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Jan 11
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2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Chevrolet, talks to the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed testing thus far, the nuances of the Chevrolet SS Gen-6 car and other topics. HOW IS YOUR CAR IN TESTING? “We’re learning stuff. I think the No. 24 (Jeff Gordon) is probably a good gauge as to where we are right now. We’re sitting on some speed. We just don’t want to cool the car down every time we go out and go through that whole mess. We’ve got grill tape off and the car really in race format just trying to see with the changes we make what helps the car and what doesn’t. Then ... FULL STORY »

2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevrolet, stands in the garea area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed the test session, his health, off season testing and other topics. HOW WAS THE CAR OUT THERE? “It is pretty ... FULL STORY »

2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Chevrolet, speaks with the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed his thoughts on testing thus far, the off season and other topics. HOW HAS YOUR DAY OF ... FULL STORY »

JR Motorsports Tabs Mike Bumgarner As Crew Chief For No. 5 Team

JR Motorsports MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2013) – JR Motorsports announced today the hiring of Mike Bumgarner as crew chief for the No. 5 Great Clips Chevrolet in NASCAR Nationwide Series competition in 2013. The team is currently slated for 27 ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Charlotte Dec. Day 1 Test Session Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.- Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images North America DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media today at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a test session to learn more about the 2013 car.  He discussed how the test has gone ... FULL STORY »

AARP Foundation Announces New Design of 2013 No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet

2013 No 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy SS “…NASCAR drivers [will] see the Drive to End Hunger fork a lot next year.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, AARP Foundation announced the release of the design of the 2013 No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS, driven by four-time NASCAR ... FULL STORY »

Jeff Gordon Wins at Homestead; Second Victory of Season

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont 20 Years Celebratory Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.- Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images Jimmie Johnson Finishes Third in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Standings HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Jeff Gordon won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2012 season finale’ at Homestead-Miami Speedway to lead five Team Chevy drivers in the top 10. It was Gordon’s second victory ... FULL STORY »



Rick Hendrick & Jeff Gordon - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images
2012 NSCS Ford EcoBoost 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Team Owner Rick Hendrick & Driver Jeff Gordon
Posted 11.16.12
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT 20-YEAR CELEBRATORY CHEVROLET, AND RICK HENDRICK, OWNER OF HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed the 20-year relationship with DUPONT, the incident at Phoenix International Raceway and other topics.  Full transcript: An Interview With: JEFF GORDON RICK HENDRICK KERRY THARP:  We have a ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet speaks with members of the media - Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NASCAR Championship Contenders Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 11.15.12
Q. I know there's so many people trying to downplay the mind games, but are you just trying to plant a seed in Brad's (Keselowski)  mind? JIMMIE JOHNSON:  Yeah, you definitely want to plant a seed, but the thing that I know is regardless of the prodding or poking I can ...FULL STORY »
Jeff Gordon and DuPont unveil the "20 Years Celebratory Chevrolet" #24 DuPont car on May 31, 2012 in Wilmington, Delaware. The Hall of Fame driver will race this paint scheme one time during the 2012 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida this November.
Gordon, DuPont and HMS Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Posted 11.13.12
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 13, 2012) - This Thursday marks 20 years to the day when a bright new sponsor took a chance on a rookie driver with a newly formed Hendrick Motorsports team. And the rest, as they say, is history. Jeff Gordon burst on the NASCAR Cup Series scene in ...FULL STORY »
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NASCAR Issues Penalties From Sunday’s Event At Phoenix International Raceway
Posted 11.12.12
Three Teams Assessed Penalties Following Post-Race Review From NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2012) – NASCAR announced today penalties to three teams that compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions at Phoenix International Raceway. Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 car, was found to ...FULL STORY »
SPEED Analysts Larry McReynolds & Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images
McReynolds, Petty Discuss Controversies in Phoenix Race
Posted 11.11.12
MCREYNOLDS AND PETTY ANALYZE NOS. 15/24 FIGHT, GORDON RETALIATION, CAUTION FLAGS AND FALLOUT FROM PHOENIX  McReynolds:  “I feel that 15’s pain.  I totally support what that 15 group did in the garage area.”              On Sunday’s NASCAR Victory Lane following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix, SPEED analysts Larry McReynolds and Kyle Petty ...FULL STORY »
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Team Chevy 2012 NSCS AdvoCare 500 at PIR Post-Race Recaps
Posted 11.11.12
KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET – WINNER: THAT FINAL RESTART YOU HAD A SLICK RACE TRACK LOTS OF OIL DRY YOU ARE ALMOST OUT OF GAS AND A FIRED UP KYLE BUSCH BESIDE YOU.  WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT? “Well, I thought as crazy as this year has been for ...FULL STORY »
Dale Eanhardt Jr - Photo Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
2012 NSCS AdvoCare 500 at PIR Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr
Posted 11.09.12
DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 DIET MOUNTAIN DEW/AMP ENERGY/NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET met with media and discussed who he thinks will win this year’s Chase, the tight Nationwide Series battle, the outlook for JR Motorsports in 2013 and other topics.  IT SEEMS LIKE YOU AND BRAD (KESELOWSKI) CAME TOGETHER AT THE PERFECT ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson in car - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images
2012 NSCS AdvoCare 500 at PIR Q&A with Team Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 11.09.12
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway and discussed racing at Phoenix International Raceway, what it would mean to tie Dale Earnhardt Sr. on the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win list and other topics.  TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT COMING ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Jimmie Johnson (Kobalt Tools) - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson – Phoenix Powerhouse
Posted 11.07.12
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2012) – Maybe it’s his Southern California roots, but something about racing in the desert suits five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The driver of the No. 48 Kobalt Tools Chevrolet grew up racing motorcycles in and around his hometown of El Cajon, Calif. ...FULL STORY »


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