Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson is a seven-time Cup Series champion — winning five consecutive titles from 2006 through 2010, plus 2013 and 2016 — tying Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the most championships in NASCAR history. From El Cajon, CA, Johnson tallied 83 Cup wins across 686 career starts, all with Hendrick Motorsports and crew chief Chad Knaus. Their partnership redefined what dominance looks like in NASCAR, and Johnson's legacy as one of the greatest drivers in any motorsport discipline is secure.
About Jimmie Johnson
Seven championships. Eighty-three wins. Six hundred eighty-six Cup Series starts. The numbers alone tell you Jimmie Johnson belongs in the conversation for the greatest stock car driver who ever lived, but the numbers only scratch the surface of what made the man from El Cajon, California so transcendent. From 2006 through 2010, Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus achieved something no one had done before and no one has done since -- five consecutive Cup Series championships. That streak redefined what dominance looked like in the modern era, a sustained excellence built on preparation, adaptability, and an almost eerie calm behind the wheel. Johnson's driving style was never flashy. He did not bully his way through traffic or dazzle with last-lap heroics every weekend. Instead, he was the ultimate closer -- the driver who ran fifth with 50 laps to go and somehow materialized in victory lane when it mattered most. Dover was his personal playground with 11 victories, and Charlotte, the track in his team's backyard, saw some of his most dominant performances. His seventh title in 2016 tied Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the all-time record, cementing a legacy that transcends any generation. Even after stepping away from full-time Cup competition and exploring IndyCar and sports car racing, Johnson returned to NASCAR because the competitor in him could not stay away. His career across Cup, Trucks, IndyCar, and IMSA reflects a driver whose hunger for competition knows no boundaries.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Driver Profile 
Career Highlights
- 7x Cup Series Champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016)
- 83 career Cup wins
- 36 career pole positions
- 686+ career starts
- 232 career top-5 finishes
Prime years: 2007-2009 (avg score: 83/100)
20 Cup Series seasons analyzed
2026 Season
Best Tracks
Jimmie Johnson's best track is Dover International Speedway with 10 wins and a 11.1 average finish in 35 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Dover International Speedway | 35 | 11.1 |
| Martinsville Speedway | 36 | 8.7 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 34 | 10.3 |
| Lowe's Motor Speedway | 15 | 8.9 |
| EchoPark Speedway | 31 | 11.5 |
Recent Results
Jimmie Johnson's most recent 20 race results across multiple series.
| Date | Series | Race | Start | Finish | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Cup | Daytona 500 | 31 | 29 | +2 |
| Feb 12 | Cup | America 250 Florida Duel 1 | 15 | 15 | — |
| May 25 | Cup | Coca-Cola 600 | 17 | 40 | -23 |
| Feb 16 | Cup | Daytona 500 | 40 | 3 | +37 |
| Sep 8 | Cup | Quaker State 400 | — | 26 | — |
| Aug 18 | Cup | FireKeepers Casino 400 | — | 28 | — |
| Jun 2 | Cup | Enjoy Illinois 300 | — | 33 | — |
| Apr 7 | Cup | Cook Out 400 | — | 29 | — |
| Mar 24 | Cup | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | — | 38 | — |
| Mar 17 | Cup | Food City 500 | — | 28 | — |
| Mar 3 | Cup | Pennzoil 400 | — | 29 | — |
| Apr 9 | Cup | Food City Dirt Race | — | 37 | — |
| Nov 8 | Cup | Season Finale 500 | 24 | 5 | +19 |
| Oct 11 | Cup | Bank of America Roval 400 | 8 | 13 | -5 |
| Oct 4 | Cup | YellaWood 500 | 21 | 29 | -8 |
| Sep 27 | Cup | South Point 400 | 26 | 11 | +15 |
| Sep 19 | Cup | Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race | 27 | 17 | +10 |
| Sep 6 | Cup | Cook Out Southern 500 | 14 | 18 | -4 |
| Aug 29 | Cup | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | 30 | 17 | +13 |
| Aug 23 | Cup | Drydene 311 (Sunday) | 17 | 3 | +14 |
Year-by-Year Results
Jimmie Johnson has competed in 8 combined seasons, with a career average finish of N/A.
| Season | Series | Races | Wins | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cup | 2 | 0 | 23.00 | 22.00 |
| 2025 | Cup | 2 | 0 | 28.50 | 21.50 |
| 2024 | Cup | 7 | 0 | — | 30.14 |
| 2023 | Cup | 1 | 0 | — | 37.00 |
| 2020 | Cup | 28 | 0 | 16.14 | 14.21 |
| 2019 | Cup | 29 | 0 | 14.10 | 14.21 |
| 2018 | Cup | 30 | 0 | 17.10 | 13.73 |
| 2017 | Cup | 26 | 3 | 17.31 | 11.58 |
Season Performance Stats
NASCAR loop data -- avg running position, pass differential, driver rating, and more (2007-2022 Cup Series).
| Year | Rating | Avg Start | Avg Finish | Avg Run Pos | Pass Diff | Fast Laps | Laps Led % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83.80 | 17.30 | 16.20 | 14.60 | +244 | 257 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 78.70 | 13.50 | 17.40 | 15.60 | -8 | 153 | 1.30% |
| 2018 | 79.20 | 19.20 | 16.70 | 16.10 | +431 | 169 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 86.10 | 16.90 | 16.80 | 14.20 | +440 | 369 | 2.20% |
| 2016 | 96.10 | 12.10 | 14.00 | 11.80 | +329 | 601 | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 99.30 | 12.10 | 12.80 | 12.40 | +334 | 498 | 5.50% |
| 2014 | 99.10 | 11.90 | 15.30 | 12.70 | +156 | 683 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 110.30 | 9.80 | 10.70 | 9.30 | +238 | 974 | 19.30% |
| 2012 | 109.50 | 10.60 | 11.20 | 9.20 | +250 | 1171 | 17.60% |
| 2011 | 98.30 | 13.10 | 11.70 | 11.80 | +162 | 824 | 10.40% |
| 2010 | 107.70 | 9.40 | 12.20 | 9.50 | +314 | 866 | 12.60% |
| 2009 | 112.20 | 8.30 | 11.10 | 8.70 | +260 | 1299 | 21.70% |
| 2008 | 107.30 | 8.50 | 10.50 | 10.10 | +124 | 937 | 18.40% |
| 2007 | 110.30 | 9.80 | 10.80 | 9.30 | +462 | 962 | 12.50% |
NR-Rating Elo Ratings
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