Points leader Jimmie Johnson loses more than 100 points of his lead and the Busch brothers duke it out in a wild fuel-mileage finish at Texas Motor Speedway.

The current points leader talks to the media about his early crash with Sam Hornish Jr. and how he feels about his championship hopes going forward.

Chase points leader Jimmie Johnson and others talk about a crazy day in the Lone Star State.

Chad Knaus and his team assess the damage caused by an early wreck at Texas.

David Reutimann taps Sam Hornish into Johnson, resulting in the No. 48 going to the garage.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day as he starts up front, falls to the back and has his day saved with a pit call by Chad Knaus.

A late-race call for fuel helps keep the No. 48 team out of trouble and pad their point lead.

The Sprint Cup points leader tells the media his strategy backfired in Talladega, but he was happy to finish in the Top Ten after a day of big wrecks.

Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin talk about the wild day at Talladega.

Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson suggest there might not be a fail-safe strategy to avoiding the Big One at Talladega.

Jimmie Johnson battles his teammate Jeff Gordon and beats and bangs with Juan Montoya and Denny Hamlin en route to a runner-up finish.

Denny Hamlin passes Jimmie Johnson for the lead on Lap 363 -- a lead he wouldn't relinquish -- en route to his third win of 2009.

A recap of the physical race that saw three of Martinsville's finest beat and bang and another Virginia race win for Denny Hamlin.

The current points leader says he had a second-place car all day and didn't think he had anything for winner Denny Hamlin.

Denny Hamlin tracks down Jimmie Johnson resulting in a side-by-side battle for the lead.

Chase drivers weigh in on the rough and tumble race at Martinsville.

Dropped lug nuts cost the No. 48 team valuable track time.

The Cup points leader expresses disgust over the radio about his disappointing 15th place qualifying spot.

TNT's Marty Snider reveals which Chase drivers will be chasing Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville.

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell thinks your fantasy roster should be loaded with Hendrick Motorsports drivers heading into the race at Virginia.

Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, winners of 10 of the last 13 Martinsville races, help Marc Fein and Mike Bell break down the track and the Tums Fast Relief 500.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at Lowe's Motor Speedway as he battles his teammate for the win and earns maximum points for the third time in four weeks.

Watch the tension build amongst Chase teams and Jimmie Johnson's third Chase victory with the sights and sounds from the NASCAR Banking 500.

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED crew to talk about his win in Charlotte and his growing points lead.

A recap of the NASCAR Banking 500 featuring troubles for Chasers Montoya, Martin and Hamlin and Jeff Gordon battling Jimmie Johnson for the win.

Jimmie Johnson talks about his dominating win and how he is realizing what he is accomplishing in the sport.

Jimmie Johnson comments on his strong run and a special win for Chad Knaus.

On the last restart, Jimmie Johnson battles teammate Jeff Gordon for the lead and ultimately pulls ahead for his third win in the Chase.

A quick stop helps Johnson barely beat Kasey Kahne out of the pits.

Hermie Sadler talks to Jimmie Johnson about his weekend in Fontana from the win at his hometrack to the his charity golf tournament.

The current Cup points leader gets his third pole of the season for the race on Saturday night under the lights in Charlotte.

Defending champion, Jimmie Johnson talks about his excitement for the remaining Chase races, teammate Jeff Gordon's motivation for a fifth championship, and his opinion of the five selected into the Hall of Fame.

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell thinks a former Lowe's Motor Speedway winner will make the track his house once again this weekend.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at his home track as he overcomes slow pit stops with a fast car to score maximum points and move to the top of the standings.

Relive all of the pit-road drama and Jimmie Johnson's second victory of the Chase with the sights and sounds from the Pepsi 500.

A dropped lug nut costs Jimmie Johnson the lead.

A recap of the Pepsi 500 including Jimmie Johnson's win, Smoke's recovery and trouble for Dale Jr., Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Denny Hamlin.

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED crew to talk about his win in Fontana and newly acquired lead in the Sprint Cup Series point standings.

The new Sprint Cup points leader discusses the late-race restart in Fontana and how he wards off the pressure of possibly capturing four consecutive Sprint Cup Championships.

Johnson captures the checkered flag for the third consecutive time at the fall race in Fontana and also gains the points needed to take the lead in the Chase.

Jimmie Johnson holds off a late charge from Jeff Gordon to score the victory and take over the point lead.

Jimmie Johnson comments on driving for HMS, offers advice for Danica Patrick and how he deals with the pressure of racing at home.

NASCAR.COM's Nikki Alexander brings you everything you need to know about the track in Southern California including past winners and drivers to watch this weekend.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at Kansas as he battles his way to the front only to lose track position with four-tire stops and a bad set of rubber.

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus talk about their strong day, but disappointing finish.

Chase drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Montoya and Mark Martin battle as the laps dwindle.

Jimmie Johnson talks about how much he likes the Chase schedule and his thoughts on the 48 car post-race inspection in Dover last weekend.

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell gives you the picks to click for your fantasy racing team this weekend as the drivers head to Kansas Speedway.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at the Monster Mile as he dominates Dover and moves to within 10 points of championship points leader Mark Martin.

Relive the drama of Joey Logano's wild ride and the domination by Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team.

Jimmie Johnson talks about his dominant Dover win and says he's hoping to get a comfortable lead in the standings over as many drivers as possible.

Larry McReynolds breaks down how Jimmie Johnson gained 25 points on Mark Martin and Kenny Wallace talks about Kyle Busch's handling of the media.

Watch all the highlights from the AAA 400 including Jimmie Johnson taking his fifth victory at Dover and an amazing wreck with Joey Logano.

Jimmie Johnson says he was confident early that he had a strong car, talks about why Dover suits his style and what his win might do to the competition's morale.

Jimmie Johnson accomplished his goal of scoring maximum points on a day when the No. 48 dominated.

After a late caution for Sam Hornish Jr., Mark Martin moves to second place but can't reel in a dominant Jimmie Johnson.

Championship-hopeful Jimmie Johnson thinks the biggest advantage to starting on the pole in Dover this weekend will be his position on pitroad.

Jimmie Johnson explains how the No. 48 team has prepared for a run at a fourth consecutive championship.

Jimmie Johnson talks about NASCAR's new testing policy, drivers expressing their feelings out of the car and why drivers pick the outside lane on the double-file restarts.

Jimmie Johnson looks back at his June win at Dover and talks about what he likes about the track conditions and the new tire for a repeat on Sunday.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at New Hampshire as he begins his quest for an historical fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship.

Wendy Venturini sits down with defending champion Jimmie Johnson to discuss the possibility of winning a fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title.

Johnson shares his feelings on the Chase, his confidence, and teammate Mark Martin's contract extension.

NASCAR.COM's David Caraviello is concerned over his dog's obsession with Jimmie Johnson.

The defending champion talks about the confidence that his team has and his hopes for a fourth championship.

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell has a two-time Loudon winner at the top of his list of picks to click at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson says the emotions of pursuing an historical fourth consecutive championship haven't sunk in just yet.

Johnson is excited heading into the Chase and has high hopes for a fourth Cup Championship.

Jimmie Johnson talks about his weaknesses heading towards the pursuit of a fourth championship and shares his thoughts on the Chase format.

Jimmie Johnson goes down three laps while the No. 48 team replaces a left-rear axle.

Despite a wiggle in Turn 2 and near spin out, the No. 48 is the quickest in Saturday's first Cup practice.

The defending champion talks about why Atlanta will be crucial to bubble drivers and what he expects the conditions to be for Atlanta's first night race.

A missed lugnut by a crew member cost Jimmie Johnson a chance for the win.

After leading 107 laps, Jimmie Johnson loses his shot at his first Bristol win after a botched pit stop.

A problem on the right-rear tire cost Jimmie Johnson the lead, and ultimately the race.

Johnson talks about his admiration of Mark Martin and his relationship with Kyle Busch before explaining Brian Vickers' nickname, "Sheriff."

TNT's Matt Yocum talks to NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson about the multiple championship rings and trophies he's won over the years.

Jimmie Johnson runs out of fuel and hits pit road giving the lead and the win to Brian Vickers.

After leading 133 laps, Jimmie Johnson runs out of fuel with two laps remaining, giving the lead to race winner Brian Vickers.

Watch all of the highlights including Brian Vickers winning a wild fuel-mileage finish involving Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon on their successes and frustrations at the Carfax 400.

Brian Vickers conserves enough fuel to outlast Jimmie Johnson and hold off Jeff Gordon and Dale Jr. to win the Carfax 400.

Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle and Mark Martin talk about going back to Michigan for the second time this summer and how to plan for a fuel mileage race.

Johnson talks about his closest competition leading into the Chase, plus why he'd flip Robby Gordon the bird again if given the chance.

Jimmie Johnson offers congratulations to his team after capturing his first pole at Watkins Glen.

Jimmie Johnson addresses the media on his hopes for a first road course win.

The No. 48 team comes in before the pits are open to maximize the amount of time to work on the car.

Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team are puzzled on why their car is falling back through the field, after numerous adjustments on pit road.

Jimmie Johnson says his Allstate 400 win has elevated his confidence of a fourth consecutive title and offers the key to Hendrick Motorsports' success.

Listen in as Jimmie Johnson and his crew communicate as he goes on to win the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.

Watch a dominant day for Juan Montoya turn into a triumphant day for Jimmie Johnson with the sights and sounds from the Allstate 400.

Juan Montoya's pit road speeding penalty, along with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s blow up, sets up Jimmie Johnson's battle with Mark Martin for Johnson's third victory at the Brickyard.

Jimmie Johnson joins the SPEED gang to express his sympathy for Juan Montoya and recap his back-to-back Brickyard victories.

The winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard talks about his day in Indy and how he can relate to Montoya's speeding troubles.

For the second year in a row, Jimmie Johnson finds himself in victory lane at the Brickyard.

Jimmie Johnson finds himself second to Mark Martin, but passes him on the restart and holds the lead for another win at Indy.