NASCAR JACKETS

2008-01-07 - Johnson fastest at first session of testing

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Tanned and relaxed as the sun set over the Caribbean on New Year's Day, crew chief Chad Knaus surveyed his surroundings and uttered the unthinkable: "I can't wait to get back to work."

Knaus didn't have to wait long.

The first session of preseason testing opened Monday at Daytona International Speedway, and two-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson fell back into familiar form - the Knaus-led team was the fastest of the 25 cars on the track during the morning session.Tanned and relaxed as the sun set over the Caribbean on New Year's Day, crew chief Chad Knaus surveyed his surroundings and uttered the unthinkable: "I can't wait to get back to work."

Knaus didn't have to wait long.

The first session of preseason testing opened Monday at Daytona International Speedway, and two-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson fell back into familiar form - the Knaus-led team was the fastest of the 25 cars on the track during the morning session.

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