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Jimmie Johnson talks about how he has handled his relationship with his crew chief, especially during the tumultuous times prior to their championship run.

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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Homestead

Jimmie Johnson dodges trouble to finish fifth and secure his historic fourth consecutive Sprint Cup Series championship.
(November 24, 2009)
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One-on-one: Jimmie...

One-on-one: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson talks with NASCAR.COM's David Caraviello about his historical fourth consecutive title and what he wants his legacy to be.
(November 23, 2009)
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Retrospect...

Retrospect: Johnson's four championships

Take a look back at Jimmie Johnson's historical championship seasons.
(November 23, 2009)
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Sights and Sounds...

Sights and Sounds: Homestead

Relive Denny Hamlin's fourth victory of 2009 and Jimmie Johnson's historic fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title with the sights and sounds from the Ford 400.
(November 23, 2009)
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Moment That...

Moment That Changed the Game: Homestead

Jimmie Johnson cruises to his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship.
(November 23, 2009)
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Pit Move: Jimmie...

Pit Move: Jimmie Johnson

A solid pit stop helps Jimmie Johnson keep his track position en route to a fourth consecutive championship.
(November 22, 2009)
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Race Rewind...

Race Rewind: Homestead

Watch as Jimmie Johnson makes history in Homestead and Denny Hamlin finishes the 2009 Sprint Cup Series strong at the Ford 400.
(November 22, 2009)
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SPEED Victory Lane

SPEED Victory Lane

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED gang to reflect on his fourth consecutive Cup championship and trade helmets with Kenny Wallace.
(November 22, 2009)
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Jimmie Johnson...

Jimmie Johnson gets his fourth consecutive Cup Series title

The celebration goes on and on as Johnson and the No. 48 crew accept their trophy for the 2009 Sprint Cup Series championship.
(November 22, 2009)
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Jimmie Johnson...

Jimmie Johnson makes history in Homestead

After leading a lap early in the race and getting five bonus points, Johnson cruises to his fourth consecutive Cup Series title.
(November 22, 2009)
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2009 Sprint Cup...

2009 Sprint Cup Series Champion: Jimmie Johnson

The four-time champ refelects on his season, his performance at the Ford 400 and his hopes for the future of the No.48 team.
(November 22, 2009)
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SPEED Raceday

SPEED Raceday

Wendy Venturini sits down with the super team - Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and HMS team owner Rick Hendrick as they prepare for the last race of the season.
(November 22, 2009)
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Up close with...

Up close with Jimmie Johnson

Marty Snider sat down with Jimmie Johnson prior to Homestead to talk about this week's race and where he sees himself among the all-timers.
(November 20, 2009)
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Guess who's got...

Guess who's got the pole?

Jimmie Johnson will start first in the Ford 400 on Sunday as he defends his title and goes for his fourth Sprint Cup Series championship.
(November 20, 2009)
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Championship...

Championship contender: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson talks about his state of mind heading into Homestead with a shot at history and what his strategy will be in the race.
(November 19, 2009)
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NASCAR Minute...

NASCAR Minute: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jimmie Johnson and Dale Jarrett talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr. trying to get over the hump and back into Victory Lane in 2010.
(November 19, 2009)
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Championship...

Championship owner: Rick Hendrick

Rick Hendrick, on the verge of his 12th NASCAR title, compares Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson and talks about the former as a legend in NASCAR.
(November 19, 2009)
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Preview Show...

Preview Show: Homestead

Championship contenders Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin help Marc Fein and Mike Bell break down the season finale.
(November 18, 2009)
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Phoenix

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day as he bounces back from a 38th-place finish at Texas with a dominant win in the desert.
(November 16, 2009)
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Sights and Sounds...

Sights and Sounds: Phoenix

Relive Jimmie Johnson's dominating win along with the rest of the sights and sounds from the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500.
(November 16, 2009)
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Moment That...

Moment That Changed the Game: Phoenix

Jimmie Johnson bounces back from his wreck at Texas with a dominant win at Phoenix that all but seals his fourth consecutive championship.
(November 16, 2009)
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SPEED Victory Lane...

SPEED Victory Lane Fan Finish

Kenny Wallace and Larry Mac answer fan questions about the greatness of the No. 48 team, when Denny Hamlin will pay back Brad Keselowski, and how finishing second makes Mark Martin feel.
(November 15, 2009)
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SPEED Victory Lane

SPEED Victory Lane

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED gang to talk about redeeming himself after Texas and recap his win at Phoenix.
(November 15, 2009)
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Press Pass: Jimmie...

Press Pass: Jimmie Johnson

After winning at Phoenix, Jimmie talks about how it was nice to bounce back from Texas and discusses Mark Martin comparing him to NASCAR's best.
(November 15, 2009)
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Race Rewind: Phoenix

Race Rewind: Phoenix

Watch Jimmie Johnson bounce back from Texas with a commanding Checker Auto Parts 500 win in Phoenix.
(November 15, 2009)
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Victory Lane...

Victory Lane: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson celebrates his fourth Phoenix win in the last five races at the track, pushing his points lead to 108 over Mark Martin.
(November 15, 2009)
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Final Laps: Deja...

Final Laps: Deja Vu, Johnson wins in Phoenix

Jimmie Johnson bounces back in dominating fashion to gain maximum points heading into the season finale.
(November 15, 2009)
0:54 |
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SPEED RaceDay

SPEED RaceDay

Hermie Sadler talks to Jimmie Johnson about bouncing back from his wreck at Texas to bolster his hopes for a fourth title.
(November 15, 2009)
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Seven straight...

Seven straight qualifying runs in top five for Johnson

Jimmie Johnson continues qualifying in the top five at PIR by claiming the third position for the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500.
(November 13, 2009)
1:46 |
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson says he's looking forward to racing at Phoenix so he can clear his mind of his wreck at Texas.
(November 13, 2009)
3:27 |
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Chase Insider...

Chase Insider: Phoenix

Marty Snider discusses who has the championship advantage between Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson and lists his favorites for Phoenix.
(November 12, 2009)
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Preview Show: Phoenix

Preview Show: Phoenix

Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson on how Phoenix's distinct turns put a lot of racing back in the driver's hands.
(November 10, 2009)
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Texas

Disaster strikes for the 48 team as a Lap 3 wreck sends Jimmie Johnson to the garage for more than an hour's worth of repairs.
(November 09, 2009)
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Moment That...

Moment That Changed the Game: Texas

Jimmie Johnson gets caught in a wreck on Lap 3 and sees 111 points shaved from his lead.
(November 09, 2009)
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Race Rewind: Texas

Race Rewind: Texas

Points leader Jimmie Johnson loses more than 100 points of his lead and the Busch brothers duke it out in a wild fuel-mileage finish at Texas Motor Speedway.
(November 08, 2009)
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

The current points leader talks to the media about his early crash with Sam Hornish Jr. and how he feels about his championship hopes going forward.
(November 08, 2009)
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Post-Race...

Post-Race Reactions: Dickies 500

Chase points leader Jimmie Johnson and others talk about a crazy day in the Lone Star State.
(November 08, 2009)
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The No. 48 with...

The No. 48 with serious damage

Chad Knaus and his team assess the damage caused by an early wreck at Texas.
(November 08, 2009)
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Johnson crashes early

Johnson crashes early

David Reutimann taps Sam Hornish into Johnson, resulting in the No. 48 going to the garage.
(November 08, 2009)
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Talladega

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day as he starts up front, falls to the back and has his day saved with a pit call by Chad Knaus.
(November 02, 2009)
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Pit Move: Week 33...

Pit Move: Week 33 Winner

A late-race call for fuel helps keep the No. 48 team out of trouble and pad their point lead.
(November 02, 2009)
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

The Sprint Cup points leader tells the media his strategy backfired in Talladega, but he was happy to finish in the Top Ten after a day of big wrecks.
(November 01, 2009)
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Post-Race...

Post-Race Reactions: Amp Energy 500

Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin talk about the wild day at Talladega.
(November 01, 2009)
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Preview Show...

Preview Show: Talladega

Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson suggest there might not be a fail-safe strategy to avoiding the Big One at Talladega.
(October 28, 2009)
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Martinsville

Jimmie Johnson battles his teammate Jeff Gordon and beats and bangs with Juan Montoya and Denny Hamlin en route to a runner-up finish.
(October 26, 2009)
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Moment That...

Moment That Changed the Game: Martinsville

Denny Hamlin passes Jimmie Johnson for the lead on Lap 363 -- a lead he wouldn't relinquish -- en route to his third win of 2009.
(October 26, 2009)
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Race Rewind...

Race Rewind: Martinsville

A recap of the physical race that saw three of Martinsville's finest beat and bang and another Virginia race win for Denny Hamlin.
(October 25, 2009)
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Press Pass: Jimmie...

Press Pass: Jimmie Johnson

The current points leader says he had a second-place car all day and didn't think he had anything for winner Denny Hamlin.
(October 25, 2009)
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Hamlin and Johnson...

Hamlin and Johnson battle for the lead

Denny Hamlin tracks down Jimmie Johnson resulting in a side-by-side battle for the lead.
(October 25, 2009)
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Post-Race...

Post-Race Reactions: Tums Fast Relief 500

Chase drivers weigh in on the rough and tumble race at Martinsville.
(October 25, 2009)
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Pit Move: Week 32...

Pit Move: Week 32 Winner

Dropped lug nuts cost the No. 48 team valuable track time.
(October 25, 2009)
0:53 |
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"You've got to be...

"You've got to be kidding me"

The Cup points leader expresses disgust over the radio about his disappointing 15th place qualifying spot.
(October 23, 2009)
1:07 |
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Chase Insider...

Chase Insider: Martinsville

TNT's Marty Snider reveals which Chase drivers will be chasing Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville.
(October 22, 2009)
2:29 |
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Fantasy Report...

Fantasy Report: Martinsville

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell thinks your fantasy roster should be loaded with Hendrick Motorsports drivers heading into the race at Virginia.
(October 21, 2009)
1:06 |
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Preview Show...

Preview Show: Martinsville

Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, winners of 10 of the last 13 Martinsville races, help Marc Fein and Mike Bell break down the track and the Tums Fast Relief 500.
(October 21, 2009)
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Charlotte

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at Lowe's Motor Speedway as he battles his teammate for the win and earns maximum points for the third time in four weeks.
(October 20, 2009)
2:50 |
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Sights and Sounds...

Sights and Sounds: Charlotte

Watch the tension build amongst Chase teams and Jimmie Johnson's third Chase victory with the sights and sounds from the NASCAR Banking 500.
(October 19, 2009)
2:36 |
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SPEED Victory Lane

SPEED Victory Lane

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED crew to talk about his win in Charlotte and his growing points lead.
(October 19, 2009)
5:39 |
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Race Rewind...

Race Rewind: Charlotte

A recap of the NASCAR Banking 500 featuring troubles for Chasers Montoya, Martin and Hamlin and Jeff Gordon battling Jimmie Johnson for the win.
(October 18, 2009)
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Press Pass: Jimmie...

Press Pass: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson talks about his dominating win and how he is realizing what he is accomplishing in the sport.
(October 18, 2009)
2:30 |
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Victory Lane...

Victory Lane: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson comments on his strong run and a special win for Chad Knaus.
(October 17, 2009)
1:18 |
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Final Laps: NASCAR...

Final Laps: NASCAR Banking 500

On the last restart, Jimmie Johnson battles teammate Jeff Gordon for the lead and ultimately pulls ahead for his third win in the Chase.
(October 17, 2009)
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Pit Move: Week 31...

Pit Move: Week 31 Winner

A quick stop helps Johnson barely beat Kasey Kahne out of the pits.
(October 17, 2009)
0:38 |
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SPEED Raceday

SPEED Raceday

Hermie Sadler talks to Jimmie Johnson about his weekend in Fontana from the win at his hometrack to the his charity golf tournament.
(October 17, 2009)
4:56 |
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Jimmie Johnson...

Jimmie Johnson gets the pole at Lowe's

The current Cup points leader gets his third pole of the season for the race on Saturday night under the lights in Charlotte.
(October 15, 2009)
1:31 |
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

Defending champion, Jimmie Johnson talks about his excitement for the remaining Chase races, teammate Jeff Gordon's motivation for a fifth championship, and his opinion of the five selected into the Hall of Fame.
(October 15, 2009)
3:39 |
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Fantasy Report...

Fantasy Report: Charlotte

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell thinks a former Lowe's Motor Speedway winner will make the track his house once again this weekend.
(October 14, 2009)
1:07 |
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Fontana

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at his home track as he overcomes slow pit stops with a fast car to score maximum points and move to the top of the standings.
(October 12, 2009)
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Sights and Sounds...

Sights and Sounds: Fontana

Relive all of the pit-road drama and Jimmie Johnson's second victory of the Chase with the sights and sounds from the Pepsi 500.
(October 12, 2009)
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Pit Move: Jimmie...

Pit Move: Jimmie Johnson

A dropped lug nut costs Jimmie Johnson the lead.
(October 11, 2009)
0:35 |
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Race Rewind: Fontana

Race Rewind: Fontana

A recap of the Pepsi 500 including Jimmie Johnson's win, Smoke's recovery and trouble for Dale Jr., Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Denny Hamlin.
(October 11, 2009)
13:00 |
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SPEED Victory Lane

SPEED Victory Lane

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED crew to talk about his win in Fontana and newly acquired lead in the Sprint Cup Series point standings.
(October 11, 2009)
3:56 |
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Press Pass: Jimmie...

Press Pass: Jimmie Johnson

The new Sprint Cup points leader discusses the late-race restart in Fontana and how he wards off the pressure of possibly capturing four consecutive Sprint Cup Championships.
(October 11, 2009)
4:37 |
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Victory Lane...

Victory Lane: Jimmie Johnson

Johnson captures the checkered flag for the third consecutive time at the fall race in Fontana and also gains the points needed to take the lead in the Chase.
(October 11, 2009)
1:40 |
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Final Laps...

Final Laps: 'Superman' does it again

Jimmie Johnson holds off a late charge from Jeff Gordon to score the victory and take over the point lead.
(October 11, 2009)
2:32 |
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson comments on driving for HMS, offers advice for Danica Patrick and how he deals with the pressure of racing at home.
(October 09, 2009)
4:15 |
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Track Facts: Fontana

Track Facts: Fontana

NASCAR.COM's Nikki Alexander brings you everything you need to know about the track in Southern California including past winners and drivers to watch this weekend.
(October 08, 2009)
1:43 |
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Kansas

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at Kansas as he battles his way to the front only to lose track position with four-tire stops and a bad set of rubber.
(October 05, 2009)
2:37 |
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Post-Race...

Post-Race Reactions: Price Chopper 400

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus talk about their strong day, but disappointing finish.
(October 04, 2009)
1:21 |
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Gordon, Johnson...

Gordon, Johnson, Montoya and Martin battle late

Chase drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Montoya and Mark Martin battle as the laps dwindle.
(October 04, 2009)
0:30 |
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson talks about how much he likes the Chase schedule and his thoughts on the 48 car post-race inspection in Dover last weekend.
(October 02, 2009)
1:36 |
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Fantasy Report...

Fantasy Report: Kansas

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell gives you the picks to click for your fantasy racing team this weekend as the drivers head to Kansas Speedway.
(October 01, 2009)
1:02 |
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Dover

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at the Monster Mile as he dominates Dover and moves to within 10 points of championship points leader Mark Martin.
(September 29, 2009)
2:13 |
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Sights and Sounds...

Sights and Sounds: Dover

Relive the drama of Joey Logano's wild ride and the domination by Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team.
(September 28, 2009)
2:30 |
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SPEED Victory Lane

SPEED Victory Lane

Jimmie Johnson talks about his dominant Dover win and says he's hoping to get a comfortable lead in the standings over as many drivers as possible.
(September 27, 2009)
5:43 |
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SPEED Victory Lane...

SPEED Victory Lane Fan Finish

Larry McReynolds breaks down how Jimmie Johnson gained 25 points on Mark Martin and Kenny Wallace talks about Kyle Busch's handling of the media.
(September 27, 2009)
4:04 |
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Race Rewind: Dover

Race Rewind: Dover

Watch all the highlights from the AAA 400 including Jimmie Johnson taking his fifth victory at Dover and an amazing wreck with Joey Logano.
(September 27, 2009)
15:50 |
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Press Pass: Jimmie...

Press Pass: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson says he was confident early that he had a strong car, talks about why Dover suits his style and what his win might do to the competition's morale.
(September 27, 2009)
3:12 |
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Victory Lane...

Victory Lane: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson accomplished his goal of scoring maximum points on a day when the No. 48 dominated.
(September 27, 2009)
1:10 |
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Final Laps...

Final Laps: Johnson dominant at Dover

After a late caution for Sam Hornish Jr., Mark Martin moves to second place but can't reel in a dominant Jimmie Johnson.
(September 27, 2009)
0:48 |
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Johnson gets his...

Johnson gets his second pole at Dover

Championship-hopeful Jimmie Johnson thinks the biggest advantage to starting on the pole in Dover this weekend will be his position on pitroad.
(September 25, 2009)
1:39 |
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NASCAR Minute...

NASCAR Minute: "Four"mula for success

Jimmie Johnson explains how the No. 48 team has prepared for a run at a fourth consecutive championship.
(September 25, 2009)
1:01 |
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Sound Off: Jimmie...

Sound Off: Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson talks about NASCAR's new testing policy, drivers expressing their feelings out of the car and why drivers pick the outside lane on the double-file restarts.
(September 25, 2009)
3:38 |
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At The Track: Dover

At The Track: Dover

Jimmie Johnson looks back at his June win at Dover and talks about what he likes about the track conditions and the new tire for a repeat on Sunday.
(September 25, 2009)
2:33 |
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Chase 4 History...

Chase 4 History: Loudon

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at New Hampshire as he begins his quest for an historical fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship.
(September 22, 2009)
1:22 |
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SPEED NASCAR RaceDay

SPEED NASCAR RaceDay

Wendy Venturini sits down with defending champion Jimmie Johnson to discuss the possibility of winning a fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title.
(September 20, 2009)
4:04 |
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