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Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner in 400th start

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Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 favorite is now Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner. Today at Daytona International Speedway was his 400th start. In 399 starts the 37-year-old Hendrick Motorsports driver has tallied 60 wins to go along with five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Only NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt have more championships (seven). The … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 winner in 400th start

Jimmie Johnson donating $48,000 to Red Cross, victims of Hurricane Sandy

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Lowe’s announced today it will donate $1 million to disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Lowe’s will work with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities across the Northeast. As part of the $1 million pledge and to help raise awareness for hurricane victims, Lowe’s will … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson donating $48,000 to Red Cross, victims of Hurricane Sandy

Charlotte Motor Speedway: Jimmie Johnson’s House again? (interview)

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Charlotte Motor Speedway was- at one point- jokingly referred to as “Jimmie’s house.” While Jimmie Johnson never used the moniker himself, others found justification for the reference. During a stretch in his NASCAR Sprint Cup career there was no denying that Johnson certainly owned the 1.5-mile oval. Beginning with a win at the 2003 All-Star Race, Johnson won six of nine … [Read more...] about Charlotte Motor Speedway: Jimmie Johnson’s House again? (interview)

Jimmie Johnson at Kansas Speedway: NASCAR’s version of the Jayhawks

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Jimmie Johnson's October 2011 victory at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City happened at an opportune time in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but just like the University of Kansas Jayhawks college basketball team, which resides about 30 miles west of the speedway on I-70, the win wasn’t enough to pull off another championship. But Johnson’s stats in Kansas, like the … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson at Kansas Speedway: NASCAR’s version of the Jayhawks

Jimmie Johnson climbing back up NASCAR standings

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While the University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville  and The Ohio State University prepare to close out the NCAA’s March Madness in New Orleans this weekend, NASCAR prepares to close out its own version when it visits the paper clip-shaped Martinsville (Va.) Speedway oval this Sunday. With three trips to the West Coast in the last four weeks, … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson climbing back up NASCAR standings

Auto Club 400 a home track for Jimmie Johnson (interview)

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Just ask Jimmie Johnson and he will tell you that he loves his native California weather. No brown leaves and grey sky for him. The El Cajon, Calif., native grew up racing in the deserts of California, where the sunshine was plentiful. While racing was a family affair, there were other activities the Johnson family enjoyed, including family camping trips to the river. Johnson … [Read more...] about Auto Club 400 a home track for Jimmie Johnson (interview)

Will Jimmie Johnson win the Food City 500 on Sunday?

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Jimmie Johnson hasn’t needed a four leaf clover to knock off two consecutive top-five finishes the past two weekends. Hard work and determination by the No. 48 Lowe’s team for Hendrick Motorsports has paid off and the points deficit the team found itself in after the season-opening Daytona 500 is slowly closing. Johnson waged a last-lap battle with reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup … [Read more...] about Will Jimmie Johnson win the Food City 500 on Sunday?