177 Results for jimmie johnson

Chicago a good spot for a first-time Busch winner

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

If it's a first-time Busch Series winner you want to see, Chicagoland Speedway has proved to be just the right place for it, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007

Johnson picks up momentum by winning dream race

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson said he doubted his ability to ever win at Indianapolis. He did win Sunday, and gained vital momentum, too, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2006

Cup's second season within season is here

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

It can be argued the Nextel Cups season breaks into three parts. If it does, the second season -- Chasing the Chase -- is here, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

Drivers hope All-Star race lessons learned

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

The All-Star race this past weekend taught drivers one important thing: Gearing up for long runs at Lowe's will be tricky, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006

Making the Chase is the easy part for Johnson

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson has made the Chase with ease the past two seasons. It's getting the title he's still working on, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2006

Richmond a special place for drivers and fans

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Maybe it's a driver's track. Maybe it's a fan's track. Richmond just so happens to be the best of both, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2006

NASCAR teams don't know this Phoenix

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

NASCAR knows all about Phoenix International Raceway. But it doesn't know much about it as a night-time venue. Until Saturday.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2006

Rookies knocking on door of top 10

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

At first glance, this year's bumper crop of rookies looks disappointing. Dig deeper and that's not the case, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2006

Hendrick team soaring under Gordon's tutelage

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Hendrick Motorsports has all four drivers in the top 15, and no one deserves more credit for it than Jeff Gordon, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006

Falling behind early can have serious consequences

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Is it too early to talk about the points standings? Maybe, but there's reason for concern if you're already way behind, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2006

OT finishes, aggressive tactics go hand in hand

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Overtime finishes this Nextel Cup season have led to excitement. Maybe a little too much excitement, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006

From the straight to the strange, bets abound in Vegas

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Wanna bet? Vegas sports books are ready to step up to the plate with some offbeat wagers on Sunday's race, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006

Vickers says Daytona start a measure of where team is

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Brian Vickers got off to a good start at Daytona and is confident his current slide can be overcome, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006

Mears' fourth season off to hot start

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Riding second in points in his fourth Cup season, Casey Mears looks as if he's finally putting it all together, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2006

Engineer for Jimmie Johnson has racing in his blood

Rupen Fofaria, Special to ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson's substitute crew chief, Darian Grubb, went from an unknown to the toast of NASCAR in a week, writes Rupen Fofaria.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2006