Johnson's California homecoming fuels rookie success
Jimmie Johnson celebrates a home state Winston Cup win at California Speedway, his third victory as a rookie, while noting a season-long top ten points streak and consistent performance that has him fourth in standings. He also jokes about an oil slick aftermath from a postrace burnout.
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Johnson Eyes Defending 2002 California Speedway Victory
Jimmie Johnson targets a repeat win at California Speedway as he rides momentum from a stronger season. His path from stadium trucks to stock cars included guidance from Herb Fisher and a ride with Herzog Motorsports before joining Hendrick Motorsports with Jeff Gordon as part owner. Despite engine troubles and spins, Johnson emphasizes progress and confidence in crew chief Chad Knaus to set up the No 48 Winston Cup Chevrolet.
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Auto Club 500 at California Speedway Fontana
The Auto Club 500 race takes place at the 2 mile Fontana California Speedway Sunday at 2 p.m. CT with qualifying at 5 05 p.m. Friday Fox TV Motor Racing Network radio purse 5 030261 Last year's winner Jimmie Johnson Bodine leads NASCAR Grand National standings by 78 points over Ron Hornaday entering California race Winston Cup leader bonus now 100000 for the race winner if he also leads the points after victory
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Hot and Not in Winston Cup racing
In this Winston Cup wrap, Matt Kenseth leads with seven top-10 finishes in 2003, Dale Earnhardt Jr. grabs five top-five finishes including three straight podiums, and Jeff Gordon climbs from 15th to third after four straight top-10s. Kenseth remains hot while Jeremy Mayfield struggles with eight straight finishes of 18th or worse and Dale Jarrett has not hit a top-10 since February Rockingham win.
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