JIMMIE JOHNSON NEWS

Hydroplane racing returns to Mission Bay in September, with guest racer Jimmie Johnson possible for '25 event Legendary NASCAR racer says he'd 'love' to get a chance to drive the 'Blue Blaster' boat on Mission Bay; 'Doing it in 2025 would bring a lot...

APRIL 11 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

William Byron grew up in the hotbed of NASCAR, so close to the stars that he could trick-or-treat at Jimmie Johnson’s house every Halloween

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daytona 500 winners: Complete list by year

Richard Petty holds the record for most all-time wins in the Daytona 500 with seven. Here is the full list of winners.

FEBRUARY 20

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson was collected in a wreck only six laps into the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toyota takes high hopes into Daytona 500 but weather may affect 'The Great American Race'

After a dismal showing in time trials for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500, the Toyota camp roared back and swept the two 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for “The G...

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking 2024 Daytona 500 field 1-40: From Denny Hamlin to Anthony Alfredo

Who will be in Victory Lane on Sunday? We rank the 40-driver field for the Daytona 500 based on their chances of winning the race.

FEBRUARY 16

Team owner, Hall of Fame driver Tony Stewart vows changes, puts team on blast after winless 2023

Tony Stewart put his NASCAR team on blast ahead of the Daytona 500 and in the wake of a winless 2023 season

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open

Jimmie Johnson and Creed are headed to the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR takeaways: Ryan Blaney left fuming after big crash in Duels at Daytona

The Daytona 500 qualifying races saw Jimmie Johnson barely get in and defending Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney involved in a big wreck.

FEBRUARY 16

Jimmie Johnson has one thought during Daytona qualifying: 'I have to figure out a way' Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing won the 150-mile race that is part of how the field is set Sunday for the season opener. Christopher Bell of Jo...

FEBRUARY 16 • PENNLIVE.COM

Jimmie Johnson qualifies for Daytona 500 with last-ditch pass in final lap Johnson entered Thursday’s qualifier needing to just finish ahead of Yeley to punch his ticket into the Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn of Thursday night’s first qualifying race

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Races into Daytona 500 Field By virtue of finishing 12th in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway Thursday night, Johnson raced his way into the field for Sunday's Daytona 500.

Impact It wouldn't come easy, and Johnson would even trail JJ Yeley in the closing laps for the final transfer spot among open teams into the Daytona 500 field. The driver of the No. 84 Toyota would pull a magic trick coming to the finish line and pass Yeley one more time to earn a 12th-place finish and secure one of the two open spots remaining for the Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmie Johnson 1-on-1: On having another chance to win another Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson will make history Sunday as the first NASCAR Hall of Fame driver to compete in a Cup Series race during the Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 15

Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Ford has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As NASCAR's winningest team celebrates 40th anniversary season, Rick Hendrick makes plans for future

Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports are marking the 40th anniversary of NASCAR’s winningest team

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmie Johnson struggled in his first year as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson hopes for better results in his second season as owner of Legacy Motor Club

FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 Daytona 500 Qualifying: Expected entry list, how NASCAR's signature event sets its lineup

The Daytona 500 consists of 40 cars, with four open spots available to non-charter drivers. Bob Pockrass details how the field is set.

FEBRUARY 7

NASCAR Cup Series: New and notable paint schemes for 2024

Get ready for the NASCAR season by checking out some of the coolest paint schemes hitting the track in 2024, including Ross Chastain, Chase...

FEBRUARY 2

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus: A Hall of Fame duo fueled by milk and cookies Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus are among the best ever in NASCAR. Friday, they got their Hall of Fame nod and a reminder how far they'd come.

JANUARY 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame Jimmie Johnson was honored for his career on Friday night when he and crew chief Chad Knaus were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

JANUARY 20 • USATODAY.COM

NASCAR stars align as Hall of Fame inducts Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Donnie Allison Johnson and Knaus formed one of the great driver-crew chief duos of all time for Hendrick Motorsports, and Donnie Allison helped grow the sp...

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NASCAR stars align as Hall of Fame inducts Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Donnie Allison Johnson and Knaus formed one of the great driver-crew chief duos of all time for Hendrick Motorsports, and Donnie Allison helped grow the sp...

JANUARY 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

In fitting fashion, Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus (83 wins as a driver-crew chief tandem) officially entered the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Frid...

JANUARY 20

Jimmie Johnson, his crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame together on Friday night

JANUARY 20 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM