Jimmie Johnson is an American professional stock car racing driver. He is a seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion. Johnson has raced in several cup series throughout his career. He is the only driver in NASCAR history to have won five consecutive championships. He has won 83 races in his career and finished 221 times in the top five.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Jimmie Johnson |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Jimmie Kenneth Johnson |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 48 years old |
| Birth Date: | 17 September 1975 |
| Birth Place: | El Cajon, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.80 m |
| Weight: | 79 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Chandra Janway (m. 2004) |
| Children: | Yes (Genevieve Marie Johnson, Lydia Norriss Johnson) |
| Profession: | American professional stock car racing driver |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $180 million |
Jimmie Johnson Biography
Jimmie Johnson was born in El Cajon, California, on September 17, 1975, to Gary Ernest Johnson and Catherine Ellen “Cathy” Johnson. When he was four years old, he began driving. He attended Granite Hills High School, where he graduated in 1993.
Jimmie Johnson Age, Height, Weight
Jimmie Johnson was born on September 17, 1975, and is 48 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.80 m, and he weighs 79 kg.
Career
Jimmie Johnson won the 60cc class championship when he was seven years old. He won several championships in the 1990s and first at Chicagoland Speedway in 2001. He worked for Herzog Motorsports during that time and left in 2001.
From the 2002 season on, he was a full-time racer. His first career victory came in the NAPA Auto Parts 500 at Auto Club Speedway. He won the Pocono Raceway, Kansas Speedway, and Coca-Cola 600 in 2003. Johnson won the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in 2005.
Johnson won the Daytona 500 and the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 in 2006. He won ten races during the 2007 season. Following the 2008 season, he became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win three consecutive championships. He won his fourth consecutive championship in 2009. In 2010, he won his fifth consecutive championship.
In 2012, he finished 14th in the Budweiser Shootout. This was followed by a second-place finish at the Samsung Mobile 500. Johnson also won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 that year. He later won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race in 2013.
He won the Budweiser Duel in 2015. In 2016, he won his seventh championship. In 2017, he won the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 and the Food City 500 back-to-back.
Jimmie Johnson Achievements and Awards
Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR EA cover athlete award in 2006. He was named ASA’s National Tour Rookie of the Year in 1998. In 2009, he was named AP Male Athlete of the Year. Johnson has won the Driver of the Year Award five times in his career. In 2011 and 2012, he was named one of Forbes’ “Most Influential Athletes.” He has numerous other accomplishments.
Jimmie Johnson’s Net Worth in 2024
Jimmie Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be more than $180 million as of February 2024. He amassed this fortune by competing in a number of races throughout his career. He’s also competed in the Race of Champions. His career accomplishments include 83 championships, 335 top-ten finishes, and 35 pole positions. Johnson has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, as well as hosted ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter.’ He has appeared in music videos, video games, and on the covers of magazines.
Jimmie Johnson is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular stock car racing drivers. He has 11 Dover International Speedway victories and 8 Charlotte Motor Speedway victories. He is the most successful active driver in NASCAR’s modern era. He has given money to various charities.
Jimmie Johnson Wife, Marriage
Jimmie Johnson married Chandra Janway in 2004 after they had known each other for two years. Genevieve Marie Johnson and Lydia Norriss Johnson are the couple’s two daughters.
In 2006, he established the Jimmie Johnson Foundation to assist needy children and families. He opened Jimmie Johnson’s Victory Lanes in 2007. In 2014, he joined the Ban Bossy campaign to promote female leadership.
