‘Million Dollar Man’ Johnson sets record with fourth All-Star win
by Noel Lanier
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Jimmie Johnson in his #48 Lowes Chevrolet SS begins his victory burnout at the start/finish line after winning the Sprint All-Star race and $1 million dollars.
Noel Lanier | Garner News Jimmie Johnson in his #48 Lowes Chevrolet SS begins his victory burnout at the start/finish line after winning the Sprint All-Star race and $1 million dollars.
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Jimmie Johnson raises the $1 million dollar check presented to him after winning the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte.
Noel Lanier | Garner News Jimmie Johnson raises the $1 million dollar check presented to him after winning the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte.
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It was a new format, (4- 20 lap segments with a 10 lap shootout) but with the same results. Jimmie Johnson did indeed outshine the field at Charlotte Motor Speedway to claim his fourth Sprint All-Star win.

With the victory, Johnson broke a tie with Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. for most wins in this non-points race. In so doing, Johnson pocketed another cool one million dollars.

It was a fete, in that the Busch brothers (Kurt and Kyle) each won two of the first four segments. But, as we all know, it’s the driver who wins the final 10 lap shootout that goes home a million dollars richer.

After passing teammate Kasey Kahne on the final restart of lap 81 of 90, Johnson was not to be caught. His lead in the #48 Lowes Chevrolet SS continued to grow until he reached the checkered flag.

“To beat Jeff and Earnhardt, two guys I’ve looked up to my whole life — two massive icons in the sport — this means the world to me,” said Johnson from Victory Lane.

What’s more incredible is that Johnson started 18th after sliding through his pit box and drawing a penalty for a loose lug nut during Friday’s qualifying session.

In the preliminary 40 lap Sprint Showdown race to determine the last two slots for the All-Star race, it was Jamie McMurray, driving the #1 Bass Pro Shops car for Felix Sabates who drove to Victory Lane. Finishing second was Ricky Stenhouse Jr. who qualified as well to run in the All-Star race. And it was none other than Stenhouse’s significant other, Danica Patrick, who won the Sprint Fan vote contest as the final entrant for the All-Star race.

Top ten All-Star finishers, with earnings awarded:
1. J. Johnson $1,039,175
2. J. Logano $244,175
3. Ky. Busch $144,175
4. K. Kahne $114,150
5. Ku. Busch $109,150
6. D. Hamlin $103,150
7. Dale Jr. $ 96,975
8. J. McMurray $ 94,975
9. M. Kenseth $ 93,975
10. C. Edwards $ 92,950

For more images from the All-Star weekend visit: www.NorthBeachPhotos.smugmug.com.

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