American professional auto racing driver Jimmie Johnson is a seven-cup champion. Jimmie Johnson is also the co-owner of Cup Series team Legacy Motor Club. Jimmie Johnson has recently made headlines as his name has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
While talking about such a big milestone, Jimmie stated that he knew this day was coming, and he is very grateful for the success that he had in the car but pointed out how it has been so fun to lean into this experience and to share this moment with so many that helped him get here.
Johnson seemingly had an emotional moment as he celebrated the big milestone while saying that this is the highest honour to stand alongside their sport’s greats in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
In a recent interview, Jimmie Johnson recalls how he started at a young age and he has spent two seasons in the current Infinity Series along with 19 seasons in NASCAR’s premier Cup Series.
However, the NASCAR star earlier made headlines for a family tragedy. Let us find out what happened to Jimmie Johnson.
What Happened To Jimmie Johnson?
In a shocking turn of events, there have reportedly been deaths of three family members of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson.
There has been a thorough report that states that Terry Janway, who was Jimmie Johnson’s mother-in-law, has shot herself and even killed her husband and grandson and then she killed herself.
It has been further revealed that the police authorities responded to the home after a woman called 911 and reported a disturbance with a gun before hanging up.
NASCAR has also issued an official statement that are saddened by the tragic death of Chandra Johnson’s family members. The entire NASCAR family extended its deepest support and condolences as the family navigated through this extremely difficult time.
While it has been months since the family tragedy happened, Johnson explained that they are managing the best they can, and that is all one can do at this point while thanking fans for the love and the continued support.”
Is Jimmie Johnson Retiring?
Jimmie Johnson is retired from racing a full NASCAR Cup Series schedule. However, he is all set to compete at the Daytona 500 and eight other races this season. The racing driver has opened up about his partial retirement and what all he misses about the grind.
Jimmie Johnson has recently opened up about his racing career while admitting that he misses being in a race car and that is why he cannot let go and this is the very reason why he is still running nine races this year. The racing champion, however, admitted that he does not miss the grind.
Johnson pointed out that this is where racing supersedes any other family needs and requires being all about that and this part is what he does not miss at this point in life. The racing champion earlier grabbed huge headlines after his family was subjected to a murder-suicide tragedy.
The NASCAR star recently stated that his close friends and family members have been extremely supportive and have helped the family through this incredibly difficult time.
Who Is Jimmie Johnson’s Wife?
Jimmie Johnson’s wife is Chandra Janway. The two have been married since 2004 and have welcomed two children. While Chandra maintains a low profile, she is currently working as a gallery owner, collector, and philanthropist.
Chandra and Jimmy Johnson met back when she was residing in New York. The pair were later introduced by mutual friends. Janway recalled how Jimmie was really sweet and then they ended up getting tying the knot two-and-a-half years later.
Chandra also serves as the vice president of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, which the pair launched back in 2006. The foundation aims at funding K-12 public education and has raised an impressive amount of $13 million to date.
