[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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