NASCAR at California 2016 Results: Winner, Standings, Highlights and Reaction

Jimmie Johnson was Superman on Sunday.  Sporting a paint scheme recognizing the superhero’s new movie, the six-time champion powered past Kevin Harvick in overtime to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.  Johnson passed the iconic Dale Earnhardt Sr. on NASCAR’s all-time wins list with the victory, his 77th, and did so at his home track.  The driver of the No. 48 machine capitalized on a late caution with three laps to go then gained two spots on pit road when taking four fresh tires, restarting in third place for the two-lap overtime.  Sitting behind Harvick when taking the green, Johnson pushed Harvick’s bumper when getting up to speed and separated the tw...

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