©JIMMIE JOHNSON RACING II, INC ©2020 HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, LLC. To date, more than Now in his 18th full season in the Cup Series and backed by a new partnership with Ally Financial and crew chief Kevin Meendering, Johnson will continue his quest for a record-breaking eighth title. Johnson’s 83 career wins is tied with Cale Yarborough for sixth all-time and is tops among active drivers.

The Foundation currently focuses on K-12 public education.

He has a vested interest in art and photography as Chandra owns SOCO Art Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the family resides. NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. ©JIMMIE JOHNSON RACING II, INC ©2020 HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, LLC. Johnson had success in the competitive NASCAR Xfinity Series, running a full schedule for the Herzog family from 1998-2001.

In 1995, the effort paid off in another way as Johnson met future car owners Stan and Randy Herzog while working in the series. He signed with Hendrick Motorsports in September 2000 and began his stories NASCAR Cup Series career with a three-race schedule in 2001. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Nominate a K-12 public or charter school for the chance to win a $48,000 technology makeover.

He is the author of one of the greatest championship runs ever seen in sports and continues to break new ground with his accomplishments both on and off the track. Since 2007, Auto Club Speedway has been working with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation to help them raise money and to offer you the opportunity to see Jimmie and get your questions answered. Eligible school districts can apply for grants from $20,000-$75,000 to address the needs of their school. He has also been highlighted in business publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet. Jimmie Johnson, Charlotte, NC. At just 8 years old, Johnson won a 60cc class local track championship despite sustaining a severe knee injury with several races remaining and finishing the season in a cast. But midway through the season he received news that his sponsor would not return and the team would potentially fold. James William Johnson (born July 16, 1943) is an American football broadcaster and former player, coach, and executive. In 1998, Johnson climbed behind the wheel of an American Speed Association (ASA) car for his first taste of pavement racing.

Jimmie Johnson is a seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion at Hendrick Motorsports where he’s driven the No. Below are some of our initiatives, and we invite you to check them out. In 2006, the Johnsons launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children, families and communities in need. This... ©2020 BY ALLY©. All rights reserved. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. Nominate your favorite education focused charity for the chance to be featured on Jimmie’s helmet, win $25,000 and more. To date, more than $11 million has been contributed to various organizations.

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Johnson learned the value of giving back through his humble upbringing. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. He also improved his ability to connect with fans and potential sponsors by reporting for ESPN in the Short Course Off-Road Drivers Association Series (SODA). With Jimmie and younger brothers Jarit and Jessie in tow, the family spent most weekends camping and doing what they loved – racing on two wheels and dirt up and down the west coast. Jimmie Johnson is a seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion at Hendrick Motorsports where he’s driven the No. Jimmie Johnson is one of the most accomplished professional athletes of his era. His ASA victories opened the door for his move to NASCAR. The Foundation currently focuses on K-12 public education. The only race car driver in history to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, he is a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, sharing the all-time record with stock car … All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Copyright © 2020 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.