NASCAR Jimmie Johnson

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Who’s Hungry for some ‘Harv-a-que?’

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download~ NASCAR Drivers Harvick, Johnson, Montoya and Patrick Create Signature entrees for Auto Club Speedway’s ‘Driver’s Cuisine Cantina’ ~ 

Sure, every racetrack has the essential food favorites like burgers, hot dogs, pizza and fries for fans to feast on during race weekend.  But only Auto Club Speedway has signature entrees created by NASCAR drivers for fans during Auto Club 400 Weekend, March 22-24.

NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya and Danica Patrick, will “START YOUR TASTE BUDS” with special entrees served at the Speedway’s “Driver’s Cuisine Cantina” located in the FanZone (on the east side of Impulse/APEX) throughout the weekend. Continue reading →

Johnson Wins His Second Daytona 500

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Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 24 2013 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 24 2013
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

A late race surge helped Jimmie Johnson remain in the front of the pack and allowed Johnson to hold off his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr for the Daytona 500 win. This is Johnson’s second Daytona 500 win; he won the 500 for the first time in 2006. A very strung out raced featured lots of great racing and Johnson played the game perfectly to hold up his second Daytona 500 trophy.

Johnson did not get to the front early but, he got there at the end which is all that mattered. Johnson’s teammate Jeff Gordon led the race on lap one and Gordon stayed out front for much of the first portion of the race. The first caution of the race came out on lap 26 for debris on the backstretch. Gordon held the lead after the pit stops under the caution but, Jimmie Johnson got his first glance at the lead on lap 32. Johnson’s lead was brief since the second yellow-flag came out one lap after he took the lead. Continue reading →

Lowe’s Returning With Hendrick Motorsports

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Photo - Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Photo – Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Lowe’s Home Improvement isn’t going anywhere in 2014. Jimmie Johnson has been sponsored by Lowe’s his entire Sprint Cup series career and the company doesn’t look to be going anywhere.

During the Chevrolet SS unveiling at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, was asked about rumors that Lowe’s would not be returning to his organization. Hendrick was adamant that rumors were false and that he is confident Lowe’s will continue to sponsor Jimmie Johnson in 2014.

“I don’t know where (the rumors) came from, but (Lowe’s will) be back. Wishful thinking, maybe, by some of the other folks, but they’ll be back.”

A new deal between Lowe’s and Hendrick Motorsports has not been signed but both sides are confident they will be together in 2014.

“We’ve got a verbal,” Hendrick stated. “We’ll button it up, but it’s early.”

Jimmie Johnson fans, don’t worry, the blue and white colors won’t be changing anytime soon.

 

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My Earliest NASCAR Memories

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Jeff Gordon celebrates after winning the 2005 Daytona 500 Photo - Getty Images
Jeff Gordon celebrates after winning the 2005 Daytona 500
Photo – Getty Images

Memories.

The moments you reflect back on your whole life. The good memories come along with the bad memories but, the good ones are the ones that shine brightest. The thing you enjoy most in life probably has many memories to go along with it. The most special memory of your passion in life? Well, it is always the first memory of that special something in your life. For me, that passion is NASCAR. My earliest memories of NASCAR are some of the most celebrated memories I have. My earliest NASCAR memories are still vivid in my mind and will be forever. Continue reading →