Jimmie Johnson Biography

Jimmie Kenneth Johnson, born on September 17, 1975, is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He has competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. Johnson holds seven Cup championships, including five consecutive titles, tying him with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most in NASCAR history. He captured his first Cup Series championship in 2006, followed by titles in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, becoming the first and only driver to win five straight championships. After finishing sixth in points in 2011 and third in 2012, Johnson secured his sixth championship in 2013. Between 2002 and 2017, Johnson achieved 83 career race wins, 222 top fives, 341 top tens, 35 pole positions, and seven championships. From 2021 to 2022, Johnson competed in the IndyCar Series for Chip Ganassi Racing and has participated in sports car racing on occasion throughout his career.