Jimmie Johnson News

New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Race Fast Facts:

New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Race Fast Facts:

September 14, 2008
Greg Biffle won the SYLVANIA 300, his 13th victory in 213 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and 12th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 13 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson (second) posted

Monday’s “Deal or No Deal” Contestant Says “Deal” To General Mills Offer:

Monday’s “Deal or No Deal” Contestant Says “Deal” To General Mills Offer:

September 13, 2008
This past Monday night, millions watched NBC's "Deal or No Deal" as race fan Gary Cote and his family took television viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride in an attempt to become the show's second million dollar winner. Cote, a native of Coventry, Rhode Island

Chase Notes after Richmond:

Chase Notes after Richmond:

September 11, 2008
#17-Matt Kenseth had to rally after being in 16th place at the halfway mark of The Race to The Chase, but he joined #48-Jimmie Johnson in making his fifth straight Chase. Are the first 26 races relevant to Chase performace? Yes and No. Kurt Busch was seventh best in

Tony and Zippy OK:

Tony and Zippy OK:

September 11, 2008
#20-Tony Stewart said Wednesday all is well between the two-time champion and crew chief Greg Zipadelli despite their post-race squabble at Richmond. Stewart criticized Zipadelli and his crew as he pulled onto pit road following Sunday's second-place finish at Richmond

Letterman’s Top 12 perks of being a NASCAR driver:

Letterman’s Top 12 perks of being a NASCAR driver:

September 11, 2008
The 12 Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders took center stage on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Tuesday night in New York City. Their task: to read off the "Top 12 Perks of Being a NASCAR Driver" on the CBS telecast. In order, here's what the Chasers had to

Johnson testing at Nashville:

Johnson testing at Nashville:

September 8, 2008
After his win Sunday afternoon at Richmond, #48-Jimmie Johnson rolled into the Nashville Superspeedway this morning [9/8] at 10am for a team test. Johnson will be in Nashville for a one-day test.(Nashville Superspeedway PR), no word if the test is open to the public

Johnson wins at Richmond:

Johnson wins at Richmond:

September 7, 2008
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway, after the race was delayed a day due to tropical storm Hanna. #48-Johnson won for the 2nd race in a row, 4th win of the season for Johnson and 37th of his career. #20-Stewart finished

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

September 7, 2008
Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, his 37th victory in 245 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 14th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his third victory and fourth top-10 finish in 14 races at Richmond. Tony Stewart (second) posted his 14th

UNOFFICAL Chase Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Chase Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

September 7, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 5080 [8 wins x 10 bonus pts] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 5050 [6 wins, 5 wins x 10 pts = 50pts*] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5040 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5010 [1 win, 2nd, 3rd, 3-4ths] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 5010 [1 win, 2nd, 3rd, 4th] 6) #11-Denny Hamlin

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Classic Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 26 of 36]:

September 7, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3878 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3671 -207 [6 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3576 -302 [4 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3488 -390 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3384 -494 [1 win] 6) #20-Tony Stewart 3285 -593 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3283 -595 8) #16-Greg

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

September 7, 2008
* Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway on Sunday. Johnson posted his 37th career victory in his 245th race. Johnson posted his fourth victory of the 2008 season. Johnson also won at Phoenix, Indy and the second California race

Chase Stats going into RIR:

Chase Stats going into RIR:

September 5, 2008
7-Kevin Harvick +160 and 8-Tony Stewart +138 are in great shape, 9-Matt Kenseth +109, 10-Jeff Gordon +102, and 11-Denny Hamlin +93 are in pretty good shape, and 12-Clint Bowyer +17 will have a long week. Bowyer's 10th place at California gained him 5 points on 13th

Richmond Rookie Notes:

Richmond Rookie Notes:

September 4, 2008
#10-Patrick Carpentier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 31 Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Carpentier took top rookie honors for the fifth time this season. #01-Regan Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish Jr. by one point (182-81) in the Raybestos Rookie standings

Johnson wins at California:

Johnson wins at California:

August 31, 2008
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway for his 3rd win of 2008 and 36th of his career. Starting from the pole, he dominated throughout the race, leading 227 laps. It was the first time a driver has won the California race from the pole. #16-Biffle

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after California race 25 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Drivers Points Standings [after California race 25 of 36]:

August 31, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 3751 [8 wins] 2) #99-Carl Edwards 3547 -204 [6 wins] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3386 -365 [3 wins] 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3323 -428 [1 win] 5) #31-Jeff Burton 3234 -517 [1 win] 6) #16-Greg Biffle 3159 -592 7) #29-Kevin Harvick 3132 -619 [+187 pts ahead