Johnson optimistic on second appeal

Jimmie Johnson is hopeful of a positive outcome of the final appeal process against the penalties levied to his team following the Daytona 500. The five-time Sprint Cup champion could be on the verge of losing a key part of his crew for a number of races, plus a hefty amount of championship points, when his team faces National Stock Car Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook next week. Last Tuesday Hendrick Motorsports lost its first appeal against the penalties imposed, the National Stock Car Appeal Panel upholding a six-week suspension for crew chief Chad Knaus and car Chief Ron Malec, a US $100,000 fine for Knaus, and a 25 points deduction in the drivers and owners standing

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