    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [February 5, 2008]
    [Pages 146-147]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Honoring the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion
    February 5, 2008

        The President. You know, one of the things I love about NASCAR is
    not only are these great athletes, but they're socially minded folks.
    And Chandra and Jimmie and I met several times--one time at a place where the
    folks of NASCAR are putting something back into the community to help
    the less fortunate. In this case, it happened to be in a place called
    Victory Junction in North Carolina, and it was a fabulous experience.
    And I want to thank you all very much for taking your fame and lending
    it to help somebody in need. It's really what makes America a great
    place. And you're leaders on the track and leaders off the track.
        Jimmie Johnson. Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 1:09 p.m. in the Oval Office at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and
    his wife Chandra.

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