ABOUT
About Jimmie
Jimmie Johnson is one of the most accomplished professional athletes of his era. And that’s only part of his story.
Jimmie Johnson’s racing journey began at just five years old, riding dirt bikes in his Southern California hometown. His natural talent quickly set him apart, and by his teens, he was already nationally ranked. At 15, a scout from a major car manufacturer discovered him, launching a career that would redefine success in motorsports. Now, more than three decades later, Jimmie remains a fierce competitor both on and off the track.
Over the course of his career, Jimmie – better known as No. 48 – became a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, sharing the record with stock car racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
To date, he has won 83 times in the NASCAR Cup Series, and his run of five championships in a row (2006-2010) is one of the greatest ever seen in sports. In 2024, Jimmie was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and he is the only race car driver in history to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Eager to embrace a new challenge, Johnson spent two seasons racing in the INDYCAR Series and was named the 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.
Off the track, his competitive drive doesn’t quit. In 2018, he ran the Boston Marathon in 3:09:07. He also competed in a half Ironman, which consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run. Up next? Stay tuned…
Getting down to business
In 2022, Jimmie took on his next big challenge in the world of racing – becoming co-owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB with businessman and entrepreneur Maury Gallagher.
LEGACY M.C. competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and Jimmie’s own No. 84 limited schedule entry (that’s right – despite his best efforts, Jimmie has never fully retired from racing).
In addition to LEGACY M.C., Jimmie has a number of interests across various industries, including a partnership with Chopt Creative Salad Company and investments in the Charlotte, North Carolina-based veterinary practice Petfolk, the award-winning Frank August bourbon, and FluidLogic, the leader in high-performance active hydration systems.
On the home front
Nothing matters more to Jimmie than his family.
His wife, Chandra, is a champion of art and design and has owned and operated the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2015. Together, Chandra and Jimmie are the proud parents of two impressive daughters, Genevieve and Lydia, who have taken the family’s love for racing in a new direction: competitive equestrian show jumping. Jimmie dedicates a significant portion of his photographic talents to capturing his girls doing what they love.
Giving Back
Jimmie and Chandra have always believed in the power and importance of supporting the communities they’ve called home.
In 2006, they put this belief into action, launching the Jimmie Johnson Foundation with the mission to assist children, families, and communities in need throughout the United States. Since then, the foundation has committed more than $13.3 million to various K-12 public schools and charities across the United States.
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Jimmie Johnson, Accomplished Author
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