Jimmie Johnson News

Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Blue Bunny Ice Cream announce recipients of the 2017 Helmet of Hope:

Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Blue Bunny Ice Cream announce recipients of the 2017 Helmet of Hope:

May 18, 2017
Seven- time NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, along with Mike Wells, President and CEO of Wells Enterprises, Inc., 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

Johnson’s patriotic Lowe’s Chevy for 600 unveiled on special trip to Ft. Bragg:

Johnson’s patriotic Lowe’s Chevy for 600 unveiled on special trip to Ft. Bragg:

May 18, 2017
When Lowe's and Jimmie Johnson wanted to unveil the special #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet SS that the driver will pilot for the Memorial Day weekend 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, they wanted to make it special.[More]

Johnson, Lowe’s renewal expected soon:

Johnson, Lowe’s renewal expected soon:

May 16, 2017
Rick Hendrick said he is ready to announce a new deal with Jimmie Johnson sponsor Lowe's 'probably anytime over the next 3-4 weeks and Nationwide also has indicated a willingness to continue with Hendrick Motorsports after the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the

Bold move propels McMurray to runner-up finish

Bold move propels McMurray to runner-up finish

May 8, 2017
Race winner #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wasn't the only driver who made a strong move on the final lap of Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. After Stenhouse took the lead from #18-Kyle Busch, thanks in part to a push from #48-Jimmie Johnson, #1-Jamie McMurray

Last-lap pass lifts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to victory at Talladega

Last-lap pass lifts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to victory at Talladega

May 7, 2017
There's no longer a goose egg in the win column next to #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s name. With a last-lap pass in Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Stenhouse collected his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 158th start and delivered the

Jimmie Johnson stays hot with Monday victory at Bristol

Jimmie Johnson stays hot with Monday victory at Bristol

April 25, 2017
Grabbing the lead from #4-Kevin Harvick on Lap 480 of 500 in Monday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, #48-Jimmie Johnson stayed out front for the final 21 laps and beat #14-Clint Bowyer to the finish line by 1.199 seconds. The checkered flag was Johnson's

Race Stats and Facts from Bristol

Race Stats and Facts from Bristol

April 25, 2017
#48-Jimmie Johnson: 82nd career MENCS win (1 away from tying Cale Yarborough for 6th all-time and 2 from tying Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for 4th) Johnson: 2nd win this season (also won last race at Texas); won multiple races in all 16 Cup Series seasons and

Jimmie Johnson wins rain delayed race at Bristol:

Jimmie Johnson wins rain delayed race at Bristol:

April 24, 2017
#48- Jimmie Johnson won the rain delayed (was supposed to run Sunday) Food City 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway for his 2nd win of the season, 2nd win at Bristol and 82nd career win. It is the 11th win at Bristol by a Hendrick Motorsports

Goodyear next tire tests at Indy..then Kentucky

Goodyear next tire tests at Indy..then Kentucky

April 23, 2017
#48- Jimmie Johnson leads the list of drivers participating in the test scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2.5-mile. #2-Brad Keselowski, #11-Denny Hamlin and #38-David Ragan are also expected to attend in preparation for the July 23 event. The Indy exercise

Jimmie Johnson’s victory celebration comes with a price

Jimmie Johnson’s victory celebration comes with a price

April 22, 2017
After his victory two weeks ago at Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson was late for his post-race press conference - and with good reason. Because of a malfunction with his fluid delivery system, Johnson was dehydrated by the end of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Original Artwork by NASCAR Artist Sam Bass To Sell at Auction

Original Artwork by NASCAR Artist Sam Bass To Sell at Auction

April 19, 2017
For more than three decades, NASCAR fans eagerly snapped up prints of famous Sam Bass paintings featuring such legends as Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and others. Now, for the first time, they can own the original pieces of art themselves.

More teams eligible for playoffs so far this year:

More teams eligible for playoffs so far this year:

April 17, 2017
After seven races in the NASCAR season, the sport's premier series is experiencing its highest level of parity this early since the introduction of the current playoff format in 2014. Jimmie Johnson's win Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway put the number of teams and drivers

Johnson treated at infield car center after race:

Johnson treated at infield car center after race:

April 9, 2017
Jimmie Johnson's celebration of his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win of the season was interrupted by a visit to the infield care center at Texas Motor Speedway. Johnson complained about overheating and cramping up during his Victory Lane interviews, moments

Race recap: New pavement at Texas can’t stop Jimmie Johnson juggernaut:

Race recap: New pavement at Texas can’t stop Jimmie Johnson juggernaut:

April 9, 2017
Jimmie Johnson proved on Sunday that you can't keep a good driver, a good car and a good team down for long-even if you change the playing field at one of his favorite race tracks. The seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion passed Joey Logano for the

Johnson wins at Texas:

Johnson wins at Texas:

April 9, 2017
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway for his 1st win of the season, 7th at Texas, and 81st career win. He led 16 of the 334 laps, the final 16 laps of the race. #42-Larson finished second (