Jimmie Johnson News

Jimmie Johnson to wear the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope at Kentucky

Jimmie Johnson to wear the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope at Kentucky

July 10, 2018
Charlotte, N.C. (July 9, 2018) --- Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson will highlight the Jimmie Johnson Foundation this weekend during the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. In addition to wearing the Blue Bunny

FOX NASCAR bestows ‘The Byrnsie Award’ on Jimmie Johnson

FOX NASCAR bestows ‘The Byrnsie Award’ on Jimmie Johnson

June 24, 2018
FOX NASCAR presented seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson with the fourth-annual "The Byrnsie Award" during Sunday's NASCAR RACEDAY pre-race telecast from Sonoma Raceway on FS1

2018 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grant recipients announced

2018 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grant recipients announced

May 30, 2018
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (May 29, 2018) --- The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today the five recipients of this year's $25,000 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grants. The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program invites fans and consumers across the country to nominate not

2018 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grant recipients announced

2018 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grant recipients announced

May 30, 2018
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (May 29, 2018) --- The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today the five recipients of this year's $25,000 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope grants. The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program invites fans and consumers across the country to nominate not

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina extends with Hendrick, Johnson

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina extends with Hendrick, Johnson

May 18, 2018
CONCORD, N.C. (May 18, 2018) - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), which has served the people of North Carolina with high-quality health insurance for nearly 85 years, has extended its sponsorship of 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick

Jimmie Johnson optimistic despite winless drought

Jimmie Johnson optimistic despite winless drought

May 4, 2018
Dover, Del. - If it were as simple as good vibes producing great results, Californian Jimmie Johnson is a sure-bet to end a 33-race trophy drought in the AAA 400 Drive for Autism (2 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Dover (Del.) International Raceway this

Amid winless streak, Johnson has reason to be optimistic about Texas and Bristol

Amid winless streak, Johnson has reason to be optimistic about Texas and Bristol

April 2, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - When you're a seven-time champion in NASCAR's elite Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, an 83-race winner, and perpetually on the verge of hoisting that unprecedented eighth championship trophy, people are watching, dissecting and diagnosing your

Jimmie Johnson Foundation to offer grant opportunities totaling $125,000

Jimmie Johnson Foundation to offer grant opportunities totaling $125,000

March 18, 2018
FONTANA, California (March 18, 2018) - Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson announced, on behalf of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and Blue Bunny Ice Cream, the launch of the 2018 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope campaign this morning at Auto Club Speedway

Lowe’s will not return to Hendrick in 2019

Lowe’s will not return to Hendrick in 2019

March 14, 2018
CONCORD, N.C. -- The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champions No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team with driver Jimmie Johnson will have a new primary sponsor beginning next season. Lowe's Companies Inc., which has been the No. 48 team's only primary sponsor since 2001, will

NASCAR’s most valuable teams and highest paid drivers

NASCAR’s most valuable teams and highest paid drivers

February 22, 2018
[An] increasingly worrying lack of TV viewership coupled with a general investment pullback from sponsors and team owners has put NASCAR in a tight spot. The top eight NASCAR teams are now worth an average $158 million, down 2% from last year

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship race notes at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship race notes at Homestead-Miami Speedway

November 16, 2017
By The Numbers: Homestead-Miami Speedway - Number of times the winner of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway has won the title during the Playoff Era; including the last three seasons in the elimination-style format of the Playoffs (Tony Stewart, 2011; Kevin

Sunday Phoenix Notebook:

Sunday Phoenix Notebook:

November 12, 2017
Payback from Martinsville knocks Denny Hamlin out of title race; Jimmie Johnson's title hopes explode with blown tire at Phoenix; Matt Kenseth's win sends Brad Keselowski into Championship 4.[More]

Friday Phoenix Notebook:

Friday Phoenix Notebook:

November 10, 2017
Jimmie Johnson needs another miracle in final Round of 8 race; There are certain moments Dale Earnhardt Jr. would rather forget; Wide-open XFINITY Playoff Round of 8 makes for more strategic choices.[More]

Friday Texas Notebook:

Friday Texas Notebook:

November 3, 2017
Close call at Martinsville still galls Chase Elliott; Fuel system issues curtail Jimmie Johnson's practice; Texas Motor Speedway honors Dale Earnhardt Jr.; Richard Petty Motorsports announces new partner.[More]

What to Watch For: Texas:

What to Watch For: Texas:

November 2, 2017
Truex Owns 1.5-Mile Tracks; Kyle Busch Picks Up 3rd Playoff Win; Is Jimmie Johnson in Trouble?; Elliott After Martinsville Drama; Variety of Winners in XFINITY Series; Who's Hot and Who's Not.[More]

Sunday Martinsville Notebook

Sunday Martinsville Notebook

October 30, 2017
The drama between Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott garnered most of the attention after Sunday's First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and justifiably so. When Hamlin dumped Elliott in Turn 3 with three laps left in regulation, the entire complexion of the race -

Johnson to start in rear at Martinsville

Johnson to start in rear at Martinsville

October 29, 2017
Jimmie Johnson goes for his 10th Martinsville victory today but will start at the rear because he spun in qualifying and will need to change tires as well as change the gear and axle. Richard Petty owns the record for most Martinsville wins with 15, followed by Darrell

Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

October 27, 2017
Comcast announced the finalists for the 2017 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, which was created to recognize the charitable efforts of individuals associated with the NASCAR industry. Comcast's Xfinity brand has been the Official Entertainment Provider

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series News and Notes

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series News and Notes

October 26, 2017
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs kicks off its Round of 8 at Martinsville. Martin Truex Jr. heads the Playoffs leaderboard (52 points ahead of Jimmie Johnson on the cutoff line). Here's a look at the Round of 8 drivers heading into Martinsville. Hendrick

Sunday Kansas Notebook:

Sunday Kansas Notebook:

October 22, 2017
Engine failure at Kansas stuns Kyle Larson, ending his Playoff run; Jimmie Johnson survives close calls to advance in Playoff; Matt Kenseth parked-and bounced from Playoff-after rule violation.[More]