Yesterday, ThatsRacin.com says (in Higher line takes Johnson to the front) HOMESTEAD, Fla. – If you think Jimmie Johnson is going to coast through the weekend to earn his NASCAR-record fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship, think again.

And link.brightcove.com says (in CUP: Qualifying Homestead) NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson doesn't intend on coasting to the championship, he'll start from the pole on Sunday.

And SceneDaily Staff from Scene Daily says (in Jimmie Johnson snags pole for Ford 400 at Homestead) HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Don’t accuse Jimmie Johnson of coasting to the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.

And Seattle Times says (in Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015) Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

This Week, FOXSports.com News for NASCAR says (in Hendrick, Lowe's lock up Johnson with new deals) Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. Home improvement chain Lowe's also signed an extension as primary sponsor of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2013 season. Johnson's extension is a five-...

And ThatsRacin.com says (in Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015) Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

And NBCSports.com says (in Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015) Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Last Week, FOXSports.com News for NASCAR says (in Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale) Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway. Johnson led 238 laps Sunday to win his seventh race of the season, and fourth since the start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The win str...

And Jenna Fryer, Associated Press from Boston.com says (in Desert domination puts Johnson on cusp of history) AVONDALE, Ariz. - Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway yesterday that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

And Roanoke Times says (in Johnson on cusp of history - roanoke.com) After his victory Sunday in Phoenix, Jimmie Johnson needs only to finish 25th or better next week at Homestead to clinch his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title.
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- History isn't always dramatic. Even when it's remarkable.

And TheSunNews.com says (in Johnson dominates in win at Phoenix) It's (almost) over.With his fourth victory at Phoenix International Raceway in the past five races and fourth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Jimmie Johnson has all-but clinched his spot in NASCAR history.

Johnson's win in Sunday's Checker 500 left him with a nearly insurmountable point...

And ThatsRacin.com says (in Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale) Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

And link.brightcove.com says (in CUP: Phoenix) NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson puts on a dominating comeback performance to win at Phoenix and boost his points lead going into the finale at Homestead.

And NBCSports.com says (in Johnson wins at Phoenix, back in Chase control) Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

And Yahoo! Sports says (in Johnson wins, eyes fourth straight title) Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

And Miami Herald says (in Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale) Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

And Seattle Times says (in Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale) Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway.