March 13, 2019 News

Twitter Chat: Is it Jimmie Johnson or Hendrick Equipment?

Jimmie Johnson is on a loosing streak. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion has shown no signs of returning to his winning ways. During this week’s #NASCARTalk Twitter chat, we asked NASCAR fans if it was Jimmie Johnson or Hendrick equipment. Many fans weighed in and shared their thoughts.

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Question: “With a top 10 finish at ISM Raceway Jimmie Johnson seems to be headed in the right direction. Is he partly the blame or is lack of good equipment the reason why he hasn’t been performing? #NASCARTalk”

Q1: With a top 10 finish at ISM Raceway Jimmie Johnson seems to be headed in the right direction. Is he partly the blame or is lack of good equipment the reason why he hasn’t been performing? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2019

Answers:

I believe the only reason he got that top ten was because of pit strategy earlier on a caution. But yes, equipment seems to be the problem imho. We tend to forget he is a 7 time champ. #nascar

— Pamela Rae (@pamelarae32) March 12, 2019

A1 The JJ situation is like a race– there are a lot of moving parts and it's anybody's guess. I'm not sold on the problem being JJ, but if he doesn't win a race this year he might want to hang it up. #NASCARTalk

— Donnie S. (@TheDingoDude) March 12, 2019

A1 The Chevy's have been behind for the last couple of seasons. Some have had good runs but nothing like the speed penske and the camries have shown (consistently).

— Charlie Bowles (@CharlieBowles6) March 12, 2019

I would say its equipment. Hendrick Motorsports really have had a slow start so far, and it seems the Chevy teams are getting better but still a tiny bit off.

— Jonathan Thiebaud (@Jtbaud249) March 12, 2019

A1 I would say tough call. could be equipment or it could be changes in package last couple of years might mean he has to change driving style. Probably somewhere in the middle.

— Mick Rose 🇺🇸 (@GoDucks42_Mick) March 12, 2019

I believe there are a multiple factors, including Jimmie himself… but it also could have equipment and Crew Chief and what not.

— Lizza Angelis (@Themonkeewrench) March 12, 2019

The man races for Hendrick… the lack of equipment line is quickly losing its luster.

— Daniel (@TheDTSB) March 12, 2019

A1. I answered 'equipment', but there are multiple factors at play. Hendrick is off. No 2 ways about it, hence my vote. But there is personel changes, rule changes that I think also are contributing factors. #NASCARTalk

— Graydon Bunn 🇨🇦 (@SmoothOper88or) March 12, 2019

I say give him a few more races and see if he’s back. If he’s not in victory lane or close to it by Dover then the Jimmie fans need to worry.

— Tom Early (@TomTom9o8) March 12, 2019