Grateful Jimmie Johnson Reminds NASCAR World of Overlooked Contribution Behind His NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is one of the most successful race car drivers in the history of the sport. For all his achievements along with the seven championship titles to his name, the sport has always been quick to shower the driver with praises for his success, and from the outside, it does look like an individual effort. However, the 48-year-old himself has come out to shed light on the important aspects that helped him reach the level he is at.

After running 19 full-time NASCAR Cup seasons with 83 wins he was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. For any driver, it is a proud moment to be amongst the elite of the sport but Johnson took the moment to highlight the fact that this achievement is more than just an individual milestone and credited this success to his team over the years.

Jimmie Johnson credits his Hall of Fame success to his teams over the years

The co-owner of Legacy Motor Club has several records to his name, the most notable one being the most (7) NASCAR Cup Series championship. So given a race car driver who still is going strong after years of success, one would think he has done everything there is to win the hearts of the community and fans right? However, his respect notched even higher when he credited his Hall of Fame induction to his entire team and stressed that the sport is more than just individual brilliance

Speaking on his induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on NBC’s TV program Today, Johnson said, “I mean I’m very grateful for the success I’ve had in the car but it’s been so much fun to lean into the experience and to share the moment with so many people that helped me get here. As a race driver, I often get looked at as just the one who gets it done. People don’t realize how big of a team sport it really is. So after 19 years of full-time Cup racing I get to go into the Hall of Fame and there’s a lot of people to share that with.”

Talking about the team effort, the sponsors play a vital role in the driver’s ambitions and goals for the season in NASCAR. Johnson will have the support of his long-time sponsor Carvana going in the 2024 Cup Series season. The used car retailer will be featured as the primary sponsor for Johnson’s No.84 Toyota Camry XSE at the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, and the season finale at Phoenix.

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Banking on his team, Johnson will be eyeing to achieve new milestones during the 2024 Cup Series campaign.

When JJ became the first four-time winner of the All-Star Race thanks to his pit crew

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Back in 2013, Johnson drove under Hendrick Motorsports and he already had racked up five Cup Series titles and eyeing his sixth one. But before he reached that milestone he shattered another record of winning the fourth NASCAR All-Star race all thanks to a quick pit stop before the final 10 laps in the race as he moved passed Kasey Kahne for the victory.

After claiming the win and breaking the record, Johnson said the win meant the world to him and also credited the entire HMS team for their efforts. “To beat Jeff and Earnhardt, two guys that I have looked up to my whole life, two massive icons of our sport, this means the world to me. It’s just dedication and drive from every member of this Hendrick Motorsports team.”

Jimmie Johnson will be relying on his team to get him across the line in achieving the goals for the 2024 season and the Daytona 500 is one event, the veteran racer will be eyeing the most.