NASCAR world upset as Jimmie Johnson misses out on unanimous election to Hall of Fame

03.08.2023 - 11:13 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Jimmie Johnson was among the racing legends who were elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday along with crew chief Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison.

Johnson won seven NASCAR Cup Championships during his career, which is tied with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most all time.

Johnson’s first five came consecutively. He is also the all-time winningest driver at five tracks, including Auto Club Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dover International Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway.

In addition to that, he won Driver of the Year five times and was the first racing driver to win The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year in the U.S.

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