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New paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson

New paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson

August 13, 2020
Jimmie Johnson and Ally Financial chief marketing officer Andrea Brimmer felt the No. 48 team would benefit from a championship-caliber reset as it pushes to make the playoffs this season. They went as far as changing the primary paint scheme on the No. 48 Ally Chevy

Nature Trail in Graves Family Campground at Michigan International Speedway to be renamed in honor of 7-time Champion Jimmie Johnson

Nature Trail in Graves Family Campground at Michigan International Speedway to be renamed in honor of 7-time Champion Jimmie Johnson

August 5, 2020
Jimmie Johnson will be remembered for many things following his final full-time season as a NASCAR Cup Series driver in 2020.  Undoubtedly, tying a NASCAR record with seven Cup Series championships is at the top of that list.  In addition to his on-track prowess, Johnson

Plan B Sales and Brett Moffitt to run Jimmie Johnson tribute scheme at Phoenix

Plan B Sales and Brett Moffitt to run Jimmie Johnson tribute scheme at Phoenix

August 3, 2020
Plan B Sales and GMS Racing are excited to announce the design of the No. 23 Chevy Silverado Brett Moffitt will pilot for Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway in November. The paint scheme will be a tribute to retiring seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Jimmie

Jimmie Johnson to test a Ganassi IndyCar UPDATE

Jimmie Johnson to test a Ganassi IndyCar UPDATE

July 28, 2020
UPDATE 3: Jimmie Johnson finally fulfilled his childhood dream of driving an Indy car with a test session Tuesday. When the seven-time NASCAR champion finished turning laps, he was sold on figuring out how to race next year in the IndyCar Series

Could Alex Bowman move to the #48 in 2021; Hendrick down to three teams?

Could Alex Bowman move to the #48 in 2021; Hendrick down to three teams?

July 24, 2020
Speaking on PRN's The Pit Reporters this week, Racin' Boys' Lee Spencer said one possibility she's hearing about Jimmie Johnson's replacement in the #48 next season is his current teammate, Alex Bowman

Kentucky Speedway officials rename primary track roadway in honor of 7-time Cup champ Jimmie Johnson

Kentucky Speedway officials rename primary track roadway in honor of 7-time Cup champ Jimmie Johnson

July 12, 2020
NASCAR superstar Jimmie Johnson was honored by Kentucky Speedway officials today prior to the running of the 10th annual Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart NASCAR Cup Series race

Jimmie Johnson looking forward to Kentucky Speedway return following positive COVID-19 test

Jimmie Johnson looking forward to Kentucky Speedway return following positive COVID-19 test

July 10, 2020
An upbeat Jimmie Johnson said Friday that his feelings have spanned anger, anticipation and ultimately optimism in the week since his positive test for COVID-19, setting an emotional tone for his return to stock-car racing this weekend at Kentucky Speedway

Jimmie Johnson cleared for NASCAR return

Jimmie Johnson cleared for NASCAR return

July 8, 2020
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to return to competition. He will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Hendrick Motorsports in this weekend’s Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway

Jimmie Johnson discusses COVID-19 diagnosis; transcript

Jimmie Johnson discusses COVID-19 diagnosis; transcript

July 4, 2020
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE, met with media via teleconference and discussed that he and his wife, Chandra, tested positive for COVID-19, his emotional and mental outlook, his activities over the past week or so, the concerns over his daughters, missing

Jimmie Johnson tests positive for COVID-19; Justin Allgaier in the #48 at Indianapolis UPDATE

Jimmie Johnson tests positive for COVID-19; Justin Allgaier in the #48 at Indianapolis UPDATE

UPDATE: Jimmie Johnson posted a video message to Twitter on Saturday morning

Jimmie Johnson discusses Indianapolis, upcoming IndyCar test

Jimmie Johnson discusses Indianapolis, upcoming IndyCar test

July 3, 2020
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE, met with media via teleconference to discuss his upcoming IndyCar test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, how he’s preparing for the test, his thoughts going into the race weekend at the track, and more. Transcript

Scholarship established in Jimmie Johnson’s name for youth pursuing professional skills at Monroe Career & Technical Institute

Scholarship established in Jimmie Johnson’s name for youth pursuing professional skills at Monroe Career & Technical Institute

June 23, 2020
The Mattioli Foundation, in conjunction with Pocono Raceway, have established the Jimmie Johnson Legacy Scholarship for students pursuing professional skills at the Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI.) This scholarship recognizes and celebrates the achievements

Tunnel at Homestead-Miami Speedway to be named in honor of Jimmie Johnson

Tunnel at Homestead-Miami Speedway to be named in honor of Jimmie Johnson

June 12, 2020
For 25 years, some of the greatest drivers across all disciplines have traveled through the Turn 3 tunnel on their way into the hallowed grounds of Homestead-Miami Speedway.  None greater, though, than Jimmie Johnson, a 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who claimed

Atlanta Motor Speedway names grandstand after Jimmie Johnson

Atlanta Motor Speedway names grandstand after Jimmie Johnson

June 5, 2020
Atlanta Motor Speedway is renaming one of its grandstands to honor the legacy of 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson fails post-race inspection

Jimmie Johnson fails post-race inspection

May 25, 2020
UPDATE: An interview with:  NASCAR Cup Series Director Jay Fabian

Ally Racing honors military with new paint scheme, USO donation

Ally Racing honors military with new paint scheme, USO donation

May 19, 2020
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and his sponsor Ally gave troops a virtual sneak peek at the military-themed paint scheme he’ll drive in the Memorial Day weekend race in Charlotte as part of a tribute to military heroes

Team Chevy at Darlington: Post-Race Notes and Quotes

Team Chevy at Darlington: Post-Race Notes and Quotes

May 17, 2020
NASCAR CUP SERIES

Jimmie Johnson Darlington accident quote

Jimmie Johnson Darlington accident quote

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Sidelined in crash on lap 89

Jimmie Johnson still plans to retire at the end of 2020

Jimmie Johnson still plans to retire at the end of 2020

May 10, 2020
If not for the pandemic, which caused NASCAR to leave Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 13, [Jimmie] Johnson would be a dozen races into what was supposed to be a farewell tour of sorts, his 19th and final full-time season. Instead, he has run only four races and has

Jimmie Johnson says “opportunity could be there” to return in 2021 UPDATE

Jimmie Johnson says “opportunity could be there” to return in 2021 UPDATE

April 9, 2020
UPDATE: Talking to the media Thursday morning, Jimmie Johnson was asked again if he was reconsidering retirement