Jimmie Johnson 4/16 Teleconference
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> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS 2002 SEASON,
> OUTLOOK FOR AARON'S 499
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> Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
> Chevrolet, comes to Talledega and next weekend's Aaron's 499 for the first
> time as a NASCAR Winston Cup driver. Johnson comes to Talladega as one of
> the hottest drivers in NASCAR, posting top-10s in his last five
> consecutive races (Las Vegas - 6th, Atlanta - 3rd, Darlington - 6th,
> Bristol - 7th and Texas - 6th), climbing 18 positions in the NASCAR
> Winston Cup Championship point standings over his last five races and
> taking the lead in the Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year competition. He will
> be available for a media teleconference to discuss his rookie season and
> his outlook for the 2002 Aaron's 499.
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> When: Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 9 a.m. ET
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> Call-In Number: 1-888-283-9753
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> Pass Code: Team 48
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> Conference Leader: Yancey Casey
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> For the 2002 season, Johnson is currently 3rd in points and 1st in the
> Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings. So far in 2002, Johnson earned
> his first-ever Bud Pole Award and has recorded five top-10 finishes,
> including one top-5 finish in Atlanta. His earnings this season are
> $571,592.
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> For more information, please contact Yancey Casey at (312) 729-4379 or
> ycasey@golinharris.com.
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