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NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Mar 25, 2023 Austin, Texas, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson 84 looks up at qualifying at Circuit of the Americas. Austin Circuit of the Americas Texas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xDanielxDunnx 20230325_tbs_da8_037

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NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Mar 25, 2023 Austin, Texas, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson 84 looks up at qualifying at Circuit of the Americas. Austin Circuit of the Americas Texas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xDanielxDunnx 20230325_tbs_da8_037
When Jimmie Johnson started racing in NASCAR back in 2000, little did he think of winning seven NASCAR Cup Series championships! But life is full of surprises, as the popular saying goes. This remarkable feat put him on the same trajectory was some of the biggest icons of the sport. It was a special moment for Johnson to be on equal grounds with legends such as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. He is also tied for sixth on the all-time wins list with his childhood hero Cale Yarborough at the fifth spot.
Years after his retirement as a full-timer, Johnson received one of the biggest honors from another childhood hero of his.
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Jimmie Johnson: The Hall of Famer
As decided by the authorities in January 2024, Jimmie Johnson was officially inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His longtime crew chief, Chad Knaus was considered for this honor as well. Most importantly, Johnson received this accolade from five-time Motocross champion Ricky Johnson. Delighted with joy, Johnson shared moments from the ceremony on his Instagram account.
He captioned the post, “What an honor to have my childhood hero induct me into the @motorsportshof. If only we knew back then that we’d end up here.”
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Jimmie Johnson is certainly thankful for the induction in the prestigious Hall of Fame. “Thank you @motorsportshof for recognizing a lifetime full of memories,” he said in another post. Fans did not miss out on showering their love towards their favorite driver.
Ricky Johnson also had a remarkable career during the 80s. Before switching to off-road tracks, he won seven AMA National Championships. He clinched a victory in one of the most significant races in Supercross history at the Super Bowl of Motocross held in the L.A. Coliseum. Nicknamed as ‘Bad Boy’, he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012. While Ricky Johnson dominated the tracks of the 80s, Jimmie Johnson achieved similar dominance in the latter part of the 2000-2010 decade.
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Jimmie Johnson: An epitome of consistency
There are many talented drivers in today’s generation. There were a ton of others in the past. And Jimmie Johnson is among the ones who were known to deliver stellar performance day in and day out. Winning the NASCAR Cup Championship back-to-back five times from 2006 to 2010 itself speaks volumes.
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HOMESTEAD, FL – NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’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)
Johnson’s partnership with Rick Hendrick is also among the most successful ones in NASCAR history. It was during his time at HMS, that the Chevrolet #48 driver attained the pinnacle of success. He was scouted by Jeff Gordon, who recommended HMS his name, when Johnson’s earlier team Herzog Motorsports lost their sponsor. Since that time, he has not looked back.
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