The Making Of A NASCAR Fan
I only started following NASCAR racing a few years ago, but have quickly realized that I love this sport. There is so much more to it than I thought before, I know I will be a novice learner for a long while to come, but I'm okay with that. The learning process is half the fun for me. When I started watching races, I knew I had to find someone to be a rabid fan of - that meant some research. And, my research led me to Jimmie Johnson. Tall, young, good looking (come on, I had to start somewhere!), an amazing rookie driving record, promising Nextel series stats, and he drove a Chevy.
That settled it for me: the #48 was my car and Jimmie Johnson was my driver. Let me share some info on this good hearted, seriously talented driver with you:
Take A Glance At Jimmie Johnson
James Kenneth "Jimmie" Johnson (born September 17, 1975, El Cajon, California) is a current NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car driver who drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Chevrolet Impala SS owned by his teammate Jeff Gordon and operated by Rick Hendrick's Hendrick Motorsports. In his rookie year he became the first rookie in the Cup series to sweep both races at a track when he won both races at Dover International Speedway. He became the first rookie ever to lead in the point standings (and to date the only rookie to do so). He is the only driver to finish in the top five in the standings in his first five full seasons. He has never finished below fifth in the final NEXTEL Cup points standings and finished second twice (in 2003 and 2004) and won the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship. Since his rookie season Johnson ranks second among all active drivers with an average of 4.5 wins a season (behind Jeff Gordon's 5.6) and second in average top 10 finishes a season with 21.25 (behind Tony Stewart's 21.28). In 2006, Johnson became the only driver to win the Daytona 500, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, Aaron's 499 and the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship all in the same year. He is the only driver to win three Coca-Cola 600s in a row. He also holds the record at Lowe's Motor Speedway with four straight wins and five total point race wins at the track.(...from Wikipedia )
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Jimmie and his wife Chandra founded "The Jimmie Johnson Foundation".Mission Statement
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. The foundation strives to help everyone, particularly children, pursue their dreams.
Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Sprint Cup Career Stats
Car #48, Team - Hendrick Motorsports2006 NEXTEL Cup Position: 1st
2007 NEXTEL Cup Position: 1st
Best Cup Position: 1st - 2007 (NEXTEL Cup)
First Race: 2001 UAW-GM Quality 500 (Charlotte)
First Win: 2002 NAPA Auto Parts 500 (Fontana)
Last Win: 2007 Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil (Phoenix International Raceway)
Wins - 33
Top Tens - 135
Poles - 15
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What Do You Think Of NASCAR?
Jimmie Johnson News Updates
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Vote here for your favorite NASCAR driver. If I've left yours off, feel free to add him. (Nextel Cup only please, I'm not going into Busch Series drivers for this one.) I'm not allowing down voting on thsi list - maybe we'll try a "Who Do You Like The Least" plexo next.
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Martin Truex Jr.
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Mark Martin
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Jamie McMurray
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Three Reasons I Love Jimmie Johnson
2. He drives a Chevy.
3. He is one of the most talented drivers out there right now and has the record to back that up.
Other NASCAR Drivers
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Bobby Labonte
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Elliott Sadler ?
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Elliott Sadler races, that's his job. And, it's pretty obvious to me that he loves his job. I know for sure that I love watching him at work. I still think of him as the M&M driver, even though his current ride is the red #19 Dodge for Dodge Dealers...
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Clint Bowyer
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I discovered Clint Bowyer quite by accident. At a friend's Daytona Party in February '07, we doing a blind draw for our driver's in the pool. I pulled out a slip and discovered his name on it. "Who??" Well, I d...
Jimmie Johnson Links On The Web
- Lowe's Racing
- Jimmie Johnson is part of Team Lowe's. Go here for information on Johnson and his team mates.
- NASCAR
- For information on all drivers and all things NASCAR.
- Hendrick Motorsports
- Johnson drives for Hendrick Motorsports - check here for information on all of Hendrick's drivers and cars.
- Jimmie Johnson Superstore
- Shop here at Racing.com for all sorts of Jimmie Johnson items.
- JimmieJohnson.net
- Website for Johnson fans.
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SemperFidelis
As usual, another great lens Patti. Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :o) Posted March 07, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
Nice job! We're Formula One fans, but watch a little NASCAR now and then. You've been SquidAngel blessed, and lensrolled to my Touring Car lens. Posted March 06, 2008 |
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kellfinder
Whoo Hoo!!! I am a huge Jimmie Johnson fan too! Great lens, 5 stars! Posted September 12, 2007 |
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awelldressedbullet
Great Lens, although we root for Dale Jr, NASCAR rocks! - Kathy Posted September 02, 2007 |
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