Jimmie Johnson entered the world of racing at an early age. He jumped on a 50cc motorcycle at the age of four and only four years later he won had the 60cc class Championship in Motocross. He later took the transition from two wheels to four and in several off-road leagues. Since Championships won eight years, he has been. In 1998, Johnson started racing in the Busch series and drove in three events. His best finish was 15. This year he joined the American speed Association circuit, and was awarded the Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie of the year, ending 4th in points. In 2001, Johnson began some attention and began to see him as a young man up on his game.
On the recommendation of Jeff Gordon, Mr Rick Hendrick Jimmie offered a deal with Hendrick Motorsports. He his first three starts in Winston Cup racing in 2001 and scored his first career Busch series win. In 2002, Johnson had a great rookie campaign. He took three wins, including a sweep at Dover, which was the first rookie to win both races on a track. Is he 5 in his first five Nextel Cup the only rider in the top to finish seasons. Jimmie Johnson has been since 2001 full-time drove. During this time, stop his worst at the end of the season was fifth and he won two Championships and finished second twice. 2006 was an awesome year for Jimmie. He racked up a victory in Daytona, Allstate 400 at the brickyard, Aaron's 499 and won the Championship in the NASCAR Nextel Cup. In 2007 he won the title with a 77-point lead; This is the largest margin since the Chase for the Nextel Cup began in 2004. This year, Jimmie Johnson is out to an another good start.
Born: September 17, 1975
Place of birth: El Cajon, CA
Residence: Mooresville, NC
Sponsor: Lowe
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Owner: Jeff Gordon / Rick Hendrick
Team: Rick Hendrick Motorsports
Crew chief: Chad Knaus
Favorite tracks: California, Dover, Chicago
Awards:
2007 Sprint Cup champion
2006 Sprint Cup champion
Daytona 500 Winner 2006
2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard-winner
1998 ASA Rookie of the year
Off road championship in SODA, SCORE international and Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group
WINS: 33
Top 10 of: 133
Poland: 13
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