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Legacy Motor Club [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/legacy-motor-club/]‘s No. 43, Erik Jones, experienced a head-on collision at Talladega Superspeedway, [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/talladega-superspeedway/] which led to a compression fracture in his lower vertebra. The injury unfortunately ruled him out of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover and also sidelined him in Kansas. Jones, however, had shown significant recovery progress since then, and even doctors had cleared him. Despite NASCAR’s green light, Jones still chose to stay out of the AdventHealth 400 race in Kansas as a precautionary measure. Now, after almost a month’s rest, Erik Jones returned to the Darlington [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/darlington-raceway/] race on a redesigned driver’s seat. The modification in the cockpit was carried out to improve both comfort and performance during the race. Amidst all this, there is good news for the Jones family. Erik Jones and his wife took to their social media accounts to express their excitement. What good news can it be? AN UPCOMING NEW MEMBER TO THE FAMILY! Yes, you guessed it right! Erik and his wife, Holly Jones, are expecting a baby. The couple is already parents to their pet dog ‘Oscar‘ and rabbit ‘Biscuit‘. No wonder; the addition of a human sibling would be of great value to our furry friends. Holly shared the exciting news on X, saying, “We’re getting Oscar a tiny human! That Jones Baby. November 2024.” The Jones couple had an adorable customized dress prepared for their upcoming new member with the tag ‘That Jones Baby“. They also had a scarf prepared for Oscar, with a “big brother” tag. The post, undoubtedly, was well-received by fans as they showered blessings and good wishes. Someone said that Erik and Holly Jones would be excellent parents since they have already proven themselves as wonderful dog parents. An elated Erik Jones is looking forward to the All-Star Open now. ERIK JONES GETS HIS PLACE IN THE TOP 10 IN THE ALL-STAR RACE FAN VOTE The fan’s vote is running until May 19, and Erik Jones is already in the Top 10. Hence, he is already at great advantage to get his All-Star race ticket. It will be an important event for the Legacy MC, coming to North Wilkesboro. Co-owner Jimmie Johnson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jimmie-johnson/] will make a transition as a broadcaster on NBC Sports. Jones’ teammate John Hunter Nemechek [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-hunter-nemecheck/] will make his sentimental comeback to a track that was pivotal in the beginning stages of his racing career.

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<h3>Darlington Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h3>
Darlington Raceway is a race track worked for NASCAR hustling situated in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by numerous NASCAR fans and drivers and promoted as "A NASCAR Tradition."

It is of an interesting, fairly egg-molded design, an oval with the finishes of totally different setups, a condition which apparently emerged from the closeness of one finish of the track to a minnow lake the proprietor would not move. The present circumstance makes it trying for the groups to set up their vehicles' taking care of such that will be successful at the two closures.

For a long time, Darlington was the site of two yearly NASCAR Cup Series races. One, the Rebel 400, was held in the spring while the other, the Southern 500, was constantly held on Labor Day weekend. In 2003, the Labor Day race was given to California Speedway, and the Southern 500 was moved to November 2004 and was run as a component of the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
<h3>History</h3>
As of late, the track has been reconfigured; since 1997, what was the front stretch is currently the back stretch, from late 2003 to mid 2004 lights were introduced for late evening racing to beat the warmth, and the turns have been renumbered in like manner.

Seating has been expanded to roughly 65,000, in spite of the fact that it has been restricted by the closeness of an interstate behind the back stretch and another lake; the first minnow lake is a distant memory.

Darlington has something of an unbelievable quality among drivers and more seasoned fans; this is likely because of its long track length comparative with other NASCAR speedways of its time and subsequently the principal scene where a considerable lot of them got conscious of the genuinely high paces that stock vehicles could accomplish on a long track.

The track supposedly acquired the moniker The Lady in Black. It is in light of the fact that the night prior to the race the track upkeep team would cover the whole track with new asphalt sealant. Darlington is otherwise called "The Track Too Tough to Tame". It is because of the fact that drivers can pursue a lap without an issue and afterward skip off of the divider the accompanying lap.

Racers will much of the time disclose that they need to race the circuit, not their opposition. Drivers reaching the stopping point are considered to have gotten their "Darlington Stripe" on account of the missing paint on the correct side of the vehicle.

On January 28, 2019, it was uncovered on ISC's 2018 yearly report that the raceway's track seating was decreased from 58,000 to 47,000.
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<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>

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<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>

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Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200

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South Carolina Education Lottery 200

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Sep 5, 2020; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ross Chastain (10) and Chase Briscoe (98) lead the field to restart during the VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Darlington Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Darlington Raceway is a race track worked for NASCAR hustling situated in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed &#8220;The Lady in Black&#8221; and &#8220;The Track Too Tough to Tame&#8221; by numerous NASCAR fans and drivers and promoted as &#8220;A NASCAR Tradition.&#8221; It is of an interesting, fairly egg-molded design, an oval with the finishes of totally different setups, a condition which apparently emerged from the closeness of one finish of the track to a minnow lake the proprietor would not move. The present circumstance makes it trying for the groups to set up their vehicles&#8217; taking care of such that will be successful at the two closures. For a long time, Darlington was the site of two yearly NASCAR Cup Series races. One, the Rebel 400, was held in the spring while the other, the Southern 500, was constantly held on Labor Day weekend. In 2003, the Labor Day race was given to California Speedway, and the Southern 500 was moved to November 2004 and was run as a component of the Chase for the Nextel Cup. History As of late, the track has been reconfigured; since 1997, what was the front stretch is currently the back stretch, from late 2003 to mid 2004 lights were introduced for late evening racing to beat the warmth, and the turns have been renumbered in like manner. Seating has been expanded to roughly 65,000, in spite of the fact that it has been restricted by the closeness of an interstate behind the back stretch and another lake; the first minnow lake is a distant memory. Darlington has something of an unbelievable quality among drivers and more seasoned fans; this is likely because of its long track length comparative with other NASCAR speedways of its time and subsequently the principal scene where a considerable lot of them got conscious of the genuinely high paces that stock vehicles could accomplish on a long track. The track supposedly acquired the moniker The Lady in Black. It is in light of the fact that the night prior to the race the track upkeep team would cover the whole track with new asphalt sealant. Darlington is otherwise called &#8220;The Track Too Tough to Tame&#8221;. It is because of the fact that drivers can pursue a lap without an issue and afterward skip off of the divider the accompanying lap. Racers will much of the time disclose that they need to race the circuit, not their opposition. Drivers reaching the stopping point are considered to have gotten their &#8220;Darlington Stripe&#8221; on account of the missing paint on the correct side of the vehicle. On January 28, 2019, it was uncovered on ISC&#8217;s 2018 yearly report that the raceway&#8217;s track seating was decreased from 58,000 to 47,000. Quick Facts  Location Darlington, South Carolina  Operator International Speedway Corporation  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series TBA Southern 500 NASCAR Xfinity Series Toyota 200 Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series South Carolina Education Lottery 200 USAC Silver Crown Series Silver Crown Showdown at Darlington  Length 1.366 mi (2.198 km)  Most Wins David Pearson (10)  Most Starts Richard Petty (25)  Most Poles David Pearson (12)

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<h2>Erik Jones: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Erik Jones was born in Byron, Michigan in May 1996. He droves for Joe Gibbs Racing driving the No. 20 Toyota Camry in NASCAR Cup Series till 2020. On October 21, 2020, Jones announced to drive for Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 from 2021. He will be supplanting Bubba Wallace.
<h2>Erik Jones: Stats and Championship</h2>
Jones started his racing profession at seven years old, in quarter-midget racing. He started racing at age 13. He started contending in the ASA Late Model Series in 2010, where he was the youngest ever victor of the Oktoberfest race at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.

Jones was the primary driver to actually win the Rookie of the Year in every one of the three NASCAR series. He was the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion just as the CRA All-Star Tour Champion in 2011, the Snowball Derby victor in 2012 and 2013. He won the Winchester 400 in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Erik Jones won Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2015, the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016, and the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017.
<h2>Erik Jones: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/erik-jones-net-worth/#:~:text=Erik%20Jones%20net%20worth%3A%20Erik,Monster%20Energy%20NASCAR%20Cup%20Series.">celebrity net worth</a>, he has a net worth of $3 million. His first Cup Series win was in 2018 at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway.
<h2>Erik Jones: Sponsors</h2>
Sponsors of Jones are DeWalt, Sport Clips, Reser's, Simpson, Sunoco, Stanley.

[caption id="attachment_455733" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455733" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1204904681.jpg" alt="Erik Jones driving in the race at Daytona International Speedway" width="1920" height="1278" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>How to Contact Erik Jones</h2>
Erik is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Racer.

Jones is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erik_jones/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/erik_jones">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erikjonesracing">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Erik also has his own <a href="https://www.erikjonesracing.com/">official website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Erik through his <a href="https://www.erikjonesracing.com/contact-2/">contact page</a>.

Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at :

Erik Jones Racing
Attn: Autograph Requests
P.O. Box 517
Cornelius, NC 28031
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<td width="301">$3 Million</td>
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 08: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Erik Jones: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Erik Jones was born in Byron, Michigan in May 1996. He droves for Joe Gibbs Racing driving the No. 20 Toyota Camry in NASCAR Cup Series till 2020. On October 21, 2020, Jones announced to drive for Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 from 2021. He will be supplanting Bubba Wallace. Erik Jones: Stats and Championship Jones started his racing profession at seven years old, in quarter-midget racing. He started racing at age 13. He started contending in the ASA Late Model Series in 2010, where he was the youngest ever victor of the Oktoberfest race at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Jones was the primary driver to actually win the Rookie of the Year in every one of the three NASCAR series. He was the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion just as the CRA All-Star Tour Champion in 2011, the Snowball Derby victor in 2012 and 2013. He won the Winchester 400 in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Erik Jones won Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2015, the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016, and the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. Erik Jones: 2021 Net Worth According to celebrity net worth, he has a net worth of $3 million. His first Cup Series win was in 2018 at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. Erik Jones: Sponsors Sponsors of Jones are DeWalt, Sport Clips, Reser&#8217;s, Simpson, Sunoco, Stanley. DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 08: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) How to Contact Erik Jones Erik is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Racer. Jones is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Erik also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Erik through his contact page. Alternatively, one could also write a letter to his mailing address at : Erik Jones Racing Attn: Autograph Requests P.O. Box 517 Cornelius, NC 28031  Age 24 Years  Residence Byron, Michigan  Nationality American  Team Richard Petty Motorsports  Endorsements DeWalt, Sport Clips, Reser&#8217;s, Simpson, Sunoco, Stanley  Net Worth $3 Million  Birthday May 30, 1996

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Jimmie Johnson

Motorsport is one of the most competitive sports in the world where consistency is something that does not come by easy. But once in a while, there comes an athlete who embodies that consistency in a way that has never been done before. NASCAR is no different and in it, Jimmie Johnson is the epitome of consistency. The former Hendrick Motorsports driver is a member of an elite club that comprises only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt apart from him. That is the 7-time Cup Series champions club. A feat so incredibly difficult that it is almost unthinkable in today&#8217;s world. Who is Jimmie Johnson? For people who have been fans of NASCAR for a decent amount of time, this man needs no introduction. His career is defined by his 7 Cup Series championships and countless race wins. Born on September 17, 1975, the co-owner of Legacy Motor Club has done it all as a driver in the sport and more. He is the only driver ever to have won a whopping 5 NASCAR Cup Series championships on the bounce, which, in a lot of people&#8217;s opinions, makes him better than Petty or Earnhardt. That&#8217;s still a big matter of debate but there is no denying that Jimmie Johnson is one of the greatest motorsports athletes the world has ever seen. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA &#8211; JULY 29: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, looks on during practice for NTT IndyCar Series Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Jimmie Johnsonâ€™s early life Johnson was born in El Cajon, California, to Catherine Ellen and Gary Ernest Johnson. Before he fully got his foot into the world of motorsports, he was a student at the Granite Hills High School and he showed a penchant for different kinds of sports from a very young age. He was quite comfortable in the water as he showed an affinity towards swimming and water polo as a kid. But he always raced. At that age, Johnson used to participate in motorbike racing and he was quite good at it. His switch to racing stock cars began when he shifted from bikes to buggies and trucks on off-road tracks. 1997 was the year Johnson tried asphalt racing. Just a year after his debut in asphalt racing in the American Speed Association (ASA) competitions, the 7-time Cup Series winner made his debut in what is now the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Four years later, the legendary stock car racer made his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the rest, as they say, is history. But it was not just NASCAR that was of interest to him. He is a proper athlete who has competed in different kinds of sports. Some of the other disciplines that have attracted his attention are endurance events like triathlons and long-distance running. 2019 saw Johnson finish the iconic Boston Marathon with a time of 3:09:07. It&#8217;s safe to say that he is a multifaceted athlete with a lot of talent apart from motor racing but he is not the only one in his family with racing acumen. DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; JANUARY 29: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Ally Cadillac Racing Cadillac DPi, looks on before the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 29, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s wife and children Jimmie Johnson is the oldest of 3 brothers born to Catherine and Gary. His two younger brothers are named Jarit Johnson and Jessie Johnson, both of whom tested the waters in the competitive world of motorsports as they made numerous starts in the Off-Road Championships. But they were not as successful as their older brother. The 7-time Cup Series champion married Chandra Janway on December 10, 2004. The couple had known each other since 2002. They have two daughters, Genevieve, 12, and Lydia, 9. The family is a happy one, but they were faced with a tragedy in 2023. AVONDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, poses on the grid with his wife Chandra Johnson and their daughters Lydia Norriss Johnson and Genevieve Johnson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona.Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) The lives of Johnson and his wife were completely turned upside down on June 26, shortly before the first-ever Chicago Street Race. That evening in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Chandra&#8217;s parents, Jack and Terry Janway, were discovered dead alongside her 11-year-old nephew, Dalton. The authorities ultimately surmised that the incident was a murder-suicide, which shocked the motorsports community. Jimmie Johnson net worth 2024 Being a 7-time Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson has accumulated a lot of personal wealth, of which his sponsorship deals and brand endorsements were also a big part. Today, as the owner of a Cup Series team, Johnson is one of the wealthiest men in NASCAR and as of 2024, he has an estimated net worth of a whopping $160 million as per several reports. The 48-year-old has several sponsorship deals in place with companies like Gatorade, Blue Bunny, and Seiko. Among his own business is the NASCAR Cup Series team he owns, Legacy Motor Club, which switched manufacturers from Chevrolet to Toyota ahead of the 2024 season. Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s career timeline After racing motorbikes, trucks, and buggies, Jimmie Johnson made the switch to asphalt racing in 1997 and one of the first organizations he raced for was Herzog Motorsports in the ASA (American Speed Association). That year, he raced 3 times in the competition before coming back the following year and winning the ASA Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie title. His introduction to NASCAR was the 1998 Nationwide Series in which he took part in 3 races. Johnson&#8217;s full-time debut in the competition came with Herzog Motorsports in 2000. That season may have been winless but he finished an impressive P10 in the points. The following year, Johnson won his first race in a major NASCAR competition when he took the checkered flag at the 2001 Chicagoland 300 and went on to finish the season P8 in points. His talents were scouted by Jeff Gordon and Rick Hendrick and in 2002, Jimmie Johnson was in the Cup Series driving full-time for Hendrick Motorsports. Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s partnerships and brand endorsements The 7-time Cup Series champion does not face much difficulty in finding sponsors, given who he is and one of the biggest companies he has partnered up with recently is AdventHealth. It was revealed before the start of the new season that the healthcare brand would sponsor the NASCAR legend in 3 Cup Series races in 2024. The company, which used to sponsor Ross Chastain, has been in the sport since 2o15 and Johnson is one of the biggest athletes they have ever partnered with. When Legacy Motor Club executives decided to make the switch from Chevrolet to Toyota, they knew that a lot of changes were coming and the sponsorship side of things was no different. Mobil 1 Racing is one of the partners Johnson gained as team owner as it was revealed before the season began that the motor oil and lubricant heavyweight would sponsor every Toyota team in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series as per a report in Racing News. BRISTOL, TN &#8211; APRIL 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) Another company that has extended its partnership with the 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is Carvana. It is a brand that claims to be a pioneer in buying and selling used cars online. Johnson has worked with the company since 2021 when he made his debut in IndyCar and the relationship has stood the test of time. The 2024 season will be the second that they are partnering with the #84 team and the brand&#8217;s logo will be on the car&#8217;s hood for the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400. Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s investment Jimmie Johnson acquired a portion of GMS Petty Motorsports in 2022, marking the start of his ownership career in the NASCAR Cup Series. But Richard Petty sold Maury Gallagher all of the team&#8217;s shares later that year. Gallagher had paid $19 million for the majority of Richard Petty Motorsports three years prior. After deciding to go through the Cup Series jointly, the two owners rebranded it to Legacy Motor Club. After the team changed its name to LMC in 2023, it was the first major NASCAR competition season without a Petty team. In 2023, Legacy Motor Club competed in the NASCAR Cup Series as a Chevrolet team. However, the team chose to switch to Toyota for the 2024 season. The LMC owners stated that it was preferable to be one of three teams with Toyota rather than one of eight with Chevy. Given that Johnson&#8217;s team will receive a great deal of support and resources from both Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing, this decision, which has been heavily debated in the racing world, might turn out to be a highly successful one. Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s career stats There is a reason why Jimmie Johnson is considered to be one of the greatest NASCAR racers of all time and that is his on-track numbers. In the Cup Series, the 48-year-old has taken part in almost 700 races and he has racked up a whopping 83 wins so far in his Cup career. He also has 374 top-10 finishes and 36 pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, his numbers are lackluster. Johnson has taken part in 93 races in the competition, recording 1 win, 24 top 10s, and 2 pole positions. He is also a 2-time winner of the Busch Clash, Southern 500, and Daytona 500. Johnson has won the All-Star race, Coca-Cola 600, and Brickyard 400 four times each. He also won the Indianapolis race in the 2003 International Race of Champions. Jimmie Johnson records The former Hendrick Motorsports driver is no stranger to records as he has set several of them throughout his illustrious career. He is the only driver apart from the late great Dale Earnhardt Sr and Richard &#8216;The King&#8217; Petty to have won 7 NASCAR Cup Series championship titles. But Jimmie Johnson has a record to his name that neither of them or anyone in the history of NASCAR has. He is the only person t win the Cup Series five times in a row (2006-2010). HOMESTEAD, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe&#8217;s Chevrolet, poses for a portrait after winning the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images) Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s major achievements and awards It should come as no surprise that a driver of this level has won multiple individual honors apart fromÂ his seven Cup Series victories. In addition to being named one of NASCAR&#8217;s Greatest 75 drivers of all time, he has won numerous accolades, including the 1998 ASA National Tour Rookie of the Year, the 2009 AP Male Athlete of the Year, five Driver of the Year titles, the 2020 Bill France Award of Excellence, and the 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. The seven-time Cup Series winner received another award in 2024 when he was admitted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. In 2011, following his fifth consecutive championship, Johnson had the honor of meeting then-US President Barack Obama. The former President expressed interest in the legendary #48 Hendrick Motorsports car used by the NASCAR star and welcomed him into the White House. Jimmie Johnson in the 24 Hours of LeMans The 48-year-old has never participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most recognizable motorsports competitions in the world, until recently. Johnson traveled to France in 2023 as part of the Garage 56 initiative at Hendrick Motorsports. Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button, two legendary figures in motorsports, were his teammates for the event. The former HMS Cup Series driver was ecstatic with the experience as the squad met their objective of finishing the race. The team finished the race in P39. 24 Hendrick Motorsports USA Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 â€“ innovative car â€“ Jimmie Johnson USA Mike Rockenfeller Deu Jenson Button GBR during the 91st 24 Hours of Le Mans, centenary edition, 4th round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship FIA WEC, Collective car shoot, circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, Le Mans FRA, June 06 2023 automobileÂ : 24 heures du Mans â€“ FIA WEC â€“ Championnats du monde d endurance â€“ 06/06/2023 Mpsagency/Panoramic PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxITAxBEL His luck at the 24 Hours of Daytona has not been too good as Johnson never really got into his groove in that race. The last time he raced in the event was in 2011 and he could only manage a P59 finish. His best performance was in 2010 when he finished P30. Jimmie Johnson foundation Jimmie JohnsonÂ and his wife Chandra established the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006. Over the years, the foundationÂ has assisted many underprivileged families and children in a variety of ways. Through the organization&#8217;s Champion Grant program, the foundation presently concentrates on Kâ€“12 public education, according to its website. It also collaborates with the popularÂ Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grantsÂ children with life-threatening illnesses wishes. ToÂ support disaster relief operations, Johnson&#8217;s Foundation has also collaborated closely with the American Red Cross. The Hendrick Marrow Program, Victory Junction, and Habitat for Humanity are a few more charitable causes that the organization sponsors. Jimmie Johnsonâ€™s tribute to his late friends Jimmie Johnson was a compassionate and devoted friend, a side of him that often got overshadowed by his competitive one. He has paid his sincere respects to the close friends he has lost in life. Blaise Alexander, a fellow driver, and he were close friends, but their relationship tragically ended. Alexander lost his life in an instant after a crash on lap 63 of the 2001 EasyCare 100 at Lowe&#8217;s Motor Speedway, cracking the underside of his skull. In every race car Johnson has raced since, he memorialized his friend by placing his initials as a flame decal inside it. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA &#8211; AUGUST 13: Jimmie Johnson of the United States, driver of the #48 Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, prepares to drive during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 13, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Ricky Hendrick, son of Johnson&#8217;s ex-boss Rick Hendrick,Â unfortunately died in a plane disaster in 2004 along with nine other people. The seven-time Cup Series winner also placed the Hendrick plane&#8217;s tail number inside the vehicles as a sign of respect. Jimmie Johnson in popular media Jimmie Johnson has a history of special appearances in a lot of different places like TV and movies. He created television history in 2013 when he was the first athlete in the professional ranks to co-host the well-liked ESPN program SportsCenter. He has also appeared in a music video for the song &#8220;Ain&#8217;t no man&#8221; by The Avrett Brothers. Johnson has so far acted in several films and television series. Among them are Las Vegas and Herbie: Fully Loaded. He also made an appearance on a Top Gear and 24/7 episode. The seven-time Cup Series winner can be found in many NASCAR-themed video games. You can drive his #48 car in Forza Motorsport 6. Additionally, he appeared in the smartphone game Ally Racer. Jimmie Johnson&#8217;s social media The 7-time Cup Series champion is a fairly frequent user of social media and he is active on his X (Twitter) handle more often.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JimmieJohnson  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimmiejohnson/  Twitter https://twitter.com/JimmieJohnson    Full NameÂ  Jimmie Johnson  Popular Name Seven Time  Birth Place El Cajon, California  Birth Date September 17, 1975  Age 48  Height 5&#8217;9&#8243;  Weight(in pounds) 165 lbs  Parents Catherine Ellen, Gary Ernest Johnson  Siblings Jarit Johnson, Jessie Johnson  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth $160 million  Salary $17.6 million  Relationship/ Marital Status Married  Spouse Chandra Janway  Children Genevieve, Lydia  Profession NASCAR team owner  Team Legacy Motor Club

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<h3>Who is John Hunter Nemechek?</h3>
John Hunter Nemechek is a professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drives the No. 42 Toyota Camry for Legacy Motor Club, a team that is co-owned by NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek's Early Life</h3>
Nemechek is a native of Mooresville, North Carolina. He is the oldest of the three siblings and went to Davidson Day School. Like many NASCAR drivers, Nemechek’s father, Joe, was also a race car driver. He once held the record for second most starts in the national series, beating Richard Petty’s record, and won the 1992 Busch Series championship.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek’s Wife and Children</h3>
Nemechek is married to Taylor, and the couple has two daughters, Aspen and Penelope.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek’s Net Worth 2025</h3>
The LMC driver is worth around $1-$5 million, according to sources on the Internet. As far as sponsorship goes, he is backed by Pye-Barker Fire &amp; Safety, who will serve as his primary sponsor for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, he partnered up with the Backstreet Boys during the Las Vegas spring race.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek’s Career Timeline</h3>
Like most young kids, Nemechek started his racing journey early at the age of 5. Go-karts and quarter midgets are where he developed his skills before moving up to stock car racing in 2010. Back then, Nemechek had sponsorship from England Stove Works to compete in the Allison Legacy Series.

By 2012, he had moved to Late Models, and the following year, he started competing in the Southern Super Series. The driver also featured in selected NASCAR K&amp;N Pro Series East races. In 2014, Nemechek would add a major trophy to his collection by winning the Snowball Derby while announcing himself on the NASCAR stage with appearances in the Trucks Series.

His first full-time run came in 2016, where he won races at Atlanta along with an international race win in Canada. After six wins in the Truck Series with NEMCO Motorsports, Nemechek moved to Kyle Busch Motorsports.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek’s Partnerships and Endorsements</h3>
John Hunter Nemechek has been supported by brands like Toyota, Mobil 1, Pye Brothers, ROMCO Equipment, and Albertson Companies. The 2025 season will see the driver collaborate with DriverValue.com and Backstreet Boys.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek’s NASCAR Career Stats</h3>
Starting with the NASCAR Truck Series, Nemechek has amassed 13 wins along with 9 pole awards in 149 races. In the Xfinity Series, the winning run continued with 11 victory lane visits and leading the field from the pole position thrice. The driver is yet to fire off in the NASCAR Cup Series after 77 starts, and so far he’s collected 9 top 10 results. The 2025 season is proving to be a good one as he has an average finish of 15.667 and an average starting position of 24.333.
<h2>John Hunter Nemechek’s Major Achievements and Awards</h2>
Do not judge Nemechek entirely based on his run in the Cup Series. If you take a look back at his racing career, the young driver has notched up some impressive wins and milestones to his name. Like his father, he won the 2012 Allison Legacy Series title, and from here on, he went on to clinch multiple accolades. He became the 2015 winner of the Snowball Derby; the same year, he also bagged the title of All American 400. From 2014 to 2016, he had three consecutive victories at the Speedfest 125.

On the NASCAR side of things, Nemechek has the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver award. In 2021, he would clinch the regular-season title in the Truck Series.
<h2>John Hunter Nemechek and Return to the Cup Series</h2>
Nemechek’s journey to the premier series hasn’t been straightforward. Starting out as the Toyota driver, he made a leap of faith and made his full-season debut with Ford and Front Row Motorsports in 2020. With just three top 10s, he found himself in a sticky spot when FRM parted ways with the driver. Without the full-time ride in either Cup or Xfinity Series, the Toyota camp again came to his rescue.

He ran partial runs with Sam Hunt Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. 2023 proved to be the game-changer for Nemechek as he got a full-time ride in the No. 20 JGR car in the Xfinity Series, and boy, did he make the most of this opportunity. Seven wins and a fourth-place finish in the driver’s standings caught the attention of a newly formed Toyota team, Legacy Motor Club. He was back into the big boy’s league, driving the No. 42 car on Sundays.
<h2>John Hunter Nemechek and Controversies</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from his achievements and struggles in NASCAR, John Hunter Nemechek has also been involved in some dramatic situations. Last year, he dumped Joey Logano at Phoenix Raceway; let’s just say he overdid the bump-and-run trick. “</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">I’m going to reach out to Joey. I’ll probably reach out to Paul Wolfe and Roger Penske. I guess just misjudged it. I hit the brake pedal pretty hard, and it didn’t really slow down and I got in the back of him. It’s my fault</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">,” he said at the time.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, he had a rather blunt response to Denny Hamlin’s criticism after the Daytona 500. The veteran JGR driver was fed up with the late race crashes and luck playing a role in determining the winner. Coincidentally, Nemechek had finished the race in P5, and he didn’t appreciate the way Hamlin tried to undermine his strong result. “</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">I’m here to make a name for myself as well, whether that’s winning the Daytona 500 or winning another race.”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> Given that he’s started 2025 strong, who knows, he might ruffle some more feathers in upcoming races.</span>
<h2>John Hunter Nemechek Social Media</h2>
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