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| Jimmie Johnson is 15/1 to win Sunday at Bristol. |
“Your comfort level has to be high at Bristol, which means the car has to be a little on the snug side – it’s a fine balance where you have an edgy car and you are comfortable enough to be the aggressor. It takes a lot out of you both mentally and physically. It’s the most physical track we run and having to stay sharp for four hours with guys banging on your bumper for 500 laps – it’s just tough.”
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media on Friday, April 13, at 11:15 a.m. local time in the media center at Bristol Motor Speedway.
ONE YEAR AGO: It was one year ago this weekend when Jimmie Johnson led 81 laps en route to his second career victory at Bristol Motor Speedway. In a race postponed to Monday due to inclement weather, Johnson started in the 11th position and stayed in the lead pack for the majority of the race. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion took the lead with 20 laps to go to earn his second win of the 2017 season.
SPRING WINNER: Both of Johnson’s wins at Bristol came in the spring races. He earned his first win at the 0.533-mile track on March 21, 2010, when he led 84 laps en route to Victory Lane. The win was his third in the first five races of the 2010 season after victories at Auto Club Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Overall, Johnson won six races that year and his fifth consecutive Cup Series championship.
SHORT TRACK PROWESS: Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, has 14 total wins on short tracks across the Cup Series circuit, which is the most of all active drivers. In addition to his two wins at Bristol, Johnson has nine wins at Martinsville Speedway and three wins at Richmond Raceway.
AT LEAST TWICE IS NICE: There are 17 tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit where Johnson has multiple wins. Among them: Dover International Speedway (11), Martinsville Speedway (nine), Charlotte Motor Speedway (eight), Texas Motor Speedway (seven), Auto Club Speedway (six), Atlanta Motor Speedway (five), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (four), ISM Raceway (four), Las Vegas Motor Speedway (four), Darlington Raceway (three), Daytona International Speedway (three), Kansas Speedway (three), New Hampshire Motor Speedway (three), Richmond Raceway (three), Pocono Raceway (three), Bristol Motor Speedway (two) and Talladega Superspeedway (two).
PRO VENDORS: This weekend, vendor partners A.O. Smith and SharkBite will be featured on the No. 48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the 500-lap event at Bristol. Both were featured on the No. 48 Chevy for select races in 2017 and are available at Lowe’s stores.
SI KIDS: This month, Johnson is featured in the Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine’s baseball preview edition in its “Warmup” section. The article showcases the driver's daily workout routine, which prepares him for the physical demands of driving his race car.
NEXT UP, 84: Johnson's next trip to Victory Lane will be his 84th points-paying NASCAR Cup Series win. He secured his 83rd in June 2017 to tie NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough for sixth on the all-time wins list. An 84th win would tie Hall of Famers Darrell Waltrip and Bobby Allison for fourth all-time. Johnson is currently 10 wins behind former teammate Jeff Gordon, who has 93 victories and is third on the list. Johnson has the most wins of all active drivers and No. 48 team crew chief Chad Knaus has the most wins of all active crew chiefs with 81.
ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE BUNNY HELMET OF HOPE: Nominations will be accepted through April 20 for the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope through the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Five non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations will be eligible to receive $25,000 grants through the program, totaling $125,000 and will be awarded in May. The program, which started in 2008, gives fans the chance to nominate their favorite education-based charities to receive a $25,000 grant, a Blue Bunny ice cream party and special recognition on Johnson’s race helmet. Since its inception, the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program has given over $1 million to 101 different charities. To nominate a charity click here.
BE A JJ VIP: This season, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has created the Jimmie Johnson VIP Experience for fans. The package gives fans the opportunity to meet the driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a private setting. The experience includes a private meet-and-greet, an autograph and a photo with Johnson, along with a behind-the-scenes garage tour and an exclusive gift. The experience will generally take place on the Friday morning before the Cup Series race event scheduled for that weekend. The package is available at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Chicago, Pocono, Indianapolis, Dover and Homestead. Spots are limited. For more information, visit https://jimmiejohnsonvip.com/.
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