Race Recap: Jimmie Johnson goes Back-to-Back

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Jimmie Johnson has done it again. He played possum most of the day and then turned on the afterburner to pass teammate Jeff Gordon with just 16 laps to go and win the Shelby American NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
FULL RACE RESULTS
Gordon led more than 210 laps [...]

Video: Johnson battles Gordon for Vegas Win

Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon battle in the closing laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson picks up his second win in a row and 49th career.  It’s the 7th time he wins back to back races.  He is now the all time leader on 1.5 mile tracks with 15.  The 5th win for Hendrick [...]

Jeff Gordon Fans, No Need to Worry

Driver Rating: Gordon Will Climb Out of Hole
Sure, it’s early. But it’s strange to see Jeff Gordon outside the top 20 at any point in the season.
But after two finishes outside the top 15 to start the season, Gordon sits 22nd in points.
Just like a race at Auto Club Speedway came at the perfect time [...]

Audio: Who is most annoyed with Jimmie Johnson’s success

Who is most annoyed with Jimmie Johnson’s success?
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What motivates Jimmie Johnson during the racing season?
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Jeff Gordon Expecting Second Child

Hey fans, Ingrid and I wanted to be the first to tell you (ok maybe not the first, but not far from it) the exciting news that Ingrid is 12 weeks pregnant and expecting our second child. We’re very excited and can’t wait to expand our family to four. Ella is also very excited and [...]

The Hendrick Motorsports Dynasty

Hendrick Nears Owner Record
Based upon owner championships won, Hendrick Motorsports is the New York Yankees of NASCAR.
Drivers in Rick Hendrick-owned cars and trucks have won 11 NASCAR national series titles. Either Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin will add a record 12th championship on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The record currently is shared by Hendrick and Richard [...]

Can Martin or Gordon catch the 48?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Only two races are left in the 2009 season as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads west to Phoenix International Raceway for the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500.
The standings are tight after Jimmie Johnson’s (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) accident on Lap 3 last Sunday that relegated him to a 38th-place finish. [...]

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