Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson (born September 17, 1975), nicknamed "Superman" by fellow driver Mark Martin,[1] is an American stock car racer from El Cajon, California. Johnson started his NASCAR career in 1996 and currently drives the 48 Lowe's / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet Impala co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon operated by Hendrick Motorsports. In 2010, Johnson became the only driver to win five consecutive championships in the Sprint Cup Series.[2] He is the 2009 Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver of the Year, as well as being considered as 2000's "Best Driver of the Decade."
Personal life
Johnson was born in El Cajon, California on September 17, 1975. He attended Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, California near San Diego. At Granite Hills the No. 48 is retired for all sports in honor of Johnson. He married Chandra Janway on December 11, 2004, and on January 4, 2010, the Associated Press reported that the Johnsons were expecting their first child, a girl, in July 2010.[3] On Wednesday, July 7, 2010, Johnson's wife Chandra gave birth to a daughter, Genevieve Marie.[4] Johnson is an avid San Diego Padres and San Diego Chargers fan as they are his hometown teams. He also follows the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Panthers (His adopted team since he is now based in North Carolina; the latter is based in Charlotte, close to Lowe's headquarters in Mooresville, NC). As is the custom on Fox's NFC Championship Game broadcasts (or Super Bowl when Fox has the Super Bowl that year), Johnson appeared on the post-game show for the 2007 NFC Championship game when the Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints (The NASCAR Sprint Cup champion makes an appearance during that game). His interview aired directly opposite of the opening kickoff of the AFC Championship game.
Johnson maintains strong ties to the San Diego area. He is a part of one of the local San Diego Chevy dealers that carries his name (along with owner Rick Hendrick). Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet in the Kearny Mesa section of San Diego County. Johnson was named San Diego's Pro-Athlete of the Year by the San Diego Hall of Champions on January 31, 2007, and San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders also proclaimed October 9 Jimmie Johnson Day. He is a former co-host of the weekly radio broadcast, "Not What You Expected", which he hosted with NASCAR journalist Marty Smith on XM Satellite Radio. They had numerous guests on the show including Major League Baseball player and Johnson's high school friend Marcus Giles, fellow drivers Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, and Jeff Gordon, crew chief Chad Knaus, singer and friend Nick Lachey, and others. In November 2009, Johnson signed a mini-series deal with HBO for a NASCAR based reality show, like the Dallas Cowboys did in 2008. Cameras followed Johnson from January 2010 up to the 2010 Daytona 500.[5]
Early racing career
He began his racing career on 50cc motorcycles at the age of five years old. Johnson was successful on motorcycles at an early age, and by the time he was eight, he won the 60cc class championship despite injuring his knee with several races left in the season. From motorcycle racing he made the move onto four wheels and was picked up by Nelson & Nelson Racing. He went on to compete in several off-road leagues including SODA, SCORE International and Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group. During this time he was introduced to Herb Fischel who was the head of Motorsports at General Motors. During his time in the SODA, SCORE and MTEG series, he accumulated over 25 wins, 100 top-three finishes, six championships, and received Rookie of the Year honors in all three leagues. Johnson raced with Herzog Motorsports in the 1996 and 1997 SODA series. Johnson was a field reporter for Marty Reid and ESPN in the SODA series.
In 1998, Johnson joined the American Speed Association (ASA) circuit after having competed in only six stock car races in his life.[6] Herzog hired veteran crew chief Howie Lettow, who had guided Tony Raines to the 1996 championship.[6] Johnson finished fourth in the season points while picking up Rookie of the Year honors.[6] During this time, Johnson also began racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving in three events. In 1999, Johnson continued to run in both the ASA and the Nationwide Series,[6] winning twice and finishing third in the ASA point race. By 2000, Johnson became a full time Nationwide Series driver with Herzog Motorsports, finished 10th in the points standings and third in the Rookie of the Year standings. He won his only Nationwide Series race in 2001 at the Hills Brothers Coffee 300 at Chicagoland Speedway in his 81st series event. After a mediocre finish to his second year in the NASCAR Nationwide series, Johnson was teamed up with crew chief Chad Knaus.
For the 2000 season, Herzog Motorsports was in a dilemma after losing their sponsor, Alltel, to Penske Racing shortly after Roger Penske's son Gregory was named to Alltel's Board of Directors. During the driver's meeting before the Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway, Johnson asked fellow NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon for advice. Gordon kept in touch with Johnson after the discussion, and a few months later, Hendrick Motorsports, on Gordon's recommendation, offered him a driver development deal with the potential of advancing in 2002. Gordon would become a share owner of the #48 team that Johnson would end up driving for in 2002. Johnson's pre-Sprint Cup career is also noted for a crash that occurred at Watkins Glen in 2000 when the brakes on his car failed heading into turn one. With his car running almost at full-speed, Johnson crashed head-on into the Styrofoam insulation and guardrail. Johnson emerged from the car uninjured.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career
2002–2005
In 2002, Johnson started racing full time in the Winston Cup Series. In 2002 Johnson had 3 wins, 4 poles, 6 top-fives, 21 top-tens, and he led 838 laps throughout the season.The races he won include the Auto Club 500, the MBNA 400, and the MBNA America 400. Even though his statistics were good he still did not win the Rookie of the Year Award where NASCAR was wanting more consistent finishes. In the 2002 season he had 3 DNFs and finished 5th in the point standings.[7][8]
For his 2003 Cup campaign, Johnson had three points-race victories: first winning the Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway and later sweeping both races at New Hampshire International Speedway, the New England 300 and the Sylvania 300. His 2003 Cup season statistics include 14 top-five finishes and 20 top-ten finishes, with an average finishing position of 11.4. Johnson finished the season second in the points standings to Matt Kenseth. Johnson got his first and second wins in back to back weekends by winning The Winston on May 18 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, both at Lowe's Motor Speedway.[9][10]
In 2004, Johnson started off badly but over the season he collected 8 wins, 20 top-fives, 23 top-tens, and he finished 2nd in the point standings. The races he won include the Carolina Dodge Dealers 400, the Coca-Cola 600, the Pocono 500, the Pennsylvania 500, the UAW-GM Quality 500, the Subway 500, the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500, and the Mountain Dew Southern 500. He also has 7 DNFs.[11][12]
In 2005, Johnson stayed in the top five in the points standings all year, winning at Las Vegas, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Dover International Speedway, and then again at Lowe's Motor Speedway. In total, Johnson had four straight wins at his sponsor (Lowe's) sponsored track in Charlotte, North Carolina, and became only the second driver to win three consecutive races in one of NASCAR's majors (his car owner, Jeff Gordon, won four consecutive Southern 500 titles from 1995–1998, but that leg of the Grand Slam was eliminated in the Ferko lawsuit). Johnson had a chance to win the championship coming into the November 20 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but finished 5th in points after crashing at the midway point of the event with a tire problem. Tony Stewart, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, and Mark Martin all finished ahead of the #48 Chevrolet. Johnson's 2005 Cup season statistics include 22 top-10 finishes with an average finishing position of 12.7.[13][14]
2006–2010
In 2006 Johnson had a dream season, winning five races and receiving the Nextel Cup Series championship, his first of five. The races he won include the Daytona 500, UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400, Aaron's 499, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, and the Subway 500. In 2006 he also won the Nextel All-Star Challenge. His 2006 statistics include 13 top-fives, 24 top-tens, 1 pole, and he led 854 laps. In 2007 Johnson had 10 wins, 4 poles, 20 top-fives, and 24 top-tens.[15][16]
The races he won in 2007 include the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400, Kobalt Tools 500, Goody's Cool Orange 500, Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400, Sharp AQUOS 500, Chevy Rock & Roll 400, Subway 500, Pep Boys Auto 500, Dickies 500, and the Checker Auto Parts 500. In 2007 he would win his second consecutive championship. Overall he led 1289 laps in the season.[17][18]
His 2008 season was once again a dream season with 7 wins, 6 poles, 15 top-fives, 22 top-tens, and the Sprint Cup Series Championship. The races he won in 2008 was the Subway Fresh Fit 500, the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, the Pepsi 500, the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, the Camping World RV 400, the TUMS QuikPak 500, and the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. In the year 2008, Johnson only had one DNF which was during the Coca-Cola 600. In 2008 he tied NASCAR history by being the second driver to win three consecutive championships. In the 2008 season Johnson has a total of 1,959 laps led.[19][20]
During his 2009 season Johnson had 7 wins, 4 poles, 16 top-fives, 24 top-tens, and he led a total of 2,238 laps.The races he won was the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500, the Autism Speaks 400, the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, the AAA 400, the Pepsi 500, the NASCAR Banking 500, and the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. In 2009 Johnson had 2 DNFs, one during the Aarons 499, and the other one during the Budweiser Shootout. He made NASCAR history in 2009 by being the only driver to win four consecutive championships.[21][22]
In 2010, Johnson added a 5th consecutive championship to his record streak. He had 2 pole positions, 17 top-fives, 23 top-tens, 6 wins, 1326 laps led, and he had four DNFs which were during the Daytona 500, the Aaron's 499, the Showtime Southern 500, and the Coke Zero 400, the most since 2007. The races he won include the Auto Club 500, the Shelby American, the Food City 500, the Toyota/Save Mart 350, the Lenox Industrial Tools 301, and the AAA 400.[23][24] He also won Tony Stewart's charity race, Prelude to the Dream, his first victory on a dirt oval.[25]
List of Jimmie Johnson's wins
| Win No. | Date | Track | Race Name | Distance (laps/miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 2002 |  Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA |
NAPA Auto Parts 500 | 250 / 500 |
| 2 | June 2, 2002 |  Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
MBNA Platinum 400 | 400 / 400 |
| 3 | September 22, 2002 | Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
MBNA All-American Heroes 400 | 400 / 400 |
| – | May 17, 2003 |  Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
The Winston† | 90 / 135 |
| 4 | May 25, 2003 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
Coca-Cola 600 | 276 / 414(1) |
| 5 | July 20, 2003 |  New Hampshire Motor Speedway at Loudon, NH |
New England 300 | 300 / 317.4 |
| 6 | September 14, 2003 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway at Loudon, NH |
Sylvania 300 | 300 / 317.4 |
| 7 | March 21, 2004 |  Darlington Raceway at Darlington, SC |
Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 | 293 / 400.238 |
| 8 | May 30, 2004 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
Coca-Cola 600 | 400 / 600 |
| 9 | June 13, 2004 |  Pocono Raceway at Long Pond, PA |
Pocono 500 | 200 / 500 |
| 10 | August 1, 2004 | Pocono Raceway at Long Pond, PA |
Pennsylvania 500 | 200 / 500 |
| 11 | October 16, 2004 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
UAW-GM Quality 500 | 334 / 501 |
| 12 | October 24, 2004 |  Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Subway 500 | 500 / 263 |
| 13 | October 31, 2004 |  Atlanta Motor Speedway at Hampton, GA |
Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 | 325 / 500.5 |
| 14 | November 14, 2004 | Darlington Raceway at Darlington, SC |
Mountain Dew Southern 500 | 367 / 501.322 |
| – | February 12, 2005 |  Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, FL |
Budweiser Shootout† | 70 / 175 |
| 15 | March 13, 2005 |  Las Vegas Motor Speedway at Las Vegas, NV |
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 | 267 / 400.5 |
| 16 | May 29, 2005 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
Coca-Cola 600 | 400 / 600 |
| 17 | September 25, 2005 | Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
MBNA RacePoints 400 | 404 / 404(2) |
| 18 | October 15, 2005 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
UAW-GM Quality 500 | 336 / 504(3) |
| 19 | February 19, 2006 | Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, FL |
Daytona 500 | 203 / 507.5(4) |
| 20 | March 12, 2006 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway at Las Vegas, NV |
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 | 270 / 405(5) |
| 21 | May 1, 2006 |  Talladega Superspeedway at Talladega, AL |
Aaron’s 499 | 188 / 500.08 |
| – | May 20, 2006 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
NEXTEL All-Star Challenge† | 90 / 135 |
| 22 | August 6, 2006 |  Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Speedway, IN |
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard | 160 / 400 |
| 23 | October 22, 2006 | Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Subway 500 | 500 / 263 |
| 24 | March 11, 2007 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway at Las Vegas, NV |
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 | 267 / 400.5 |
| 25 | March 18, 2007 | Atlanta Motor Speedway at Hampton, GA |
Kobalt Tools 500 | 325 / 500.5 |
| 26 | April 1, 2007 | Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Goody's Cool Orange 500 | 500 / 263 |
| 27 | May 6, 2007 | Richmond International Raceway at Richmond, VA |
Crown Royal presents the Jim Stewart 400 | 400 / 300 |
| 28 | September 2, 2007 | Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA |
Sharp Aquos 500 | 250 / 500 |
| 29 | September 8, 2007 | Richmond International Raceway at Richmond, VA |
Chevy Rock n Roll 400 | 400 / 300 |
| 30 | October 21, 2007 | Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Subway 500 | 506 / 266.156(6) |
| 31 | October 28, 2007 | Atlanta Motor Speedway at Hampton, GA |
Pep Boys Auto 500 | 329 / 506.66(7) |
| 32 | November 4, 2007 |  Texas Motor Speedway at Fort Worth, TX |
Dickies 500 | 334 / 501 |
| 33 | November 11, 2007 |  Phoenix International Raceway at Avondale, AZ |
Checker Auto Parts 500 | 312 / 312 |
| 34 | April 12, 2008 | Phoenix International Raceway at Avondale, AZ |
Subway Fresh Fit 500 | 312 / 312 |
| 35 | July 27, 2008 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Speedway, IN |
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard | 160 / 400 |
| 36 | August 31, 2008 | Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA |
Pepsi 500 | 250 / 500 |
| 37 | September 7, 2008 | Richmond International Raceway at Richmond, VA |
Chevy Rock n Roll 400 | 400 / 300 |
| 38 | September 28, 2008 |  Kansas Speedway at Kansas City, KS |
Camping World RV 400 presented by Coleman | 267 / 400.5 |
| 39 | October 19, 2008 | Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Tums QuikPak 500 | 504 / 265.104(8) |
| 40 | November 9, 2008 | Phoenix International Raceway at Avondale, AZ |
Checker O'Reilly Parts 500 | 313 / 313(9) |
| 41 | March 29, 2009 | Martinsville Speedway at Martinsville, VA |
Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 | 500 / 263 |
| 42 | May 31, 2009 | Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
Autism Speaks 400 presented by Heluva Good! | 400 / 400 |
| 43 | July 26, 2009 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Speedway, IN |
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard | 160 / 400 |
| 44 | September 27, 2009 | Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
AAA 400 | 400 / 400 |
| 45 | October 11, 2009 | Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA |
Pepsi 500 | 250 / 500 |
| 46 | October 17, 2009 | Charlotte Motor Speedway at Concord, NC |
NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America | 334 / 501 |
| 47 | November 15, 2009 | Phoenix International Raceway at Avondale, AZ |
Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil | 312 / 312 |
| – | February 11, 2010 | Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, FL |
Gatorade Duel #1† | 60 / 150 |
| 48 | February 21, 2010 | Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA |
Auto Club 500 | 250 / 500 |
| 49 | February 28, 2010 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway at Las Vegas, NV |
Shelby American | 267 / 400.5 |
| 50 | March 21, 2010 |  Bristol Motor Speedway at Bristol, TN |
Food City 500 | 500 / 266.5 |
| 51 | June 20, 2010 | Infineon Raceway at Sonoma, CA |
Toyota/Save Mart 350 | 110 / 218.9 |
| 52 | June 27, 2010 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway at Loudon, NH |
Lenox Industrial Tools 301 | 301 / 318.458 |
| 53 | September 26, 2010 | Dover International Speedway at Dover, DE |
AAA 400 | 400 / 400 |
†Non-points race
(1) – Race scheduled for 400 laps / 600 miles, but shortened to 276 laps / 414 miles due to rain.
(2) – Race scheduled for 400 laps/miles, but extended to 404 laps/miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(3) – Race scheduled for 334 laps / 501 miles, but extended to 336 laps / 504 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(4) – Race scheduled for 200 laps / 500 miles, but extended to 203 laps / 507.5 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(5) – Race scheduled for 267 laps / 400.5 miles, but extended to 270 laps / 405 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(6) – Race scheduled for 500 laps / 263 miles, but extended to 506 laps / 266.156 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(7) – Race scheduled for 325 laps / 500.5 miles, but extended to 329 laps / 506.66 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(8) – Race scheduled for 500 laps / 263 miles, but extended to 504 laps / 265.104 miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
(9) – Race scheduled for 312 laps/miles, but extended to 313 laps/miles due to a Green-white-checker finish.
Complete Sprint Cup Series results
Note:This list does not include exhibition races.
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | No. | Sponsor | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | NSCC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY | NCA | LSV | ATL | DAR | BRI | TEX | MAR | TAL | CAL | RIC | LOW | DOV | MIC | POC | SEA | DY2 | CHI | NHA | PO2 | IND | GLN | MI2 | BR2 | DA2 | RI2 | DV2 | KAN | LO2 29 |
MA2 | TL2 | PHO | NC2 | HOM 25 |
AT2 29 |
NH2 | 37th | 210 |
| 2002 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 15 |
NCA 28 |
LSV 6 |
ATL 3 |
DAR 6 |
BRI 7 |
TEX 6 |
MAR 35 |
TAL 7 |
CAL 1 |
RIC 31 |
LOW 7 |
DOV 1 |
POC 3 |
MIC 14 |
INF 35 |
DY2 8 |
CHI 4 |
NHA 15 |
PO2 15 |
IND 9 |
GLN 16 |
MI2 7 |
BR2 34 |
DR2 9 |
RI2 13 |
NH2 9 |
DV2 1 |
KAN 10 |
TL2 37 |
LO2 6 |
MA2 6 |
AT2 22 |
NC2 37 |
PHO 15 |
HOM 8 |
5th | 4625 |
| 2003 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 3 |
NCA 8 |
LSV 11 |
ATL 32 |
DAR 27 |
BRI 8 |
TEX 8 |
TAL 15 |
MAR 9 |
CAL 16 |
RIC 19 |
LOW 1 |
DOV 38 |
POC 12 |
MIC 16 |
INF 17 |
DY2 18 |
CHI 3 |
NHA 1 |
PO2 15 |
IND 18 |
GLN 4 |
MI2 27 |
BR2 5 |
DR2 3 |
RI2 11 |
NH2 1 |
DV2 8 |
TL2 34 |
KAN 7 |
LO2 3 |
MA2 2 |
AT2 3 |
PHO 2 |
NC2 2 |
HOM 3 |
2nd | 4932 |
| 2004 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 5 |
NCA 41 |
LSV 16 |
ATL 4 |
DAR 1 |
BRI 16 |
TEX 9 |
MAR 4 |
TAL 4 |
CAL 2 |
RIC 2 |
LOW 1 |
DOV 32 |
POC 1 |
MIC 4 |
INF 5 |
DY2 2 |
CHI 2 |
NHA 11 |
PO2 1 |
IND 36 |
GLN 40 |
MI2 40 |
BR2 3 |
CA2 14 |
RI2 36 |
NH2 11 |
DV2 10 |
TL2 37 |
KAN 32 |
LO2 1 |
MA2 1 |
AT2 1 |
PHO 6 |
DA2 1 |
HOM 2 |
2nd | 4995 |
| 2005 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 5 |
CAL 2 |
LSV 1 |
ATL 2 |
BRI 6 |
MAR 8 |
TEX 3 |
PHO 15 |
TAL 20 |
DAR 7 |
RIC 40 |
LOW 1 |
DOV 4 |
POC 6 |
MIC 19 |
INF 36 |
DY2 6 |
CHI 3 |
NHA 13 |
PO2 12 |
IND 38 |
GLN 5 |
MI2 10 |
BR2 36 |
CA2 16 |
RI2 25 |
NH2 8 |
DV2 1 |
TL2 31 |
KAN 6 |
LO2 1 |
MA2 3 |
AT2 16 |
TX2 5 |
PH2 7 |
HOM 40 |
5th | 4796 |
| 2006 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 1 |
CAL 2 |
LSV 1 |
ATL 6 |
BRI 30 |
MAR 3 |
TEX 11 |
PHO 7 |
TAL 1 |
RIC 12 |
DAR 4 |
LOW 2 |
DOV 6 |
POC 10 |
MIC 6 |
INF 10 |
DY2 32 |
CHI 6 |
NHA 9 |
PO2 6 |
IND 1 |
GLN 17 |
MI2 13 |
BR2 10 |
CA2 11 |
RI2 23 |
NH2 39 |
DV2 13 |
KAN 14 |
TL2 24 |
LO2 2 |
MA2 1 |
AT2 2 |
TX2 2 |
PH2 2 |
HOM 9 |
1st | 6470 |
| 2007 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 39 |
CAL 3 |
LSV 1 |
ATL 1 |
BRI 16 |
MAR 1 |
TEX 38 |
PHO 4 |
TAL 2 |
RIC 1 |
DAR 3 |
LOW 10 |
DOV 15 |
POC 42 |
MIC 19 |
INF 17 |
NHA 5 |
DY2 10 |
CHI 37 |
IND 39 |
PO2 5 |
GLN 3 |
MI2 3 |
BR2 21 |
CA2 1 |
RI2 1 |
NH2 6 |
DV2 14 |
KAN 3 |
TL2 2 |
LO2 14 |
MA2 1 |
AT2 1 |
TX2 1 |
PH2 1 |
HOM 7 |
1st | 5202 |
| 2008 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 27 |
CAL 2 |
LSV 29 |
ATL 13 |
BRI 18 |
MAR 4 |
TEX 2 |
PHO 1 |
TAL 13 |
RIC 30 |
DAR 13 |
LOW 39 |
DOV 7 |
POC 6 |
MIC 6 |
INF 15 |
NHA 9 |
DY2 23 |
CHI 2 |
IND 1 |
PO2 3 |
GLN 7 |
MI2 17 |
BR2 33 |
CA2 1 |
RI2 1 |
NH2 2 |
DV2 5 |
KAN 1 |
TL2 9 |
LO2 6 |
MA2 1 |
AT2 2 |
TX2 15 |
PH2 1 |
HOM 15 |
1st | 5220 |
| 2009 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 31 |
CAL 9 |
LSV 24 |
ATL 9 |
BRI 3 |
MAR 1 |
TEX 2 |
PHO 4 |
TAL 30 |
RIC 36 |
DAR 2 |
LOW 13 |
DOV 1 |
POC 7 |
MIC 22 |
INF 4 |
NHA 9 |
DY2 2 |
CHI 8 |
IND 1 |
PO2 13 |
GLN 12 |
MI2 33 |
BR2 8 |
AT2 36 |
RI2 11 |
NH2 4 |
DV2 1 |
KAN 9 |
CA2 1 |
LO2 1 |
MA2 2 |
TL2 6 |
TX2 38 |
PH2 1 |
HOM 5 |
1st | 5156 |
| 2010 | Hendrick Motorsports | 48 | Lowe's | Chevrolet | DAY 35 |
CAL 1 |
LSV 1 |
ATL 12 |
BRI 1 |
MAR 9 |
PHO 3 |
TEX 2 |
TAL 31 |
RIC 10 |
DAR 36 |
DOV 16 |
CHA 37 |
POC 5 |
MIC 6 |
INF 1 |
NHA 1 |
DY2 31 |
CHI 25 |
IND 22 |
PO2 10 |
GLN 28 |
MI2 12 |
BR2 35 |
AT2 3 |
RI2 3 |
NH2 25 |
DV2 1 |
KAN 2 |
CA2 3 |
CH2 3 |
MA2 5 |
TL2 7 |
TX2 9 |
PH2 5 |
HOM 2 |
1st | 6622 |
Career statistics
| Year | Races | Wins | Poles | Top 5 | Top 10 | DNF | Finish | Start | Winnings | Season Rank | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.0 | 22.0 | $122,320 | 52nd | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2002 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 13.5 | 14.3 | $3,788,268 | 5th | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2003 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 11.4 | 12.3 | $7,745,530 | 2nd | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2004 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 12.1 | 10.5 | $8,275,721 | 2nd | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2005 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 12.7 | 12.2 | $8,336,712 | 5th | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2006 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 9.7 | 10.8 | $15,875,125 | 1st | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2007 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 4 | 10.8 | 9.8 | $15,313,920 | 1st | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2008 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 10.5 | 8.5 | $15,170,464 | 1st | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2009 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 11.1 | 8.2 | $14,388,237 | 1st | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2010 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 12.7 | 9.1 | $6,535,067 | 1st | Hendrick Motorsports |
| Totals | 327 | 53 | 25 | 134 | 203 | 30 | 11.8 | 10.8 | $95,551,364 | ||
(Data as of November 21, 2010)[26][27][28][29][30]
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Johnson launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in February 2006. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. The Foundation strives to help everyone, particularly children, pursue their dreams.
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation supports charitable organizations that further the mission of the foundation. Current and past projects include granting wishes for children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation,[31] assisting the American Red Cross with disaster relief efforts,[32] building a four-lane bowling alley for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses at the Victory Junction Gang Camp, and hosting a golf tournament in San Diego to raise funds to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Johnson’s home town of El Cajon.
The foundation’s signature event is a golf tournament held each fall and sponsored by Lowe's.[33]
In 2007, 2008, and 2009, Johnson won at his home track, Auto Club Speedway, in a special Jimmie Johnson Foundation paint scheme.
Tony Pedregon, NHRA drag racer, has raced a Jimmie Johnson Foundation paint scheme at the 2009 event at Bristol Dragway. Pedregon's sponsors Quaker State and Herzog both have ties with Johnson.The Jimmie Johnson Foundation also runs as a sponsor for a race held at Phoenix International Raceway.
Other racing
Johnson has participated in off-road events, including the victory in 2002 Race of Champions with Team USA. He also appeared in the event in 2004. In 2006, Johnson was scheduled to race alongside Travis Pastrana at the event in Paris's Stade de France, but because of an injury he was not able to race. However, he still went to offer support as a consultant in dirt truck racing.
During the 2007 and 2010 season, Johnson competed in four Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series races. In 2007, he was teamed with Riley factory, whose drivers were Jim Mathews and Marc Goossens. During 2010, Johnson teamed with Jimmy Vassar, Alex Gurney, and Jon Fogarty in the GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing team.[34] He is also entered to race in the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona.[35]
| Date | Race | Track | Start | Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27–28, 2007 | Rolex 24 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | ||||
| July 5, 2007 | Brumos Porsche 250 | Daytona International Speedway | ||||
| January 30–31, 2010 | Rolex 24 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | ||||
| June 5, 2010 | Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen | Watkins Glen International | ||||
Note:Johnson was not the only driver in Grand Am events.
References
- ^ "Jimmie Johnson named AP Male Athlete of the Year – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Johnson wins fifth straight title; Edwards wins race". Sporting News. 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ^ Johnson and wife expecting 1st child
- ^ "Jimmie Johnson's Loyalty Shows with New Baby's Name". Bleacher Report. 2010-07-11. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
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- ^ a b c d Jim, Tretow. "Howie Lettow Remembered". Speed 51. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ "2002 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2002 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2003 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2003 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2004 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2004 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2005 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2005 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2006 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2006 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2007 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2007 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2008 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2008 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2009 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2009 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2010 Statistics". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "2010 Standings". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "Johnson wins Prelude to the Dream at Eldora". Autoweek.com. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ NASCAR Career Stats
- ^ Racing-reference.info Jimmie Johnson Career Statistics
- ^ Fox Sports Jimmie Johnson Career Statistics
- ^ NASCAR.com Glossary
- ^ Jayski All-time Sprint Cup Pole Winners
- ^ Jimmie Johnson Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ Celebrities Join the American Red Cross in 2008 to Help Change Lives
- ^ Annual Golf Tournament
- ^ "Jimmie Johnson Returns for Sahlen's Six Hours". Grand-am.com. 2010-05-21. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ Official Release (2010-11-24). "Johnson returns to Rolex 24 at Daytona field". Nascar.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
External links
- Team Lowe's Racing: Jimmie Johnson's official web site
- NASCAR.com: Jimmie Johnson
- Jimmie Johnson on FoxSports
- The Jimmie Johnson Foundation
- Career statistics at racing-reference.info
- Jimmie Johnson at IMDb
- Jimmie Johnson Video on FoxSports Video Archive