Jimmie Johnson is now a six-time Sprint Cup Series champion after winning the 2013 title earlier this month. This championship is just the latest in a series of feats throughout his career. There’s likely more amazing milestones in his future as fans watch the career of one of NASCAR‘s top-three and perhaps one of the greatest drivers ever. So let’s take a closer look at Jimmie Johnson’s season and career by the numbers. Continue reading
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JTG Daugherty Racing Technical Alliance with Richard Childress Racing
JTG Daugherty Racing team officials announced today a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing that includes receiving ECR engines and engineering services during the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season with driver AJ Allmendinger behind the wheel of their No. 47 entry. Continue reading
Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, November 25, 2013
Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, November 25th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk!
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Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.
This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series Banquet and Sprint Cup Series Silly Season and more!
Our first guest is Matt Jackson, promoter of the new Southwest Super Late Model touring series. NOTE: Matt Jackson was unable to appear on this episode, but will be appearing on an upcoming episode.
Next is Michael Lira, ARCA driver with Kimmel Racing to discuss news about his race team for the 2014 season.
Then, Anthony Lum, an engineer from John Force Racing joins the conversation about potential changes within NHRA for next season.
- Introductions – Inspiring stories
- Q&As with Fan4Racing Panel – Michael Lira – Anthony Lum
- NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Chase for the Sprint Cup
- Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week
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ESPN is Tabbing Johnson as First Athlete to Guest Host Sports Center
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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Six-Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson to become first athlete to guest host ESPN’s Sports Center
With a competing network analyst, proclaiming Jimmie Johnson is “absolutely not an athlete,” apparently ESPN along with the NASCAR world disagrees with that assessment. ESPN is putting together a winning recipe that is making history within the sports world.
Johnson is joining regular anchors, John Anderson and Lindsay Czarniak for the 6pm ET show, SportsCenter on Tuesday, Nov 19 on ESPN.
Tuesday night’s recipe is simple, yet untested. Take one part Stuart Scott, one part Billy Crystal. Add a handful of Chris Berman, and a pinch of Ken Jeong. The result: Television history, as six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson becomes the first athlete to guest host ESPN’s flagship news and information program, SportsCenter. Continue reading
Redemption for Hamlin, A Six Pack for Johnson
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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A forgettable 2013 season for Denny Hamlin ended on a high note Sunday afternoon at Homestead-Miami. Despite dismal performances throughout the year, Hamlin was able to bring a little light to his season with a win. This victory will continue Hamlin’s streak of seven straight seasons with at least one win. Momentum going into the off-season may not add up to anything soon, but it could allow the No.11 to shine once 2014 gets underway. Continue reading