[Jimmie Johnson has finished 37th, 34th and 37th in the past three fall Talladega races, and he believes he's not alone in bringing a different mindset into this weekend. He starts ninth today.] When you're at a 1.5-mile or a `normal' track, most guys think they have a shot at winning, ... I really think everybody -- the drivers in the Chase especially -- wants to get out of there with a top-10. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes
[Jimmie Johnson has finished 37th, 34th and 37th in the past three fall Talladega races, and he believes he's not alone in bringing a different mindset into this weekend. He starts ninth today.] When you're at a 1.5-mile or a `normal' track, most guys think they have a shot at winning, ... I really think everybody -- the drivers in the Chase especially -- wants to get out of there with a top-10. Jimmie Johnson
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There was some negative press, but then it made my fans and the people that saw it the way I did believe in me more and support me more. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

There was some negative press, but then it made my fans and the people that saw it the way I did believe in me more and support me more.

Jimmie Johnson

 
The old track was so abrasive, it wore the tires out within a few laps, and you'd have multiple grooves. The way it is now, it's like a new paving job. It's so fast and there's no drop-off. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

The old track was so abrasive, it wore the tires out within a few laps, and you'd have multiple grooves. The way it is now, it's like a new paving job. It's so fast and there's no drop-off.

Jimmie Johnson

 
I know my team believes that. I believe that. We knew we would round the corner eventually and thankfully we've done it earlier in the Chase rather than as late in the Chase as we did last year. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

I know my team believes that. I believe that. We knew we would round the corner eventually and thankfully we've done it earlier in the Chase rather than as late in the Chase as we did last year.

Jimmie Johnson

 Believe
We know that you've got to collect points, ... Kurt (Busch) last year was very consistent and collected the most points. That's everyone's baseline. You go into the final 10, if somebody is on a tear and wins a bunch, everybody is going to have to adjust their game. But going into any series, you want to cover your bases and be solid. . . We'll go to Loudon and get our feet wet. We can spend our first two or three races just feeling things out to see where we need to be. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

We know that you've got to collect points, ... Kurt (Busch) last year was very consistent and collected the most points. That's everyone's baseline. You go into the final 10, if somebody is on a tear and wins a bunch, everybody is going to have to adjust their game. But going into any series, you want to cover your bases and be solid. . . We'll go to Loudon and get our feet wet. We can spend our first two or three races just feeling things out to see where we need to be.

Jimmie Johnson

 
I got by him and inched out a nice lead. The cautions started coming at that point, and we just took a risk on some strategy. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

I got by him and inched out a nice lead. The cautions started coming at that point, and we just took a risk on some strategy.

Jimmie Johnson

 
I give him a lot of credit. One, for his intelligence and ability to build great race cars. And two, for stepping up with all the focus and pressure. He's been able to have a clear mind and stay relaxed and make great decisions. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

I give him a lot of credit. One, for his intelligence and ability to build great race cars. And two, for stepping up with all the focus and pressure. He's been able to have a clear mind and stay relaxed and make great decisions.

Jimmie Johnson

 Ability
Our (Hendrick) engineers and crew chiefs all get together and compare notes. That's when you really see the benefit of a four-car team. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

Our (Hendrick) engineers and crew chiefs all get together and compare notes. That's when you really see the benefit of a four-car team.

Jimmie Johnson

 Benefit
Not at all. This is the opposite of that. If you think about what we overcame, and the pressure that's on any team in any sport if they're faced with something like this, this is a huge, huge statement. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

Not at all. This is the opposite of that. If you think about what we overcame, and the pressure that's on any team in any sport if they're faced with something like this, this is a huge, huge statement.

Jimmie Johnson

 
I was filling in for the 25 ... I'm not the only one that's been in somebody else's equipment or with somebody else's number on the side. There's been a lot of people doing it. It's just kind of how it is. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

I was filling in for the 25 ... I'm not the only one that's been in somebody else's equipment or with somebody else's number on the side. There's been a lot of people doing it. It's just kind of how it is.

Jimmie Johnson

 
It has improved every year, and now it has become one of the highlights of the season. Not only did it get a second race, but a race in the Chase for the Championship has made Texas even more important to everyone in our sport. - Jimmie Johnson Quotes

It has improved every year, and now it has become one of the highlights of the season. Not only did it get a second race, but a race in the Chase for the Championship has made Texas even more important to everyone in our sport.

Jimmie Johnson

 
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