Jimmie Johnson News

Richmond Spring Tickets on sale Friday:

Richmond Spring Tickets on sale Friday:

December 6, 2012
Tickets for Richmond International Raceway '˜s April 25-27, 2013, tripleheader weekend go on sale this Friday, December 7. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rir.com or calling 866-455-7223. The Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is set for Saturday

Furniture Row Racing to establish own pit crew:

Furniture Row Racing to establish own pit crew:

December 5, 2012
Furniture Row Racing has taken another major step in a continuing effort to strengthen its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. The Denver-based organization, which showcases the #78 Chevy driven by 24-time Cup winner Kurt Busch, announced that it will develop, train and

2012 Stewie Awards:

2012 Stewie Awards:

December 1, 2012
Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and Matt Yocum hosted the 6th Annual Stewie Awards live from the Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip on Thu., Nov. 29. The annual highlight of NASCAR Champions Week honored the best, boldest and

Johnson calls for track changes:

Johnson calls for track changes:

November 30, 2012
After Chevrolet SS was unveiled on Thursday, #48-Jimmie Johnson said the next step for tweaking the competition lies with racetracks. 'We all want great side-by-side racing,' Johnson said. 'I don 't have the answer, and I 'm like everyone else wondering what it is

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

November 30, 2012
Shock and genuine surprise. That was Jeff Gordon's emotional reaction to being named the 2012 recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association's Myers Brothers Award during Thursday's traditional NASCAR/NMPA Myers Brothers Award luncheon at the Encore in Las

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

November 30, 2012
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced, on behalf of all NASCAR fans who voted, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been crowned the 2012 NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver. The award, given annually since 1956, is Earnhardt Jr.'s 10th consecutive honor and

Chevy unveils 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car:

Chevy unveils 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car:

November 29, 2012
Chevrolet opened a new chapter in its storied racing history, unveiling its eagerly anticipated 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS race car. Powered by the legendary small block V-8 engine, the rear-wheel drive performance sedan will be Chevrolet's newest entry in the NASCAR

Johnson favored to win 2013 title:

Johnson favored to win 2013 title:

November 23, 2012
Less than one week after #2-Brad Keselowski clinched the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, Wynn Las Vegas sports book director John Avello posted the first odds on the 2013 championship and made #48-Jimmie Johnson the 7-to-2 favorite. Keselowski may be the defending

What happened to Johnson at Homestead?

What happened to Johnson at Homestead?

November 21, 2012
#48-Jimmie Johnson was leading Sunday's FordEcoBoost 400 at Homestead when he came in for a pit stop with 54 laps remaining in the race. 'We were in position and putting the pressure on the 2 car like we needed to,' Johnson said. That all changed in a heartbeat on

Who was the woman in red on the #2 pitbox?

Who was the woman in red on the #2 pitbox?

November 20, 2012
Most of Brad Keselowski's team didn 't know the woman in the red coat who appeared on the #2 pit box for the Chase for the Sprint Cup opener. 'I think (crew chief) Paul Wolfe knew who she was, but the other people thought she was maybe a sponsor who maybe got the wrong

Ives named crew chief for Regan Smith; no ride for Whitt?:

Ives named crew chief for Regan Smith; no ride for Whitt?:

November 20, 2012
Ives named crew chief for Regan Smith; no ride for Whitt?: Greg Ives, the race engineer for Jimmie Johnson's historic run of five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships from 2006-10, has been named crew chief for JR Motorsports and driver Regan Smith for the 2013 NASCAR

Brad Keselowski Wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship:

Brad Keselowski Wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship:

November 18, 2012
#2- Brad Keselowski won the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship today at Homestead-Miami Speedway, earning owner Roger Penske's first title in NASCAR's premier series. For owner Penske, the wait that began before Keselowski was born (1984) finally is over. Penske

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

November 18, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 15th - WON the CHAMPIONSHIP 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 36th - rear gear 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 21st, late pit road penalty 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 2nd 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 24th 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 18th 7) #16-Greg Biffle

Keselowski moves up to pole after Logano crashes in practice:

Keselowski moves up to pole after Logano crashes in practice:

November 17, 2012
Point leader #2-Brad Keselowski will move onto the front row of Sunday's Sprint Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway thanks to a wreck during Saturday's first practice. Pole-sitter #20-Joey Logano will go to a backup car and start at the back of the field after being

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

November 16, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 3rd 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 10th 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 12th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 6th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 41st 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 11th 7) #16-Greg Biffle 13th 8) #29-Kevin Harvick 23rd 9) #14-Tony Stewart 35th 10