Jimmie Johnson’s pursuit of a record eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship will have to wait until next year, after a blown tire on the final lap of the second stage put him in the wall and out of contention Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
Johnson Fights Conditions & Pit Road At Charlotte
After a muggy Bank of America 500 Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson was left scratching his head at one of his best tracks.
CUP: Johnson Scores First Stage Win Of Season In Wine Country
Jimmie Johnson scored his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series stage win of the season in his home state on Sunday, topping the second stint of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at California’s Sonoma Raceway.
RANIER: Johnson Could Put Cup Series Titles Record “Out Of Reach”
Jimmie Johnson’s former mentor, Lorin Ranier, believes that the seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion has the potential to put the series titles record “out of reach” from any future challengers.
CUP: Truex Returns To Form; Wins Second Stage Of Coca Cola 600
Martin Truex, Jr. resumed where he left off last May and claimed Sunday night’s second stage at the Coca-Cola 600, taking the race across its halfway point despite a nearly two-hour delay for weather.