Chevrolet Dominance Sets Stage for 2007 NASCAR Battle
Chevrolet won 23 of 36 Nextel Cup races in 2006, led most races, and saw Johnson Harvick and Stewart each win five. The bowtie lineup retained core teams while adding Mears at Hendrick and Menard at DEI, facing Toyota’s arrival and new engine rules in 16 races. Johnson seeks consecutive titles as Gordon nears last peak.
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Way Out Front Chevrolet Dominates 2006 Cup Racing
In 2006 Chevrolet, led by Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin, dominated Nextel Cup with multiple wins and strong standings. Stewart, Earnhardt Jr., and Burton locked into Chase contention. Gibbs, Hendrick, and RCR reshaped lineups as Young drivers and new teams expanded. The season foreshadowed wide team changes including Ginn Racing expansion and Haas CNC Racing growth for 2007.
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Kenny Wallace
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Furniture Row
Poll position this week's question on NASCAR driver finish
Readers vote on which Chevrolet driver will post the best 2007 Nextel Cup points finish. Cast your vote at thatsracin dot com. Last week's Dodge driver question drew 6 027 votes.
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Jimmie Johnson on repeat title bid and charity work
Interview with 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson covers his chances in 2007, the thrill of passing in racing, and his Jimmie Johnson Foundation including Victory Junction plans. Johnson reflects on safety, fears after Dale Earnhardt's era, and future charity events in San Diego and Charlotte.
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