Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson couldn't wait to renew acquaintances with the famous Yard of Bricks Thursday, July 12 during a promotional visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway."There's something so special about this racetrack," Johnson said. "It doesn't matter how many times you've raced here, if you've won here or not, when you come back and you see the bricks, it's such a cool experience, and I wanted to jump out there and look at the area where I'll hopefully kiss them when we're here in a few weeks." Johnson will try to join Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon as a four-time NASCAR winner at IMS during the Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com. Sunday, July 29. Johnson won the Brickyard in 2006, 2008 and 2009."Without a doubt, it's in my mind," Johnson said. "But when you come back each year, t...
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