News on Jimmie Johnson

NASCAR's Johnson wins Driver of the Year

2010-12-15T09:00:30Z

Johnson beats John Force to claim Driver of the Year title

Five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been named Driver of the Year.

It's the fourth time Johnson has received the honor, tying him with Hendri...

Johnson title cements Hendrick Motorsports dynasty

2010-12-03T15:00:31Z

Rick Hendrick celebrates spot as NASCAR's most successful owner after another Sprint Cup title

Even as Jimmie Johnson chased his record fifth consecutive championship, a feat that would have cemented Jimmie Johnson races through record books but pays no attention to perception

It was early Monday morning, and Jimmie Johnson was celebrating another NASCAR championship in the surf on South Beach.

His five NASCAR championship trophies had been placed delicately in the sand, and with rolled up pant legs, Johnson and crew chief 3-man title race and potential end of Johnson's reign aren't helping NASCAR's TV ratings

NASCAR's tightest championship race in seven years hasn't been enough to bolster the sport's sagging television ratings.

Denny Hamlin is 15 points ahead of Jimmie Johnson and 46 points up...

Johnson outqualifies title rivals Hamlin, Harvick

2010-11-29T14:40:50Z

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Championship trio ready to race

2010-11-29T14:30:36Z

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Pressure on points leader Hamlin going into finale

2010-11-29T14:40:38Z

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Weekend Racing Preview

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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Jimmie Johnson excited about Travis Pastrana’s move to NASCAR

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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Late charge gives Edwards Cup victory at Phoenix

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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It's all or nothing for the top three at Homestead

2010-11-29T14:34:54Z

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Edwards ends winless drought at Phoenix

2010-11-29T14:34:54Z

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2010 shaping up to be best-ever racing season

2010-11-29T14:30:33Z

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Chase heats up in Phoenix

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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This Week in Auto Racing November 12 - 14

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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Crew shake-up shows weakness in Johnson's team

2010-11-29T14:40:23Z

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Hamlin takes over points lead with Texas win

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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Johnson's team to keep Gordon's pit crew for last two Chase races

2010-11-29T14:30:32Z

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Johnson to use Gordon's crew for final 2 races

2010-11-29T14:40:22Z

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Crew swap was organizational decision

2010-11-29T14:40:20Z

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Jeff Burton may be headed into politics

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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Ford extends deal with Rousch Fenway

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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Benson wins truck title Bodine takes race

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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Edwards wins race Bowyer takes title

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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Stewart ends tenyear Gibbs tenure

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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NASCAR bans testing to save teams some cash

2010-11-29T14:56:45Z

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How the NASCAR point system works

2010-11-29T16:04:57Z

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Bank of America 500

2010-11-30T13:30:04Z

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Sprint Cup Series

2010-11-30T13:37:49Z

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NASCAR driver profile: Jimmie Johnson

2010-11-29T16:04:56Z

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Shelby 427

2010-11-30T13:37:42Z

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Why the NASCAR points system prevents drivers from taking Darell Waltrips advice to be more passionate

2010-11-29T16:04:56Z

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NASCAR race reviews: Pocono 500

2010-11-29T16:04:58Z

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NASCAR race reviews: 2010 Shelby American at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

2010-11-29T16:04:56Z

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Hamlin wins in Texas and takes the lead in the Chase

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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Tony Stewart says Johnson’s reign not bad for the sport

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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Kyle Busch tops NASCAR practice at Texas

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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Buescher takes pole for Nationwide race in Texas

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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Sadler tops in qualifying at Texas

2010-11-08T08:11:48Z

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Chase plot thickens at Texas

2010-11-08T08:11:48Z

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Q&A with Jeff Gordon

2010-11-05T13:52:14Z

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This Week in Auto Racing October 14 - 16

2010-11-05T07:05:01Z

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This Week in Auto Racing October 22 - 24

2010-11-05T07:05:01Z

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Hamlin gains ground on Johnson with another Martinsville win

2010-11-05T07:05:00Z

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F1 and NASCAR take center stage

2010-11-05T06:56:04Z

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This year's Chase could be as good as it gets

2010-11-03T18:57:06Z

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This Week in Auto Racing November 5 - 7

2010-11-03T18:57:06Z

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High-speed practice at Talladega, vets qualify fast in Truck Series

2010-11-03T15:42:42Z

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NASCAR and NHRA

2010-11-03T15:42:40Z

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Jimmie Johnson is the Greatest

2010-11-03T10:19:40Z

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This Week in Auto Racing October 29 - 31

2010-10-26T20:59:08Z

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Get ready for a spooktacular race at Talladega

2010-10-26T20:59:08Z

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Chase isn't over until Hamlin says it's over

2010-10-26T20:59:08Z

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Charlotte Motor Speedway

2010-11-02T13:47:30Z

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This Week in Auto Racing October 8 - 10

2010-11-02T14:51:31Z

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Johnson sails as Chase challengers struggle

2010-10-12T00:21:29Z

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Stewart wins, while Johnson pads lead at Fontana

2010-10-11T03:00:21Z

Stewart pulls away from Johnson on restart, finally wins at California in 19th try

Tony Stewart figured the only way to work his way back from a big hole to start the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship was to chip away.

He took one small step la...

Johnson pads lead with 3rd at Fontana

2010-10-10T16:00:11Z

Stewart pulls away from Johnson on restart, finally wins at California in 19th try

Tony Stewart outdueled points leader Jimmie Johnson on a late restart and pulled away for his first career Sp...

Stewart wins Fontana, Johnson maintains championship lead

2010-10-11T21:57:59Z

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Biffle wins at Kansas, Johnson grabs points lead

2010-10-06T19:26:12Z

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Johnson heading home to California with points lead

2010-10-06T19:26:09Z

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Johnson thrills kids during visit to his hometown

2010-10-05T18:15:10Z

Johnson takes detour from the Chase to thrill kids during hometown school visit

Jimmie Johnson likes to give back to his hometown, then come back to see how the money is spent.

On Tuesday, that meant pulling into a school yard in a replica of his No. 48 Chevrolet, thrilling several hundred students at Emerald STEM Magnet Middle School in this blue-collar community on the eastern edge of...

Biffle wins as Johnson moves into championship lead

2010-10-03T17:00:18Z

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From worst to first, Johnson's title campaign is back on track

2010-09-28T18:03:02Z

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Johnson bounces back in the Chase with Dover win

2010-09-27T16:06:51Z

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Johnson grabs Dover pole, Martin's time disallowed

2010-09-26T16:03:15Z

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Johnson grabs pole for Chase race No. 2

2010-09-24T18:52:46Z

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This Week in Auto Racing September 24 - 26

2010-09-21T23:14:27Z

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Round two in the Chase moves on to Dover

2010-09-21T23:14:19Z

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Bowyer brings a breath of fresh air to NASCAR

2010-09-21T15:20:27Z

A topsy-turvy day at New Hampshire puts Johnson in sight of Bowyer and the other Chasers

There's a swagger and style about Clint Bowyer that should put him high on the list of NASCAR's most likable drivers.

But with just three Denny Hamlin wins at Richmond to move past Jimmie Johnson for top seed in NASCAR's Chase

Denny Hamlin has ended a monthlong slump with another win at Ric...

Story of the Year

2010-12-16T13:02:24Z

FILE - This Nov. 21, 2010, file photo shows NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson raising his fist after winning his fifth consecutive Sprint Cup Series Championship in Homestead, Fla. Johnson became the first driver in the Chase's seven-year history to overcome a points deficit in the finale. (AP Photo/Terry Rena, File)

NASCAR Las Vegas Auto Racing

2010-12-03T15:02:03Z

Jimmie Johnson waves to the crowd on the Las Vegas Strip during a NASCAR champions week victory lap Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

NASCAR Homestead Auto Racing

2010-11-23T16:01:13Z

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson's pit crew work on the car during a pit stop at the Ford 400 auto race, Sunday Nov. 21, 2010 in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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NASCAR Homestead Auto Racing

2010-11-21T15:01:46Z

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning his fifth Sprint Cup Series Championship Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Homestead, Fla.(AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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NASCAR Championship Chase Auto Racing

2010-11-19T13:01:52Z

FILE - This Nov. 14, 2010, file photo shows Jimmie Johnson, left, and crew chief Chad Knaus prior to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, in