Jill Nicolini Celebrates NASCAR Champions' Week In Times Square

PIX Morning News' own Jill Nicolini went to Times Square this morning to help kick off the third day of NASCAR's Champion's Week celebration. She talked to Erin LeBar, NASCAR’s eastern region marketing manger, about today's event -- an all-day Tailgate Party.

With its epicenter at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, today's activites included auto shows, race simulators, a tire change challenge and celebrity appearances. Emceed entertainment from their sound stage and food only made the experience even more enjoyable.

Later, Jill spoke to Chad Knaus, driver Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. Knaus had something to brag about; he made history this year by becoming the only crew chief to have won three straight championships! Knaus also gave Jill a walkthrough of Johnson's race car.

Johnson, like his crew chief, is a three-time champion as well and came to the PIX Morning News right after he won the Sprint Cup last month!

For more information, visit www.nascar.com/promos/championship/2008.

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