Just ask Jimmie Johnson and he will tell you that he loves his native California weather. No brown leaves and grey sky for him. The El Cajon, Calif., native grew up racing in the deserts of California, where the sunshine was plentiful. While racing was a family affair, there were other activities the Johnson family enjoyed, including family camping trips to the river. Johnson … [Read more...] about Auto Club 400 a home track for Jimmie Johnson (interview)
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Will Jimmie Johnson win the Food City 500 on Sunday?
Jimmie Johnson hasn’t needed a four leaf clover to knock off two consecutive top-five finishes the past two weekends. Hard work and determination by the No. 48 Lowe’s team for Hendrick Motorsports has paid off and the points deficit the team found itself in after the season-opening Daytona 500 is slowly closing. Johnson waged a last-lap battle with reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup … [Read more...] about Will Jimmie Johnson win the Food City 500 on Sunday?
Chris Webber, NASCAR Drivers appearing in Cartoon Network documentary
Chris Webber (Five-time NBA All-Star) and leader of the Fab 5 Michigan Wolverines, will appear prominently in Cartoon Network’s first original documentary, Speak Up, from it's pro-social initiative “Stop Bullying: Speak Up.” With tragic stories about bullying appearing in the news so regularly, the documentary speaks directly to kids by kids, mostly between 8 and 13 years … [Read more...] about Chris Webber, NASCAR Drivers appearing in Cartoon Network documentary
Tony Stewart disappoints at Subway 500
Tony Stewart saw a potential top-10 result disappear when a freak mid-race engine issue caused him to lose two laps and finish a disappointing 22nd in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. The trouble began for Stewart on lap 248 when a caution period started. Crew chief Steve Addington told Stewart to conserve fuel … [Read more...] about Tony Stewart disappoints at Subway 500
Tony Stewart part of massive race-ending crash at Daytona
Tony Stewart was poised to notch his fifth straight win in the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, but a last-lap crash while vying for the lead jettisoned those plans. Nonetheless, Stewart was able to nurse his No. 33 Oreo 100th Birthday Chevrolet Impala across the finish line in eighth place while unheralded James Buescher … [Read more...] about Tony Stewart part of massive race-ending crash at Daytona
NASCAR star Greg Biffle to use coolant film at Daytona 500
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing, will use 3MT Crystalline 90 Window Film on his car during this year's Daytona 500 on Feb. 26. Biffle tested the new film and the hope is that it will keep his car cooler during long races like Daytona where temperatures can soar inside his car. Biffle was named Rookie of the Year in the Craftsman Truck … [Read more...] about NASCAR star Greg Biffle to use coolant film at Daytona 500
NASCAR Pastor Thanks God for Auto Parts, Car Brands, “Smokin’ Hot Wife” (Audio)
Get ready, because this audio file is going to race around the internet like a souped up stock car at it's top speed. It sounds exactly like a scene from Will Farrell's movie about NASCAR. Sometimes parody is not as unintentionally funny, redneck or blatantly corporate as reality. What would Jesus do? Probably disown this prayer. Be VERY glad you don't live in Nashville … [Read more...] about NASCAR Pastor Thanks God for Auto Parts, Car Brands, “Smokin’ Hot Wife” (Audio)
What’s Next for Young Nascar Superstar Trevor Bayne?
If you haven't heard the story of Trevor Bayne winning the Daytona 500, just one day after his 20th birthday, go here to check it out. It's the most compelling NASCAR story in quite some time and you don't need to be a racing fan to appreciate it. But what's next for Bayne? If you follow the sport closely, you've probably heard by now that he's still sticking with the … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Young Nascar Superstar Trevor Bayne?
Story of Daytona 500 Winner Trevor Bayne Has Major Crossover Appeal
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is young; so young that his favorite television show; according to the telecast of the premier NASCAR race on Sunday.Yes, three days ago Bayne became the seventh driver to earn his first win at the Daytona 500, doing it in just his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start. Trevor also became the youngest winner in Daytona 500 history just one day … [Read more...] about Story of Daytona 500 Winner Trevor Bayne Has Major Crossover Appeal
Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event
Duncan Keith, star defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010. Keith, the 6-foot-1 fan favorite, made headlines during the historic run for the title through sheer stamina, strength and skill – especially after he returned to the ice less than seven minutes after … [Read more...] about Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event