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May 22
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Jimmie Johnson – Our House Is a Very, Very, Very Fine House

2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson (Patriotic Colors) - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2013) –“Our house is a very, very, very fine house.” Graham Nash wasn’t referring to Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway when he wrote the song “Our House”  (CF Note: It was actually a song about Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash's relationship at the time). But Jimmie Johnson would agree that the track, which is quickly becoming like home, is a very fine one, indeed. Johnson won a record fourth Sprint All-Star Race Saturday evening. The victory in the non-points-paying event made him the all-time winningest driver in the event, breaking a tie with the legendary Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon. A win in this weekend’s 600-mile event would be his seventh overall at the track, making him its all-time winningest driver and ... FULL STORY »

20-Year Anniversary of Gordon’s First Start in ’600′

2013 NSCS Jeff Gordon (AARP Drive to End Hunger) - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C.(May 20, 2013) - In Jeff Gordon's 700th career start at Darlington a fewweeks ago, the 87-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner notched his 300th career top-five. But what does he remember about his third career top-five - a runner-up ... FULL STORY »

Johnson Takes Team Chevy to Victory in Sprint All-Star Race

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images NASCAR Champ Makes History and Collects $1 Million CONCORD, N.C. – May 18, 2013 – Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson etched his name in the sport’s history books by becoming the first four-time winner of the annual Sprint All-Star ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Race & All-Star Race Results

immie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, performs a burnout to celebrate winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images Jimmie Johnson made NASCAR Sprint All-Star history Saturday night by becoming the first driver to win four of the events, as he holds off Joey Logano (by 1.722 seconds) for the victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following Johnson (who only led the ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 CROMAX PRO CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed this year’s All-Star Race format, the correlations of winning the All-Star Race and the championship and many other topics. WHAT DO ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed the format for this year’s All-Star Race, the success of JR Motorsports and other topics. THIS IS THE 20 YEAR ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jimmie Johnson

2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed last year’s All-Star Race win, his thoughts on the format for this year’s All-Star race and other topics.  THIS IS THE 10TH ... FULL STORY »



2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson – All that Glitters Is Gold
Posted 05.16.13
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 15, 2013) – “Hey now, you’re an All Star. Get your game on. Go play. Hey now, you’re a Rock Star. Get the show on. Get paid.” The members of the rock band Smashmouth didn’t have the Sprint All-Star Race in mind when they wrote the lyrics ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Jeff Gordon on track in the No. 24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet SS - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Three-Time All-Star Race Winner Gordon Plans to Be Aggressive
Posted 05.13.13
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 13, 2013) - Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race may be pointless, but it provides a valuable learning tool for Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 Cromax® Pro team. Gordon, a three-time winner (1995, 1997 and 2001) of this annual event, believes aggression is key in the race split into ...FULL STORY »
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon
Posted 05.10.13
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 CROMAX PRO CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed his 700th start, contracts, his experiences in driving with back pain, racing at Darlington, and more.  TALK ABOUT MAKING YOUR 700TH NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES CAREER START AND ALSO ABOUT A FEW MEMORIES AT DARLINGTON OVER THE YEARS “I’m excited. Hopefully ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Q&A with Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 05.10.13
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S EMERALD GREEN CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Darlington Raceway and discussed the rich history of the track, his successful start to the 2013 season, his thoughts on Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon making his 700th start and other topics. TALK ABOUT RACING ...FULL STORY »
Dale Earnhardt Jr (National Guard) - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Appearance Highlights “No. 88 Package” for July 6 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race At Daytona
Posted 05.10.13
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona International Speedway will offer a special ticket package for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event on Saturday night, July 6 at the “World Center of Racing”  that includes a question and answer session with No. 88 National Guard driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. The No. 88 Package, available starting at ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS No. 48 Lowe's "Emerald Green" Chevrolet SS
Jimmie Johnson – Shades of Green
Posted 05.08.13
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 8, 2013) – Darlington (S.C.) Raceway is an uncharacteristic track with some uncharacteristic nicknames. One of the more famous references to the 1.366-mile track is “Lady in Black.” The moniker supposedly comes from the walls surrounding the track, which are painted white but are often black by ...FULL STORY »
Jeff Gordon - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR
Seven-Time Darlington Winner Gordon to Make 700th Career Start
Posted 05.06.13
DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 6, 2013) - It may not be tame or the same, but respect is what Jeff Gordon will give Darlington Raceway as he prepares for his 700th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this Saturday night in the Bojangles' Southern 500. Darlington Raceway has earned a few monikers since it ...FULL STORY »
(L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, talks with crew chief Steve Letarte - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Q&A with Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Posted 05.03.13
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway and discussed the mindset it takes to win at Talladega, his thoughts on JR Motorsports having the opportunity to lead the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings and many other topics.  TALK ABOUT COMING ...FULL STORY »
Driver Jeff Gordon - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon
Posted 05.03.13
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 IMRON ELITE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway, and discussed superspeedway racing, rain in the forecast and other topics. HOW WILL YOU APPROACH PRACTICE WITH RAIN IN THE FORECAST? “Obviously, we are going to put a lot of effort into going fast in ...FULL STORY »


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