Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson
David Newton, ESPN.comJimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Working the garage yields fun results
David Newton...gave way to a full moon: • Most drivers were long gone when points leader Jimmie Johnson greeted crew chief Chad Knaus behind the NASCAR hauler with a hug. "Dude, seriously!" Johnson said...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR's 11th-hour announcement that it would not tolerate bump drafting in the turns of Sunday's Amp Energy 500 drew widespread criticism in the garage -- and on the Internet.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Drafting at Talledega to be monitored
David Newton, ESPN.comThe first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Junior keeping McGrew, but lacking excitement
David Newton...was missing. Earnhardt had the kind of serious look we would have expected from points leader Jimmie Johnson, who has more to lose Sunday than anybody if he gets caught up in the so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny
David Newton, ESPN.comNASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting, particularly in a two-car breakaway that has become a new phenomenon with the new car, in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009At the end of the day, it's still Talladega
David Newton, ESPN.comYou can decrease horsepower and raise the catch fence, but you can't remove the danger element from Talladega Superspeedway. At the end of the day, it's still Talladega.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Addington evaluating future options
David Newton, ESPN.comSteve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car
David Newton...what they're doing or isn't respected by other drivers. "Now, we don't have Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon or Dale Earnhardt Jr., but we're out there with a car to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk
David Newton, ESPN.comThe "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009New crew chief for underachieving Busch
David Newton...soon-to-be-ex-crew chief Steve Addington next to three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus. Sure Busch and Addington have won a lot of races the past two...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009Sorry, Denny: JJ's still the story
David Newton, ESPN.comDenny Hamlin won the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Martinsville, but the real winner was Jimmie Johnson, who's threatening to blow up the 2009 Chase … again.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009Gordon no longer the top dog at HMS
David Newton...some truth to it. Had Gordon not recommended in 2001 that team owner Rick Hendrick hire Jimmie Johnson to drive the No. 48 car and work out of the same shop as his No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009JJ just a part ... but a very big part
David Newton, ESPN.comIs Jimmie Johnson a product of the system at Hendrick Motorsports or is the three-time defending Sprint Cup champ just that good? The debate continues ...
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Random thoughts from a recliner at Duke Hospital
David Newton...Seriously, people. If we didn't have a Chase, Stewart would be 122 points ahead of Jimmie Johnson, and you'd be griping about that. Sit back and enjoy watching Johnson's historic run...
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