El Cajon, California, U.S. Statistics current as of March 20, 2022. Johnson was born in El Cajon, California, and began racing motorcycles at the age of four.

Hendrick Motorsports He signed with Hendrick Motorsports in September 2000 and began his storied NASCAR Cup Series career with a three-race schedule in 2001. Johnson was paired with crew chief Chad Knaus from 2002-2018. Together, they made history, winning 83 points-paying races and a record-tying seven championships.

seven Jimmie Johnson, in full Jimmie Kenneth Johnson, (born September 17, 1975, El Cajon, California, U.S.), American race-car driver who won seven National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) championships and was the first driver to win the title in five consecutive years (2006–10).

83 Johnson's 83 career wins is tied with Cale Yarborough for sixth all-time in NASCAR history.

Richard Petty All-time NASCAR Cup Series winners

Winning 5 Consecutive Championships From 2006 through 2010 Jimmie Johnson was the only champion of the Sprint Cup Series. His run of five consecutive championships was a feat that had never been accomplished before and may never be accomplished again.

There is no argument that the semi-retired Jimmie Johnson is as worthy as anyone has ever been of being included among NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers. The seven-time Cup Series champion was named on Thursday to join the organization's other 74 greatest drivers in this, NASCAR's 75th anniversary season.

Jimmie Johnson is taking a step back from racing. The race car driver's team, Legacy Motor Club, shared that they will be withdrawing his car from the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event amid his family's heartbreaking tragedy.

Richard Petty All-time NASCAR Cup Series winners

Overall, thirty-five different drivers have won the Championship, with Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson holding the record for most titles at seven. Johnson has the record for most consecutive Drivers' Championships, winning five from 2006 to 2010.

Overall, thirty-five different drivers have won the Championship, with Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson holding the record for most titles at seven.