Jimmie Johnson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jimmie Johnson Breaks Silence on Uncertainty over LMC Expansion After RWR Lawsuit

Jimmie Johnson is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. The former Cup champion now has a new role as a majority owner of Legacy Motor Club. The 49-year-old’s team is currently in a legal battle with Rick Ware Racing over charter rights.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 6

Bubba Wallace Hails 'Great Mentor and Friend' Jimmie Johnson, Recounts Racing the HMS Legend in His Early Days

In the mid-2000s, Jimmie Johnson stood as the gold standard in NASCAR, and Bubba Wallace counted himself among the many who drew inspiration from the seven-time champion.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Jimmie Johnson’s Bold Vision for Legacy Motor Club Amidst Legal Tussle

Jimmie Johnson isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Whether it’s conquering the high banks of Daytona or navigating the boardroom, the seven-time champion knows what it takes to win.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 2

Kevin Harvick reacts to Legacy Motor Club Darlington performance, Jimmie Johnson’s renewed impact

Kevin Harvick knows that Jimmie Johnson‘s increased involvement at Legacy Motor Club has helped the drivers on the track. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick reacted to Legacy drivers Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek finishing third and fourth, respectively, at Darlington.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 1

Jimmie Johnson’s Leadership Transforms Legacy Motor Club Into Legitimate Contender

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson stepped away from full-time driving in 2020, but his impact on the sport continues growing stronger every single week.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 1

John Hunter Nemechek reveals message from Jimmie Johnson ahead of Darlington NASCAR race

A pair of top-five finishes for Legacy Motor Club last night has John Hunter Nemechek feeling good about the direction of the team. LMC has been through a lot of rough patches.

'Going to Have Plenty of Tears': Jimmie Johnson Reflects on ‘Empty Nester’ Feelings as Daughter Prepares to Leave Home

Jimmie Johnson was once a force of nature on the track. Even Denny Hamlin once confirmed on his podcast that the field used to fear Johnson, not because he was intimidating or reckless, but because he was so precise at passing and competing while driving clean.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 22

Unlike Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson Admits Where He Fell Behind in NASCAR: 'It’s My Fault'

Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands among the most beloved drivers in NASCAR history. While his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., built his legacy with an intimidating presence and seven championships, Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 22

Jimmie Johnson: How NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Drove His Team Ownership Endeavors

Jimmie Johnson is officially back in the United States as a resident after living in London, United Kingdom, for two years. He was on this week’s Harvick Happy Hour podcast, discussing a range of topics with Kevin Harvick as his drivers at Legacy Motor Club prepare for the Daytona race.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / August 19

Jimmie Johnson’s London Life Changed Everything: What the Champion Values Most Now

Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR champion, Hall of Famer, and Team Owner, just dropped some truth that’ll make any racing fan stop and think. After spending two years across the pond with his family, Johnson returned to American soil with a completely different perspective on what matters.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 13

Jimmie Johnson Traces His Fitness Evolution During the Peak of His NASCAR Career

Most NASCAR drivers today train like endurance athletes in order to withstand the heat in the cockpit and the high G-forces that stock cars produce. One person who created significant awareness about how much of a role physical fitness plays in being a good driver is Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / August 10

Van Gisbergen Breaks All Time NASCAR Rookie Win Record at The Glen

Move over Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart. Shane van Gisbergen scored his fourth victory of his NASCAR Cup Series rookie season in Sunday's Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, which allowed the driver of the No.

Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club Expansion and the Haas Merger Buzz

If you thought NASCAR’s Silly Season couldn’t get any sillier, enter Jimmie Johnson and his Legacy Motor Club with a sprinkle of Haas drama. That’s right, the seven-time Cup Series Champion-turned-owner is not only eyeing a third charter, but he’s also pulled our attention again with rumors of a potential merger with Haas Factory Team.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 6

Jimmie Johnson Explains Why NASCAR Drivers Are Taking to Golf More, Reveals the Best Player in the Sport

NASCAR drivers use different ways to decompress from the pressure of the racing world. One avenue that has been growing in popularity for this purpose is golf.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 26

Jimmie Johnson Gives Nuanced Take on GOAT Talk Around Shane van Gisbergen

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has spent his career as the voice of reason, someone with a measured tone who doesn’t get overly excited or overly critical.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 25

Jimmie Johnson Proud of NASCAR Going to San Diego for More Reasons Than One

Back when he was a teenager growing up in nearby El Cajon, California, Jimmie Johnson loved to surf off the beaches of San Diego. As he was riding the waves and hanging ten, off in the distance he’d see the massive Naval Base Coronado a.k.a.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / July 23

Jimmie Johnson Will ‘Aggressively’ Work to Run San Diego Street Race

Jimmie Johnson is, without a doubt, one of the best drivers to ever put rubber to racetrack in the NASCAR Cup Series, winning seven championships (including five in a row) and becoming one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / July 18

Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club Sues Ex-Spire Motorsports owner

NASCAR and its related people are currently undergoing a massive state of instability. While the sport is raking in great viewership and global audience, the interpersonal issues of the people of the sport haven’t calmed down.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 13

Shane van Gisbergen tied these NASCAR records with Sonoma win

Following his win in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, Shane van Gisbergen kept adding his name to NASCAR's record books.

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Jimmie Johnson News / Yardbarker / June 11

Jimmie Johnson reflects on his rare opportunity on world stage

Jimmie Johnson's racing resume needs little introduction to most auto racing fans. Seven NASCAR Cup Series championships. Two Daytona 500 victories. A start in the Indianapolis 500.

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IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 25

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Former New England Patriots/Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady wasn't known for his speed throughout his career, but he flew at the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Jimmie Johnson Sends Six-Word Message Before Coca-Cola 600 Race

Legendary NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson will go back to where it all began for him. This Sunday, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will take part in the 2025 edition of the Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, and he’s feeling nostalgic about it.

NASCAR News / The Spun / May 24

NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Breaks Silence On Retirement Rumors

NASCAR icon Jimmie Johnson hopes to join an extremely exclusive club of drivers this Sunday when he takes a seat in the Coca-Cola 600. With just one more race he'll have his 700th race - a mark that only a select few drivers have achieved in over 50 years of NASCAR races.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Jimmie Johnson's Race Team, Legacy Motor Club, Sues Rick Ware Racing

Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR Cup Series team owned by seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, has filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing. The two-car Cup team submitted a preliminary injunction in the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court on April 1 as a result of a dispute regarding the sale of a charter from RWR to LMC.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 17

NASCAR Sends Three-Word Message to Jimmie Johnson After Daytona 500

Retired from full-time racing, Jimmie Johnson showed that there was still gas left in his tank after a surprising podium finish on Sunday in the 2025 Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.