Jimmie Johnson News

Drivers to wear visor strips at Kansas highlighting the Jimmie Johnson Foundation

Drivers to wear visor strips at Kansas highlighting the Jimmie Johnson Foundation

October 14, 2020
Seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson will highlight the Jimmie Johnson Foundation this weekend during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City. Johnson and a number of Cup competitors will help raise awareness for the Foundation by sporting

Charlotte Motor Speedway presents historical mural to honor Jimmie Johnson; establishes $48,000 scholarship fund in his name

Charlotte Motor Speedway presents historical mural to honor Jimmie Johnson; establishes $48,000 scholarship fund in his name

October 11, 2020
In advance of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson’s final race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, speedway officials honored the career of the future Hall-of-Famer with legacy gifts both at the legendary superspeedway and

Bristol unveils Jimmie Johnson 5k walking trail and announces special 48 bicycles donation

Bristol unveils Jimmie Johnson 5k walking trail and announces special 48 bicycles donation

September 19, 2020
Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, who will retire from full-time competition in the NASCAR Cup Series following the 2020 season, will be honored in two ways by Bristol Motor Speedway officials it was announced Saturday prior to the start of the Bass Pro Shops NRA

Richmond Raceway names pedestrian tunnel the Jimmie Johnson Champions Walk

Richmond Raceway names pedestrian tunnel the Jimmie Johnson Champions Walk

September 12, 2020
Richmond Raceway (Richmond) will recognize the historic accomplishments of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson by naming the pedestrian tunnel in his honor. The pedestrian tunnel, originally constructed as part of Richmond Raceway Reimagined and unveiled

Jimmie Johnson partnering with Chip Ganassi for IndyCar deal

Jimmie Johnson partnering with Chip Ganassi for IndyCar deal

September 9, 2020
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) today announced a partnership with 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson that will see the 83-time NCS winner officially explore the possibility of racing a full road and street course calendar in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for

Jimmie Johnson misses Playoffs in final season

Jimmie Johnson misses Playoffs in final season

August 29, 2020
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 17th

Hendrick drivers to honor Jimmie Johnson with Darlington schemes

Hendrick drivers to honor Jimmie Johnson with Darlington schemes

August 20, 2020
Jimmie Johnson received a huge surprise when his teammates revealed they would be honoring him with their throwback schemes for the start of the playoffs at Darlington Raceway

Jimmie Johnson interested in full IndyCar road/street schedule next season

Jimmie Johnson interested in full IndyCar road/street schedule next season

August 19, 2020
Jimmie Johnson’s recent NTT IndyCar Series test with Chip Ganassi Racing has motivated the seven-time NASCAR Cup champion to pursue sponsorship for an ambitious 2021 calendar. Once the Californian completes the season with Rick Hendrick Motorsports and bids farewell

Jimmie Johnson’s Darlington throwback honoring Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt

Jimmie Johnson’s Darlington throwback honoring Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt

August 19, 2020
Jimmie Johnson will honor two of NASCAR's biggest legends for the start of the playoff season at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6

Jimmie Johnson to wear special Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope at Dover

Jimmie Johnson to wear special Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope at Dover

August 18, 2020
Seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson will wear the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope, which honors five charities working to improve K-12 public education, during the NASCAR Cup races at Dover (Del.) International Speedway

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

July 4, 2020
UPDATE: Jimmie Johnson posted a video message to Twitter on Saturday morning