Jimmie Johnson
CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Last year, we played the game perfectly. This year’s game is to go fast. You have to go fast to have a shot to win this thing. Starting on that front row is the key, so that’s going to be the game we play Saturday night.
I didn't have the car under control in the breaking zone
Kasey's come out on the losing end three times ... It's not like Kyle has an issue; it's just stuff. I had it with Kurt (Busch) and also Sterling Marlin in 2003-04. It's no fun when it happens and you have a magnet for (another) car.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500
person because 'To her, you are like some mythical creature that doesn't exist,' " Patrick said. "Then after qualifying, Jimmie Johnson brought his little girl over. That's three pretty big drivers who have little girls that wanted to meet me."Danicamania Read more »
Around the web
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5 NASCAR personalities to help children
Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Clint Bowyer, as well as NASCAR team owners Rick Hendrick, Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman will be raising money for children. The Speedway Children's Charities Gala is May 22 in Charlotte and the theme 12:46 PM from Wilkes-Barre Weekender Read more »
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Edwards claims all-star pole, Johnson qualifies 18th
than 150 mph on pit road. The excessive speeds caused problems for several drivers during their pit stops, including Jimmie Johnson, the defending all-star race winner, and Kevin Harvick. Johnson overshot his pit box and had to back it up, which lost him valuable 5/17/13 from Miami Herald Read more »
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Edwards grabs poll for Sprint All-Star race
race track." Judging the speed needed to stop in the pit stall threw off some drivers. Defending All-Star race champion Jimmie Johnson was among a handful of drivers who skidded past his pit stop when his breaks locked up. He was forced to back up, losing from Sify Read more »
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Johnson not comfortable with big Cup points lead
Johnson looks from his car before practice for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 17, 2013. Mike McCarn — AP Photo CONCORD, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson is lapping the field. Just three months into the season, from The News & Observer Read more »
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Bobby Labonte 2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Race Preview
the green flag. Bobby Labonte went on to finish 19th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson won the event. This year, three All-Star spots remain up for grabs and Bobby Labonte wants one. The top-two finishers from Catchfence Read more »
