Thanksgiving, a season brimming with gratitude and togetherness, is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with those who matter most. For Jimmie Johnson, the holiday isn’t just about turkey and trimmings; it’s a heartfelt celebration of family, friends, and cherished traditions. This year, the IndyCar champions brought fans a glimpse into his warm and cozy Thanksgiving moments, spent in the company of his veteran friends and loved ones.

Photos from the day overflow with joy and camaraderie, offering a peek into the unshakable bonds forged both on and off the racetrack. The images radiate positivity, as laughter and love flow freely, reminding fans of the true spirit of the holiday season. For Johnson, Thanksgiving has evolved into a tradition of connecting, reflecting, and sharing gratitude. Fans couldn’t help but melt at the affection on display, adding to the beauty of the post. 

Johnson, Franchitti, and Dixon continue their Thanksgiving tradition 

Each one of us has a unique tradition that we follow for Thanksgiving, and over the years, it just ends up being the norm. The same stands for our favorite drivers, like Johnson as well. The motorsport champions trio Jimmie Johnson, Dario Franchitii, and Scott Dixon are an iconic friendship that is worth reminiscing about. 

In an Instagram post by Scott Dixon’s wife, Emma Davies opened up about the cozy yet amazing Thanksgiving gala. The three friends, along with their wives and children, met together for a scrumptious dinner at the much coveted five-star restaurant – Gleneagles. Situated right at the beautiful serenity of Scotland, the Gleneagles is a beautiful place that stands true to the essence of the Thanksgiving holiday. The post was all things love, and the caption read, “Another Franchitti/ Johnson/Dixon ‘Thanksgiving in the books!!’ I hope that everyone that celebrated had a beautiful day with loved ones. ❤️🇺🇸”. One could see the happy children, beautiful wives, and handsome drivers looking their absolute best and gorging on a delicious meal. 

Johnson, Franchitti, and Dixon are three of the most splendid drivers that the history of motorsport racing has ever witnessed and their friendship trio has stood the test of time. Despite winning their titles in almost the same era, it seems as though negativity and jealousy have not permeated through the seals yet. The No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports driver secured NASCAR Cup Series championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016. Scott Dixon, with six IndyCar titles (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020), ranks second to A.J. Foyt’s record seven championships. Dario Franchitti claimed four IndyCar championships (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011) and won the Indy 500 in 2007, 2010, and 2012, with his first victory shortened by rain after a crash involving teammate Marco Andretti.

One might wonder how the friendship between the three bloomed when Jimmie Johnson had a separate racing career. Well, after the Hendrick Motorsport champion made it to his retirement in 2020, he tried his hands at the IndyCar series inducing a partnership with CGR for two years. This is when he came in close contact with Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitii and the friendship became iconic. Since then it has been a tradition for the three to meet on Thanksgiving and spend some special moments together. As their Thanksgiving tradition continues to thrive, it reminds us all the importance of celebrating success, friendship, and family, no matter where life’s journey takes us.

Fans cannot help but melt at the beautiful pictures on display 

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It seems as though not only the star drivers and their families, but even fans could not help but gush about the beauty of the pictures. The positivity that reeked through the post was extremely infectious. Keeping the beautiful essence of the post and its theme in mind, a fan took to the same comment, “Looks like a lovely time with wonderful friends. So much to be thankful for. Cheers!”. 

While all the photos from the post were indeed very beautiful, one of them included a picture of the three drivers. Keeping in mind the kind of nostalgia and deep connections that each of them evokes, a fan commented, “OMG. The last slide!! I’m surprised that there wasn’t a Throwdown over who could drive”. After all, each of the drivers are stellar driver and belongs to almost the same era. 

Another fan commented, “17 championships between those 3 dudes”. The 3 drivers together had accumulated 17 championships spanning from years  2006 to 2020 and each of these wins was iconic in their truest sense. While both Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitii won for IndyCar, Jimmie Johnson accounted for NASCAR championships. This remarkable tally of 17 championships underscores the unparalleled talent, determination, and legacy of three of motorsport’s most iconic drivers.

And finally, keeping the magnanimous image that each of these drivers has and the beauty of their personality, a fan commented, “Icons and legends”. The post not only celebrated a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition but also served as a reminder of the legacy, camaraderie, and admiration these legendary drivers continue to inspire both on and off the track.