Jimmie Johnson Day, Jan. 31, story and photo gallery

NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, a Granite Hills High alumnus, was honored at the Hall of Champions on Jan. 31 as a "Hometown Heros" celebration presented by the HOC and the California Speedway in Fontana. Mayor Jerry Sanders declared Wednesday Jimmie Johnson Day in San Diego. He also received proclamations from the county and state. Johnson also received his 2006 Professional Star of the Year plaque since he will be preparing for the Daytona 500 and unable to attend the 61st annual Salute to Champions dinner on Feb. 13 at the Town and Country Resort.