by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson was awarded the 2008 Papa Joe Hendrick Award of Excellence on December 19, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa in

Hendrick drivers to pop up on Kellogg’s breakfast pastry:

Hendrick drivers to pop up on Kellogg’s breakfast pastry:

January 15, 2009
Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are coming to a breakfast aisle near you during the 2009 Sprint Cup season. The Hendrick Motorsports drivers will be featured on Brown Sugar Cinnamon flavored Limited Edition NASCAR Printed-Fun Pop-Tarts

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

AARWBA Titus Trophy to Schumacher:

January 13, 2009
Tony Schumacher, whose record-setting NHRA drag racing season was capped with a fifth consecutive Top Fuel championship, was announced as winner of the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy at Saturday nights 39th annual American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association

Changes for 2009 – Crew Chiefs UPDATED:

Changes for 2009 – Crew Chiefs UPDATED:

January 13, 2009
#00 [was #44] -- Ryan Pemberton left to crew chief Brian Vickers for 2009, Rodney Childers comes from GEM to take over #7 -- made numerous crew chief changes in 2008, have heard nothing official, but heard that Kirk Almquist, who came to the team in late 2008, will

Tire testing at Dover:

Tire testing at Dover:

January 4, 2009
Goodyear is scheduled to test tires at Dover Internation Speedway on August 4-5, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #18-Kyle Busch are among the drivers scheduled to test.(ESPN's NASCAR Now), also hearing #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will test.(8-1/4-2009)