Jimmie Johnson has his strategy set for Bristol for this Week

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This week’s race at Bristol is the first short track race of the year. They have extended the SAFER barriers in the transition areas coming out of turns 2 and 4 so the racing will be tighter. Most drivers seem to either love it or hate it on the short track but the fans love the exciting racing on the high-banked half-mile track. Bristol is a huge favorite. They get to see NASCAR racing up close with all the fast and furious action of a short track. The seats are so close to the track they get a great view of the precision and accuracy of the teams and drivers ad they execute their pit stops.

Our Jimmie Johnson, who is fourth in the points standings has his strategy all set for this weekend. “We’re getting close winning at Bristol. It’s taken a lot for me as a driver to change my habits and the way I drive that race track. I’ve had to completely switch over to a different driving style. It was easy for us to look at what worked for the No. 24 (Jeff Gordon) for so many years, but I just couldn’t make that work. I feel like in the fall race last year we had a really good shot at it, but unfortunately a lugnut had hung up in the wheel and we couldn’t get the wheel to index back on the hub. If we didn’t have that hang up, I think we could have done it. I’m excited to look at our two chances at it this year and hopefully we can get it done.”

Here at Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet in San Diego, we are rooting for Jimmie and the #48 team as they continue to climb in the points for the Chase.

We take our pictures at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in San Diego

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Many people have asked us where we take our pictures for our used cars. Way back when I was looking for a location to shoot the pictures I discovered the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant here in Kearny Mesa of San Diego. It was just down the street from our dealership so it made it an idea location. Not only is it a great background for pictures but it is also a great place to eat.

Here is a little blurb from their website; It would be difficult to find another restaurant with as much warmth and charm as the 94th Aero Squadron. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse, the restaurant sits overlooking Montgomery Field Airport, and is packed full of military memorabilia, antique farm implements, and aviation relics. The interior is cozy and romantic, with huge stone fireplaces, masses of hanging green plants, dark wood paneling, beamed ceilings, and old airplane wings hanging over the dining area. There are even headphones at some of the tables for diners to listen to the FAA control tower.

On warm evenings and at lunchtime you can sit outdoors on a grassy embankment at umbrella topped tables and be surrounded by an old model airplane, an army jeep, and a duck pond. You can check out their website at http://www.94thaerosquadron.signonsandiego.com/

Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet would like to thank the 94th Aero Squadron for the use of their facilities. I know it has worked both ways that they give us a good location to shoot pictures and we have been able to send them business because of the pictures that have gone out across the United States. Make sure if you stop in for lunch or dinner that you tell them you heard about their restaurant from Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet just down the street.

Win the Jimmie Johnson Silverado Truck

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Here at Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet of San Diego we still get a lot of request for the Jimmie Johnson Vehicle contest giveaway. The contest is for a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. Many people have asked about the Chevrolet Camaro Give away which was a contest that ended several months ago. I haven’t been informed of any new Camaro contest and the one that was advertised during the last several races and on the internet was the Silverado truck.

In that contest you can win a powerful, dependable 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hendrick Motorsports race facility in Charlotte, N.C., and a trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony on May 23. The link for that contest is www.winjimmiessilverado.com

You can also keep informed of contests and give aways by becoming a fan of the Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/JimmieJohnsonChevrolet?ref=ts

Congratulations to the San Diego State Aztecs who are on top of the Mountain

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Congratulations to the San Diego State Aztecs men’s and ladies basketball teams who are on top of the Mountain West Conference. The men team beat UNLV 55 to 45 in the final game of the Mountain West conference tournament that took place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The win gave the men of SDSU an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

The ladies SDSU basketball team won their championship game against Utah 70-60 in overtime. This was the women’s third trip to the title game in the last three years but this was their first win in the title game that gave them the championship. This win, just like the men, gives the ladies an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament.

Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet in San Diego would like to congratulate both the men’s and ladies teams from San Diego State for a job well done. We’ll be rooting for you in the NCAA Tournament and we’ll be watching to see how far you go in March Madness.

Join Us at the Giant Used Car Tent Sale at Qualcomm Stadium

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Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet of Kearny Mesa right here in San Diego, will be at the Giant Used Car Tent Sale taking place at Qualcomm Stadium this weekend. We have our entire stock of pre-owned vehicles all displayed together for your easy inspection. We are offering some great discounts and we have a wide selection of vehicles to choose from.

Parking and admission are always free, so do yourself a favor, and head to the Giant Used Car Tent Sale at Qualcomm Stadium and be sure to stop by the Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet section. Tell them that you heard about the sale on the Jimmie Johnson Blog.

Date & Time: Thursday, March 11th 12pm - 9pm
Friday, March 12th 12pm - 9pm
Saturday, March 13th 9am - 9pm
Sunday, March 14th 9am - 9pm

Location: Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108

The San Diego State Aztecs will play the Colorado State Rams in the quarterfinals

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The San Diego State Aztecs will play against Colorado State Rams in the quarterfinals of the 11th annual Mountain West Conference Tournament today at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. SDSU is the fourth seed in this year’s tournament and they have won the tournament two previous times.

The Aztecs had a successful season with a 22-8 record and an 11-5 mark in league action. Kawhi Leonard and Malcolm Thomas are two key players to watch in today’s game for the Aztecs. Kawhi Leonard was named the top freshman in the Mountain West Conference this season.

The Colorado State Rams are seeded fifth in the tournament and the winner of this contest will play against the winner of the Air Force/New Mexico meeting in the semifinals on Friday.

Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet in San Diego would like to wish the Aztecs good luck in the game today and hopefully they will make to the finals and win the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

Enter the Fantasy Racing League and you could Race Away with $25,000

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We have teamed up with Fox Ch 5 here in San Diego to bring you the Fantasy Racing League. It is quite simple and all you have to do is submit your weekly predictions of the Top Ten Finishers of the race for that week. Be sure to submit your Tie Breaker prediction, which is the average speed of the 1st place finisher in the race. After that, all you have to do is check the Leader Board on the Fox website for weekly results and season long standings.

Predict the actual Top Ten drivers (1-10) in their exact order that they finish and you will win $25,000.

The player with the best picks every week wins a FREE Oil Change from Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet

The player with the best overall picks at the end of the contest (3/7/10 – 5/30/10) wins an
FREE Oil Change
FREE Tire Rotation
Plus a $500 Voucher towards the purchase of a new or used car here at Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet

At the very end of the contest there will be One player who will be chosen by a random drawing and will win a Deluxe Flyaway Trip for 2 (two) to a select location with Hotel Accommodations (complements of FOX5).

You can check out the following link to Fox5 to sign up and to get the actual rules governing this contest and any restrictions that may apply.