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The popular story is that while driving in the 2000 Busch Series (now known as the Nationwide Series) for Herzog Motorsports, Jimmie asked fellow Nascar driver Jeff Gordon's advice on a subject at a drivers meeting. The two became friends, and Hendrick Motorsports, on Jeff Gordon's recommendation, offered Jimmie a driver development deal with a potential for advancing in 2002. In 2002, Jimmie became a full time driver in the Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports.
What the popular story omits is the role GM racing head Herb Fishel played in getting Johnson into stock cars to begin with, with the goal of eventually elevating him to Hendrick Motorsports, the "works" team of Chevrolet in NASCAR circles.
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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is he died?
The NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is not dead. He races in the number 48 car in the NASCAR races.
Who did NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson marry?
Jimmie Johnson is married to Chandra Janway.
When will Jimmie Johnson stop racing in NASCAR?
Only Jimmie Johnson knows the answer to that question.
How tall is jimmy Johnson NASCAR driver?
Nascar driver Jimmie Johnson is 5'11".
What year did Jimmie Johnson join NASCAR?
Jimmie Johnson joined the Nascar Nationwide Series in 1998 and later joined the Nascar Sprint Cup Series in 2001.
What is Jimmie Johnson's career earnings in the Nascar Cup Series?
Through the 2013 season, Jimmie Johnson has earned $128,385,503 in the Nascar Cup Series.
Who is Jimmie Johnson's crew chief?
Chad Knaus is the crew chief for Jimmie Johnson in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.
How many Nascar Cup Series races did Jimmie Johnson win in 2002?
Jimmie Johnson won three Nascar Cup Series races in 2002.
Does Jarit Johnson have a brother?
Yes, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson.
Who is the best NASCAR driver in the US?
Jimmie Johnson!!
Does Jimmie Johnson own any car in Nascar?
No, he does not.
Which team does Jimmie Johnson race for?
Jimmie Johnson races for Hendrick Motorsports in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.
