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The AP names Jimmie Johnson male athlete of the yearFive-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team with crew chief Chad Knaus may seem like they have super human qualities, but we all know they are just people. Great people, no doubt.

by Dwight Drum at Racetake.com

Those talented people take their No. 48 Chevrolet hauler full of super machines to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend for the Ford EcoBoost 400 during the Ford Championship Weekend in Homestead, Florida.

They are seeking a sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in the HMS finale after nine races of NASCAR’s playoffs, the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Their team sits at the top of the point heap with a 28 point buffer. That’s no guarantee as a total of 48 points remain to be grasped potentially by some winner, but given their performance history it’s a substantial hurdle for Matt Kenseth and team. Continue reading “FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Chase Finale Has Two Contenders And Maybe One Super Human”

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2012 Charlotte May NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice Jimmie Johnson Chad KnausHave Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus flipped the switch to “go?”

Back-to-back top-five performances to begin the Chase certainly point in that direction. Johnson’s finishes of fifth at Chicagoland and fourth in New Hampshire mark only the third time this season the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has fashioned consecutive top fives. Continue reading “Chase Time Is Go Time For Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus”

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NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING CHIEF APPELLATE OFFICER STATEMENT

On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2012.

The penalties concern Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book “Actions detrimental to stock car racing;” Section 12-4(J): “Any determination by NASCAR Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR Rule Book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the Event;” and Section 20-2.1(E): “If in the judgment of NASCAR Officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance, will not be permitted: Unapproved car body modifications.”

Continue reading “Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Team Points & Penalties Overturned”

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2012) – NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the No. 48 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500.

The No. 48 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the rule book or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the event); and 20-2.1E (if in the judgment of NASCAR officials, any part or component of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that has been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance will not be permitted – unapproved car body modifications).

Continue reading “Knaus Suspended 6 Races, Johnson docked 25 points for C-Post violation”

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UPDATE: NASCAR HANDS DOWN PENALTIES

NASCAR announced that Jimmie Johnson’s #48 car for the Daytona 500 has failed opening day inspection on Friday. Officials announced that unapproved modifications to the C-Post on the car were discovered. The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday. Any penalties handed down by NASCAR to crew chief Chad Knaus or any other member of the 48 team will be announced after the Daytona 500.

Note: The C-Post is the rear pillar on the car where the shark-fin is connected.  Pictured with the Quaker State sticker on it.