Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Kenneth Johnsonis an American professional stock car racing driver and a six-time champion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He currently drives the No. 48 Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDriver
Date of Birth17 September 1975
CountryUnited States of America
names racing style
I grew up racing off-road trucks. They were on road courses with jumps. I made a name for myself in that style of racing.
competition racing world
The competition in today's world of racing is so tough.
sports enough drivers
Experience is invaluable. I can't express enough how much experience in this sport has helped me as a driver.
jobs car important
NASCAR does a good job of trying to keep things equal with new rules. We're not allowed to have computers in our cars to tell the crew what's going on. So the only thing you have is the driver, and the driver-crew chief relationship. That's the most important thing.
football enjoy football-season
I really enjoy the football season.
bars stools
I own motorized bar stools.
going-away pits championship
There's just a pit that develops in your stomach and doesn't go away. It's the championship pit, and it's there.
jobs world pitcher
In the World Series, when a pitcher's not doing his job, they put another one in that can.
winning car way
It is just awesome, there’s no other way to describe it. To be the first to win in a Gen-6 car … I’m just very proud of the moment.
tired winning thinking
If the roles were reversed, I would be saying the same thing. As a competitor, you're tired of the same guy winning. I guess I understand where they're coming from and what they're saying ... I don't necessarily agree with it. I think it would be great for someone to win five straight.
sports kids passion
Since I was kid, what's drawn me to racing is the feeling inside of me, the passion I have for the sport, the feeling I have while competing and doing what I do in a car, on a bike, whatever it's been
running weight four
I lift weights four times a week, usually run five days a week.
two dirt wheels
I grew up on two wheels in the dirt.
opinion feels entitled
I feel I'm entitled to my opinion, right or wrong.