Jimmie Johnson 5/21 Teleconference

> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS ROOKIE SEASON,
> OUTLOOK FOR THE COCA-COLA RACING FAMILY 600
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> Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, comes to his home track, Lowe's Motor Speedway, and this week's Coca-Cola Racing Family 600 as one of the hottest drivers in NASCAR.  So far this season, Johnson scored his first NASCAR Winston Cup victory (California), posted top-10s in seven of the last nine races (Las Vegas - 6th, Atlanta - 3rd, Darlington - 6th, Bristol - 7th, Texas - 6th, Talladega - 7th and California - 1st), climbed to 7th in the NWC Championship Points race and leads 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 Coca-Cola Racing Family 600.  
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> When:			Tuesday, May 21, 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 7th in points and 1st in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings.  So far in 2002, Johnson earned his first-career NWC victory at the NAPA Auto Parts 500 in California, two Bud Pole Awards (Daytona and Talladega) and has recorded seven top-10 finishes, including two top-5s (Atlanta and California).  His earnings this season are $897,947.  
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> For more information, please contact Yancey Casey at (312) 729-4379 or ycasey@golinharris.com.
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