NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson jets off to London to enjoy Chris Stapleton’s concert

Jimmie Johnson, one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR's history, has flown to London for Chris Stapleton’s concert. The seven-time Cup Series champion shared the update via his Instagram story.

Tied with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. in terms of the most Cup Series titles, Johnson was a force to reckon with during the late 2000s. The Californian racer holds the record for the most consecutive championships in NASCAR (five titles from 2006 to 2010). With a career spanning over two decades, Johnson has 83 wins and 374 Top 10 finishes. While he retired as a full-time driver in 2020, the #84 driver continues to compete in the Cup Series with Legacy Motor Club as a part-time racer.

Being a fan of good music, Johnson once made a cameo appearance in a music video for The Avett Brothers in 2016. The NASCAR legend is currently in London for Chris Stapleton’s concert at the O2 Arena. Johnson shared a couple of videos from the music show on his Instagram story.

Here's a look at snapshots of the same:

View of the stage at O2 Arena during Chris Stapleton’s concert as shared by Jimmie Johnson (Source: @jimmiejohnson on Instagram)

Wide view of the O2 Arena in London (Source: @jimmiejohnson on Instagram)

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"You will be missed my friend" - NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson shares a heartfelt message for close friend and legal adviser Alan Miller on social media

Alan Miller, legal adviser to NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson for over three decades passed away on 20th October, 2024. The California-born seven-time Cup Series champion shared a heartfelt message for his close friend and mentor on social media.

Before entering the world of stock car racing, Miller worked as a General Counsel for the American Football League (AFL) Player’s Association. He later moved to NASCAR as a motorsports attorney. Miller was representing several drivers like Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., Erik Jones, Clint Bowyer and a few others.

Miller, the then-executive director of General Motors Racing, met Johnson for the first time in 1993. Since then, the former played a key role in the #84 driver's racing career. Miller also helped the latter convert Petty GMS Racing to Legacy Motor Club. Johnson expressed his feelings for the 87-year-old legal adviser via a post on Instagram.

Here's a look at the post:

"Alan became an advisor, friend and mentor over 30 years ago... he truly looked after me as if I was one of his own. You will be missed my friend. Sending love to the Miller family," Johnson wrote in the caption.

Apart from Johnson, the entire NASCAR community shared thier condolences to Miller's family, with several highlighting his contribution to the sport from behind-the-scenes.