With 17 laps to go, Jimmie Johnson lined up third for the final restart of the night at Charlotte (North Carolina) Motor Speedway. After returning to green-flag racing, the driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS immediately began his charge toward the top spot. He steadily closed in on the leader, and ultimately advanced to the top position with eight laps to go. He was able to hold onto the lead and take the checkered flag in the 600-mile event.
Johnson’s victory tonight was his seventh win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which breaks a tie for the most all-time wins at the North Carolina oval. His last win at Charlotte came in October 2009, when he won his second of three races starting from the pole position. Johnson’s win gave Hendrick Motorsports its 18th Cup win at the 1.5-mile speedway, ranking first all-time among all teams. His win also virtually guarantees him a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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