He is one of an elite group of auto racing drivers who has driven in both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500; and April 14, the National Motorsports Hall of Fame named Jimmie Johnson as one of its newest members.

Driving for Hendrick Motorsports Johnson earned seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and a total of 84 races before retiring from NASCAR only to start driving in IndyCar for Chip Ganassi.  This season, Johnson has returned to NASCAR but as one of the owners for the Legacy Motor Club – formerly Petty GMS Racing and as a part time driver.

Speaking on being chosen as a member of the National Motorsports Hall of Fame Johnson said, “it’s an incredible honor to be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.  I’ve been fortunate throughout my racing career to be honored in many ways and to be recognized in this capacity is really humbling.

Johnson added, “I took part in the induction ceremonies of Tony Stewart in 2019 and my childhood mentor Ricky Johnson in 2012, so to be added to this elite group of individuals – by the equally impressive voting panel – is really special. I’m so thankful.’’

Also set for induction at the ceremony in Daytona Beach are Jim Downing and Dr. Robert Hubbard – the inventors of the HANS Device, desert racing legend Bud Ekins, six time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, NHRA winningest crew chief Austin Coil, and Can-Am champion John Surtees.  more Two inductees will be named this summer.

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America President George Levy spoke on the 2024 class of inductees saying, “it’s hard to imagine a much more-accomplished group of racers.  Our voters chose these seven from an incredible array of the sport’s greatest achievers. We can’t wait to welcome them into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America next March.’’

Chip Ganassi spoke on the new inductees Scott Dixon and Jimmie Johnson saying, “there is not a more deserving driver that’s currently in the series for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and know there’s even more work still to be done.  Dixon and Johnson have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.