NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDEX 400 BENEFITING AUTISM SPEAKS
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 1, 2014
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLET SS – WINNER
TAKE US THROUGH YOUR RUN TODAY:
“It was an awesome race car. The first run I wasn’t sure we were really going to have the normal Dover magic here. Once the track ‘rubbered’ in our car came to life and it was so good. It’s amazing that we can stay on top of things here with the different generation car, different rules, different tires. This place just fits my style and Chad Knaus’ style.”
DID YOU HAVE ANY CLOSE CALLS THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
“The first run or two I didn’t think we were in a dominant position, but towards the end of the first run thing started coming around and I felt like we were in great shape. Even with some varying track strategies and I lost track position we were still able to smoke our way through traffic and get to the front and control things. I think we would have had a heck of a race with the No. 4. I’m not sure what trouble he had, but outside of that I think we had everybody covered.”
THIS IS YOUR NINTH VICTORY AT DOVER
“It is incredible I have so much to be thankful for. I wish Mr. Hendrick was here; am sure he’s at home watching. I’m so thankful for an awesome race team and awesome car and such great support. I’m so thankful for the support we get from Lowe’s and KOBALT Tools and I’m just happy to get the job done today.”
YOU SAID YOU KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD RACE CAR TODAY. HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?
“Well, we’ve got a new generation car that Chad (Knaus, crew chief) just had a lot of faith in and put a lot of time and effort into. He told me I’d love the car, and sure enough, we unloaded and got on the track and he was right.”
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