Jimmie Johnson News

Race Fast Facts – Texas:

Race Fast Facts – Texas:

April 9, 2017
Jimmie Johnson won the 21st Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts 500, his 81st victory in 550 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series races. Joey Logano (third) posted his eighth top-10 finish in 18 races at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Larson (second) posted his third top-10 finish

Johnson working on contract extension:

Johnson working on contract extension:

March 25, 2017
#48-Jimmie Johnson was asked about the status of his contract during his media availability on Friday at Auto Club Speedway. 'We are always talking and working on the details. We don't have anything ready yet, but I'm sure we will announce before long.[More]

Jimmie Johnson & NASA team up for race day at Richmond International Raceway:

Jimmie Johnson & NASA team up for race day at Richmond International Raceway:

March 23, 2017
Jimmie Johnson is teaming up with NASA and Richmond International Raceway to give NASCAR's youngest fans the opportunity to learn the science behind the sport as well as meet the seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion prior to the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

Johnson to be inducted into ACS Walk of Fame

Johnson to be inducted into ACS Walk of Fame

March 21, 2017
Jimmie Johnson, winner of the 2016 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400, will be inducted into the Speedway's Walk of Fame in Friday, March, 24.(ACS)[More]

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Camping World 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Camping World 500

March 15, 2017
A look at some of the top statistical performers at Phoenix Raceway going into the Camping World 500 on March 19. Top 10 Active Driver Ratings at Phoenix #48-Jimmie Johnson¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ 111.2 #4-Kevin Harvick¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ 110.7 #24-Chase Elliott¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦.. 103.9 #18-Kyle Busch

Johnson to appear at Phoenix’s Roll-Bar Club:

Johnson to appear at Phoenix’s Roll-Bar Club:

March 11, 2017
2016 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson has officially been added to Phoenix Raceway's Budweiser ROLL-BAR Club star-studded lineup for a moderated question and answer session before the Camping World 500 on Sunday, March 19.[More]

Jimmie Johnson announces grant opportunities, Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope

Jimmie Johnson announces grant opportunities, Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope

March 7, 2017
Seven- time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Mike Wells, president and CEO of Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny Ice Cream, announced the launch of the 2017 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope campaign, which will award $125,000 to five non-profit organizations

By-The-Numbers – 2,500th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race

By-The-Numbers – 2,500th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race

March 5, 2017
1 - The very first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race was held at Charlotte Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, June 19, 1949 - the race was won by Jim Roper (Lincoln

Hendrick Motorsports goes for third straight Atlanta win

Hendrick Motorsports goes for third straight Atlanta win

March 3, 2017
Georgia has been 'peachy to Hendrick Motorsports in recent memory. The four-car outfit owned by Rick Hendrick has won the last three races at Atlanta Motor Speedway behind the efforts of #5-Kasey Kahne (2014) and #48-Jimmie Johnson (2015-16). On Sunday, Hendrick Motorsports

Several cars to the rear for Daytona 500:

Several cars to the rear for Daytona 500:

February 24, 2017
With their primary cars damaged in Thursday night's Can-Am Duel 150-mile qualifying races, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #27-Paul Menard and #21-Ryan Blaney will start the Daytona 500 from the rear of the field in backup race cars. They'll be joined at the rear by three cars

New format can help ease pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s quest for eighth title:

New format can help ease pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s quest for eighth title:

February 22, 2017
The new format in place for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship this year will help Jimmie Johnson keep his mind off what could be a monumental accomplishment.[More]

Does Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona DNF spell trouble for Hendrick drivers?

Does Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona DNF spell trouble for Hendrick drivers?

February 20, 2017
Twice during Sunday's rain-delayed Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway, #48-Jimmie Johnson spun without provocation off Turn 4. The first time, on Lap 17, he took out the #41 Ford of Kurt Busch. The second time, Johnson nosed into the inside

New members for the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council:

New members for the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council:

February 20, 2017
Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola are the new members of the NASCAR Cup Drivers Council. They join returning members Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick. The new drivers replace Dale Earnhardt

Daytona 500 Front Row Qualifying Research Notes:

Daytona 500 Front Row Qualifying Research Notes:

February 19, 2017
- Chase Elliott: 1st driver to win pole in first 2 Daytona 500 starts - Elliott: 1st driver to win back-to-back Daytona 500 poles since Ken Schrader (3 straight from 1988-90); 5th driver with consecutive Daytona 500 poles (Fireball Roberts, Buddy Baker, Bill Elliott

Recently, the trend has been for the Daytona 500 pole winners to make history that same season:

Recently, the trend has been for the Daytona 500 pole winners to make history that same season:

February 19, 2017
Daytona 500 Pole Winners - Last 4 Years