Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Jimmie Johnson. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Jimmie Johnson is a highly accomplished American professional auto racing driver, currently competing part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. Renowned for his remarkable achievements, Johnson has secured seven Cup championships, including an unprecedented five consecutive titles, placing him alongside Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as the drivers with the most championships in NASCAR history. His exceptional skill and consistent performance have solidified his reputation as one of the greatest drivers to ever compete in NASCAR.
1995: Baja 1000 Incident
In the 1995 Baja 1000, Jimmie Johnson led for over 900 miles before falling asleep and wrecking his Trophy Truck.
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2000: Full-Time Busch Series Schedule
In 2000, Jimmie Johnson moved to a full-time schedule in the NASCAR Busch Series and had a severe crash at Watkins Glen International but emerged unscathed.
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October 24, 2004: Martinsville Victory Amidst Tragedy
On October 24, 2004, Jimmie Johnson won the Subway 500 at Martinsville, a victory overshadowed by the tragic plane crash that killed several members of the Hendrick Motorsports family, including Ricky Hendrick and Randy Dorton.
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2006: Race of Champions Attendance
In 2006, Jimmie Johnson entered the Race of Champions but did not start due to an injury sustained just days before the race. He attended the event to support his teammate, Travis Pastrana.
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2012: Crashed Out of Daytona Races
In 2012, Jimmie Johnson crashed out of both Daytona races.
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2017: 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs
In 2017, Jimmie Johnson entered the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs as the defending champion, despite inconsistent results. He advanced to the Round of 12 after a third-place finish at Dover. Johnson qualified for the Round of 8 but faced challenges, including being involved in "The Big One" at Talladega and having spins at Kansas Speedway.
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2017: Struggles and DNF at Brickyard 400
In 2017, Jimmie Johnson suffered a slump during the summer, with a DNF at the Brickyard 400 due to a mechanical failure.
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2018: 2018 Season Struggles
In 2018, Jimmie Johnson struggled throughout the season, wrecking in multiple races, including Speedweeks. He barely made the Playoffs and had a notable incident at the Charlotte Roval, spinning out while battling for the win. Johnson finished the 2018 season with a career-worst 14th in points and went winless for the first time in his career.
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September 2019: Missed Playoffs Cut
In September 2019, Jimmie Johnson missed the NASCAR playoffs for the first time in his career after a crash at the Brickyard 400.
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2019: End of Playoffs Streak
Up until 2019, Jimmie Johnson was the only driver to have qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs every single year since its inception.
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July 3, 2020: Positive Coronavirus Test
On July 3, 2020, Jimmie Johnson announced he tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing him to miss the Brickyard 400.
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