Gordon & Johnson Embark on Future as Fan Favorites?
May 25, 2008 by Tim Zaegel
Filed under Racing
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It’s probably fair to say that before the 2008 NASCAR season started, the dynamic duo over at Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, would have finished in the top-five “Most Hated Drivers” poll by NASCAR fans. For years, Jeff Gordon’s dominant on-track nature has had him marked as the “Alpha Male” in the sport, but it has also marked a huge target on his back in the eyes of the fans. And, ever since Johnson has entered the Cup Series ranks and adopted Gordon’s winning behavior, the typical fan has seemingly put Jimmie …read more
Hendrick’s Dynamic Duo Give Back to the Community
April 14, 2008 by Tim Zaegel
Filed under Racing
With quite a bit to look forward to heading into Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race in Phoenix, Arizona, the dynamic duo over at Hendrick Motorsports were still able to take time out of their schedules to contribute to some good causes.
Following Thursday night’s qualifying session, defending Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson, endorsed NASCAR’s Camping World West race, labeled the “Jimmie Johnson Foundation 150”, in support of – obviously – the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Johnson’s wife, Chandra, served as the Grand Marshall for the race while Jimmie himself drove the pace car.
Four-time Series champion, Jeff Gordon, connected with the Make-A-Wish Foundation …read more




