Long Overdue: Johnson Circles 600 As Drought Quencher

on May 22, 2014May 22, 2014

Unless Jimmie Johnson breaks a long-standing tie atop the Charlotte wins this Sunday – and nabs the potential Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup spot that goes with it – this first third of Johnson’s season will be a dirty dozen, indeed. Continue reading “Long Overdue: Johnson Circles 600 As Drought Quencher”

Jimmie Johnson searching for all-star springboard

on May 16, 2014May 15, 2014

May 15, 2014

Staff Report

NASCAR Wire Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Despite the pressure brought on by the star-studded lights, thousands of screaming fans and a million-dollar prize on the line, six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is, well, “keeping it cool” this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Continue reading “Jimmie Johnson searching for all-star springboard”

New NASCAR Championship Format Plays No Favorites

on April 8, 2014April 8, 2014

Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth finished 1-2 in last year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship standings, theoretically establishing them as favorites for the 2014 title. Yet here we are seven races into the season and both still are seeking their first victory.

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Fontana Notebook – Johnson Winless, Larson Impressive, Restart Etiquette

on March 22, 2014March 26, 2014

Jimmie Johnson: Wins are big, but points are still important

Mar. 21, 2014

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

FONTANA, Calif.—From Jimmie Johnson’s point of view, it’s far too early to worry.

True, Johnson is 0-for-4 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this year, but the mini drought hasn’t raised any red flags for the six-time champion, who averages better than one win in every seven starts over his career. Continue reading “Fontana Notebook – Johnson Winless, Larson Impressive, Restart Etiquette”

Kentucky, Only Track Jeff Gordon Is Winless At

on June 27, 2013June 26, 2013

Kentucky Speedway is the only “blank spot” on Jeff Gordon’s 87-victory dance card. The four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion counts at least one victory on every other track currently scheduled having erased Homestead-Miami Speedway from the short list last November. Gordon finished fifth at Kentucky Speedway a year ago behind Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kasey Kahne (second) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (fourth). Jimmie Johnson was sixth placing each HMS car in the top 10.