Kenseth questions Johnson’s flat tire at Pocono

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leadsa a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

 

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, leadsa a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Did a flat tire derail Jimmie Johnson and others at Pocono or not?

Johnson was well on his way to victory at Pocono Sunday.  After starting the rain-delayed Pennsylvania 400 in tenth it wasn’t long before Johnson powered his way to the front. On lap 39, Johnson charged past teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and took command.

From there Johnson became the class of the field stretching his lead out to nearly four seconds and seemed well on his way to a third career victory at Pocono and his second win in a row after going to victory the week prior at Indy. MORE>>>

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