"He's one end of the spectrum" - When Chase Elliott compared his fitness routine with Jimmie Johnson's

Hendrick Motorsport's Chase Elliott once compared his fitness routine to that of NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson. Elliott classified Johnson as a "Type A" person when it comes to intense workouts.

Seven-time Cup Series champion Johnson is known for his love of cycling. He grew up racing BMX and dirt bikes and continues to cycle for fun and fitness. When asked about balancing fitness with racing in March 2019, Elliott pointed out that Johnson cycles not just for fitness but also to clear his mind.

"Jimmie is one end of the spectrum -- more Type A, more of a go-getter than most. He sees the value in the fitness side, but this is where he's different. I believe for him biking a lot is also time for him to clear his mind, in addition to the fitness part," Eliott said (via Forbes).

Elliott further revealed that he runs to stay in shape but doesn't find it enjoyable or mentally relaxing.

"For me, when I'm running, I am not doing it because I enjoy it or to clear my head but just to keep fitness up," he added.

Johnson, who retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2020 season, used to ride bikes before every race weekend. He said that biking helped with nutrition, reduced fatigue and made him feel sharper in the car.

Johnson now competes part-time for his team, Legacy Motor Club, in the Cup Series.

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"One of the many cool things" - Chase Elliott on Jimmie Johnson helping him win his first race

Chase Elliott won his first NASCAR Cup Series race at the Watkins Glen International. During the 2018 Go Bowling at The Glen, he held off 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. to win the race. Elliott had eight runner-up finishes since debuting in 2015.

However, he ran out of fuel during the cool-down lap, and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Johnson pushed him across the finish line.

"I ran out of gas. I coasted on around, and then probably one of the many cool things about today was Jimmie Johnson pushed me back to the front straightaway," Chase Elliott said.

"He's (Johnson) been a big supporter of mine, too, which is pretty neat. When you have not only a fellow racer but a teammate and a guy who's done what he's done take the time to lend me advice or just listen to what I had to say, that helps a lot," he added.

During the race, Chase Elliott also ran over his pet crew member, who had a pit gun in his hand when he bumped into the stall.