Jimmie Johnson News

Fiver charities selected to receive grants from Jimmie Johnson Foundation

Fiver charities selected to receive grants from Jimmie Johnson Foundation

July 30, 2019
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (July 30, 2019) --- 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

Cliff Daniels named crew chief for Jimmie Johnson

Cliff Daniels named crew chief for Jimmie Johnson

July 29, 2019
Hendrick Motorsports has named Cliff Daniels as the new crew chief for seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team. Daniels will assume the role immediately and be atop the pit box for Sunday’s road course race at Watkins

Friday Notebook Pocono

Friday Notebook Pocono

July 26, 2019
Jimmie Johnson left scrambling for Playoff berth at Pocono

NASCAR’s highest paid drivers

NASCAR’s highest paid drivers

July 1, 2019
The days of the $10 million driver salary are just about done (Jimmie Johnson is the last remaining one, according to multiple sources). Salaries for new drivers are typically six figures with only a handful of drivers earning more than $4 million in base salary

Johnson unveils Coca-Cola 600 scheme

Johnson unveils Coca-Cola 600 scheme

May 14, 2019
Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will feature a military-themed paint scheme for next week’s 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Jimmie Johnson Foundation and Blue Bunny Ice Cream to Offer Grant Opportunities Totaling $125,000

Jimmie Johnson Foundation and Blue Bunny Ice Cream to Offer Grant Opportunities Totaling $125,000

May 10, 2019
Public Vote To Determine 2019 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope Grant Recipients

Johnson running Boston Marathon UPDATE

Johnson running Boston Marathon UPDATE

April 15, 2019
Jimmie Johnson is running the Boston Marathon Monday morning and is shooting for a sub-three hour finish (6:52min per mile pace). He starts in Wave 1 at 10:02am/et. His bib number is 4848. Tracking should be available here: here.(4-14-2019

Best-selling diecast of 2018

Best-selling diecast of 2018

January 15, 2019
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro for Hendrick Motorsports, dominated Lionel Racing's list of best-selling die-cast in 2018

Jimmie Johnson unveils new Ally paint scheme

Jimmie Johnson unveils new Ally paint scheme

January 11, 2019
Legendary NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and Ally revealed the new look for the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet this morning, unveiling a blend of Ally's unique branding along with Johnson's iconic number and color

Jimmie Johnson Foundation announces $300,000 in Champions Grants

Jimmie Johnson Foundation announces $300,000 in Champions Grants

December 15, 2018
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today that seven schools will receive $308,000 in Champions Grants this year. The grants are awarded annually to K-12 public and charter schools in and around Chandra and Jimmie's hometowns in California and Oklahoma, as well

Jimmie Johnson Foundation announces $300,000 in Champions Grants

Jimmie Johnson Foundation announces $300,000 in Champions Grants

December 15, 2018
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced today that seven schools will receive $308,000 in Champions Grants this year. The grants are awarded annually to K-12 public and charter schools in and around Chandra and Jimmie's hometowns in California and Oklahoma, as well

When F1’s Fernando Alonso met NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson

When F1’s Fernando Alonso met NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson

November 26, 2018
Fernando Alonso was genuinely impressed by the performance of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson when the two drivers swapped rides at the Bahrain International Circuit on Monday. After several attempts, Johnson managed to set a time within 0.2s of Alonso's

‘Power of Pride’ for Johnson at Phoenix

‘Power of Pride’ for Johnson at Phoenix

November 6, 2018
POWER OF PRIDE: The final two races of the 2018 season will showcase two very special paint schemes on the No. 48 Chevrolet. Longtime sponsor Lowe's is paying homage to the unprecedented 17-year partnership with two very special paint outs. For ISM Raceway this weekend

Ally Financial joins Johnson, No. 48 team as full-season primary sponsor

Ally Financial joins Johnson, No. 48 team as full-season primary sponsor

October 28, 2018
CONCORD, N.C. - Jimmie Johnson has found a full-time ally in his mission to win a record-breaking eighth NASCAR Cup Series championship

Jimmie Johnson getting a new crew chief in 2019

Jimmie Johnson getting a new crew chief in 2019

October 10, 2018
Hendrick Motorsports has named new crew chiefs for the organization's Nos. 24 and 48 NASCAR Cup Series teams, effective at the conclusion of the 2018 racing season