Jimmie Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jimmie Johnson.

Jimmie Johnson is a highly accomplished American stock car racing driver and team owner. Known for his exceptional skill and consistency, he holds seven NASCAR Cup Series championships, a feat matched only by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. His remarkable achievement includes winning five consecutive titles. Johnson currently competes part-time in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, his career has been marked by significant success and lasting impact on the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1975: Third Driver to Make Up Points to Win Title Since 1975

In 2010, Johnson became the third driver since 1975 to make up points and win the championship.

1982: Sweeping both Daytona races

In 2013, Jimmie Johnson became the first driver since Bobby Allison in 1982 to sweep both Daytona races in a season.

1998: Won ASA Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie title

In 1998, Jimmie Johnson won the ASA Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie title.

2001: First win at Chicagoland Speedway

In 2001, Jimmie Johnson secured one win at Chicagoland Speedway, and finished eighth in the point standings in the NASCAR Busch Series.

2002: Began full-time racing in the Winston Cup Series

In 2002, Jimmie Johnson started racing full-time in the Winston Cup Series, earning his first pole position at the Daytona 500. He also secured his first career win at the NAPA Auto Parts 500.

2003: Finished second in the final standings

In 2003, Jimmie Johnson finished second in the final standings and won the All-Star race for the first time.

2004: Sweeping Pocono Races

In 2004, Jimmie Johnson had swept both of the track's 2004 NASCAR Cup Series races.

2004: Chase for the Championship Qualification

In 2004, Jimmie Johnson qualified for the Chase for the Championship. 2004 was the first year of the chase.

2005: Won the Coca-Cola 600

In 2005, Jimmie Johnson won the Coca-Cola 600. Johnson finished fifth in points after crashing at the midway point of the event due to a tire problem.

2006: First Cup Series Championship

In 2006, Jimmie Johnson won his first Cup Series championship.

2006: First Daytona 500 Win

In 2006, Jimmie Johnson won his first Daytona 500 with Darian Grubb as crew chief, as Chad Knaus was serving a suspension.

2006: Won the Daytona 500 and First Championship Title

In 2006, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 and went on to secure his first NASCAR championship title. He also won the 2006 Driver of the Year Award in December.

2007: Second Consecutive Championship

In 2007, Jimmie Johnson secured his second consecutive championship title and was named the 2007 Driver of the Year.

2008: Third Cup Series Championship

In 2008, Jimmie Johnson secured his third consecutive Cup Series championship.

2008: Third Consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Championship

In 2008, Jimmie Johnson secured his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship. He achieved a career-high of six poles, won seven races, achieved fifteen top-five finishes, and twenty-two top-ten finishes. This season also marked his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

2009: Fourth Consecutive Championship

In 2009, Jimmie Johnson achieved his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship, a feat unmatched by any other driver. Throughout the 2009 season, he secured seven race wins, four pole positions, sixteen top-five finishes, and twenty-four top-ten finishes.

2009: Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year

In 2009, Jimmie Johnson was named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, the first racing driver to receive this honor.

2010: Fifth Consecutive Cup Series Championship

In 2010, Jimmie Johnson made history by winning his fifth consecutive Cup Series championship.

2011: Aaron's 499 Win and Challenging Season

The 2011 season was statistically one of Johnson's worst, despite finishing sixth in points. He won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega with a close finish. He finished 27th at the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 after spinning out and flattening tires.

2012: Victories and Accomplishments in 2012

In 2012, Jimmie Johnson won the Bojangles' Southern 500, marking Rick Hendrick's 200th NASCAR Cup Series win. He also matched Gordon and Dale Earnhardt with three wins in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and won the FedEx 400.

2013: Record Fourth All-Star Race Win and Pocono Victory

In 2013, Jimmie Johnson secured a record fourth NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race win. He later won at Pocono, ending a nine-year winless streak since sweeping both of the track's 2004 NASCAR Cup Series races.

2013: Second Daytona 500 Win

In 2013, Jimmie Johnson won his second Daytona 500, marking his first win at the event with Knaus. Prior to the 2013 Daytona 500 win, Johnson had not finished better than 27th in the Daytona 500 since his 2006 win.

2013: Sixth Cup Series Championship

In 2013, Jimmie Johnson won his sixth Cup Series championship and the Daytona 500.

2014: Coca-Cola 600 Win and Thirteenth Back-to-Back Wins

In 2014, Jimmie Johnson won the Coca-Cola 600, his first win in the race since 2005, and then won at Dover the following week, making it the thirteenth time he had back-to-back wins.

2016: 76th Career Win and Auto Club 400 Victory

In 2016, Jimmie Johnson secured his 76th career win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, tying Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time wins list. He also won the Auto Club 400, marking his first top-five finish at the Auto Club Speedway since 2011.