A seven-time NASCAR Cup Series and a Hall of Famer, Jimmie Johnson is a legendary figure in the world of NASCAR racing. He’s tied with fellow legends of the sport - Richard Petty & Dale Earnhardt Sr. - for the record of the most number of championships in NASCAR. He debuted full-time in sport in 2002 and drove 19 full-time seasons for the eponymous Hendrick Motorsports organization.
Johnson racked up 83 career wins, making him one of the most accomplished drivers in NASCAR, and etching his name into the annals of motorsports history with his remarkable success. He retired from full-time competition after the 2020 season and now makes select starts in the Cup Series in the No.84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club, a team he co-owns.
Johnson has also dabbled in other racing endeavors after his retirement from full-time racing in NASCAR, taking part in the NTT IndyCar Series in 2021-22, and sportscar racing in IMSA, as well as at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, where he formed one part of the 3-driver crew for the NASCAR Garage 56 project.
Who are Jimmie Johnson's Parents?
Jimmie Johnson's parents are Gary Wayne Johnson and Catherine Johnson (née Ellen ). Johnson was born to the couple on September 17, 1975, in El Cajon, California. He was raised by his parents alongside his two siblings, Jarit and Jesse, in a small two-bedroom house. Jimmie’s the eldest sibling.
Who is Jimmie Johnson's Mother?
Who is Jimmie Johnson's Father?
Jimmie Johnson's father is Gary Wayne Johnson. He played a formative role in Jimmie’s racing career, kickstarting it all by putting Jimmie on a motocross bike at the young age of four. Out of high school, Gary worked as a heavy equipment construction operator and later got a job with BF Goodrich, driving a semi to the races and mounting tyres.
BF Goodrich helped Jimmie transition away from motorcycles, by putting him in an off-road car. He was then noticed by Chevrolet at Mickey Thompson races off-road races and put in a Chevrolet truck, and the rest is history.
He has also been present in his son’s various racing endeavors - being a part of Jimmie’s pit crew in NASCAR and acting as a spotter for Jimmie in IndyCar.
What Nationality are Jimmie Johnson's Parents?
Officially, no source has revealed the nationality of Johnson’s parents. However, it’s known that Gary Wayne Johnson and Cathy Johnson were born and raised in California, United States and hence are presumed to have American citizenship.
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FAQ's On Jimmie Johnson Parents
A. Jimmie Johnson's full name is Jimmie Kenneth Johnson.
A. Jimmie Johnson is 48 years old as of March 2024.
A. Jimmie Johnson has won a record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016).
A. Jimmie Johnson began his racing career in motocross, a discipline he started participating in at the age of four. He then transitioned to off-road racing, before ending up in NASCAR.
A. Jimmie Johnson is currently making select starts in the Cup Series, in the No.84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club, a team he co-owns.
