NASCARJimmie Johnson through the yearsSeven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, born Sept. 17, 1975, made his Cup Series debut in 2001. He became a full-time Cup driver in 2002.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson crosses the finish line of the 123rd Boston Marathon on April 15, 2019.Winslow Townson, APJimmie Johnson poses with the honorary rifle after winning the pole at Texas Motor Speedway on March 29, 2019.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson, right, celebrates with team owner Rick Hendrick after winning the Advance Auto Parts Clash exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 10, 2019.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2017 AAA 400 Drive For Autism at Dover International Speedway.Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY SportsOwner Rick Hendrick (left) congratulates Jimmie Johnson after Johnson got his third victory of the season by winning the 2017 AAA 400 Drive For Autism at Dover International Speedway.Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2017 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, his second win of the season.Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates winning the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, his first victory of 2017.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates with his family and crew after winning the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway and clinching his record-tying seventh Sprint Cup championship on Nov. 20, 2016.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsJohnson, bottom, crosses the finish line to win the Ford EcoBoost 400 and his seventh Sprint Cup title. The championship tied legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. for the most in NASCAR history.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsJohnson and his crew celebrate the Sprint Cup title with a little (or a lot) champagne.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates with crew chief Chad Knaus after winning the 2016 Sprint Cup championship.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson gets a hug from team owner Rick Hendrick after winning his record-tying seventh Sprint Cup championship.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAs the confetti falls, Jimmie Johnson celebrates his win at Martinsville on Oct. 30, 2016. The victory ensured Johnson would race for a seventh championship by clinching a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup finale.Michael Thomas Shroyer, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson, in a superman firesuit and cape, celebrates after winning the Auto Club 400 on March 20, 2016. The victory was the 77th of Johnson's career, moving him past Dale Earnhardt Sr. on NASCAR's all-time list.Jose Huerta, APJimmie Johnson revels in victory with his daughter Genevieve after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Feb. 28, 2016. The win tied Dale Earnhardt Sr. for seventh-most wins in NASCAR Cup Series history with 76.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on May 31, 2015. It was Johnson's 10th win at the track.Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates with a burnout after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 1, 2015.Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson celebrates with his wife, Chandra, left, and daughters Lydia (with Chandra) and Genevieve (with Johnson) Johnson after winning the FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway on June 1, 2014.Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2014 Coca-Cola 600 and setting the record for the most victories at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson celebrates at Homestead-Miami Speedway after clinching his sixth Sprint Cup championship on Nov. 17, 2013.Andrew Weber, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson poses with six championship trophies after winning his sixth NASCAR Cup title on Nov. 17, 2013.Jerry Lai, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson, left, celebrates with crew chief Chad Knaus after winning his sixth Sprint Cup championship on Nov. 17, 2013.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOn May 18, 2013; Jimmie Johnson won the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a record fourth time, the most by any driver.Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 for the second time in his career on Feb 24, 2013, and the first time since 2006.Kevin Liles, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson poses with a pair of pistols after winning the Texas 500 on Nov. 4, 2012. Johnson won five Cup races in 2012 and finished third in the standings.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson enjoys a family outing to a local restaurant with his daughter Genevieve Marie and wife Chandra in Charlotte, on Aug. 23, 2012.Davis Turner For USA TODAYJimmie Johnson won only two races in 2011, the fewest he's won since becoming a full time Cup driver in 2002.Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images For NASCARJimmie Johnson, wife Chandra, and daughter Genevieve Marie listen to the National Anthem prior to the Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2011.Brett Flashnick, APJimmie Johnson earned the nickname "Fivetime" after winning his fifth Sprint Cup championship in a row on Nov. 21, 2010.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsFans congratulate Jimmie Johnson after he won the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 27, 2010, one of six races Johnson won that year.Charles Krupa, APJimmie Johnson poses with four trophies on Nov. 22, 2009 after winning the Sprint Cup championship for the fourth consecutive year.Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson was honored for his Sprint Cup championship by President Obama at the White House on Aug. 19, 2009. Johnson was previously feted by former President George W. Bush.Andrew Harrer, BloombergJimmie Johnson joined another three-time NASCAR champion, Cale Yarborough, after winning his third consecutive Sprint Cup championship in 2008. Here, they pose at NASCAR's Awards Ceremony on Dec. 5.Rusty Jarrett, Getty Images For NASCARJimmie Johnson, right, and crew chief Chad Knaus kiss the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in 2008. Johnson has four career wins at the Brickyard.Geoff Burke, Getty Images For NASCARJimmie Johnson won 10 times, including at Martinsville on Oct. 21, en route to his second consecutive Cup championship in 2007.Don Petersen, APJimmie Johnson shares a laugh with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, then Speaker of the House, during a visit to Capitol Hill on Feb. 5, 2007. A reporter asked if he was a Democrat or Republican. The Speaker changed the subject.Tim Dillon, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson took a victory lap through the streets of Midtown Manhattan on Nov. 29, 2006, after winning the first of five consecutive Cup championships.Chris Trotman, Getty Images For NASCARJimmie Johnson, left, celebrates with owner Rick Hendrick, center, and crew chief Chad Knaus after winning the 2006 Nextel Cup championship following the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson married his wife Chandra in December of 2004. Here the couple celebreate Johnson's victory at the 2005 Coca-Cola 600.Grant Halverson, USA TODAY SportsJimmie Johnson, right, hung out with actor Matthew McConaughey during Daytona Speedweeks in 2005.Streeter Lecka, Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson won eight races in 2004 and finished second in the Sprint Cup standings for the second consecutive year.J. Pat Carter, APJimmie Johnson won three consecutive Coca-Cola 600 races and five of six races at Charlotte Motor Speedway between 2003 and 2005.Rusty Burroughs, APJimmie Johnson, celebrating with girlfriend Chandra Janway, won three Sprint Cup races in 2003, including both races at New Hampshire International Speedway.APJimmie Johnson, center, celebrates with his crew after winning The Winston, NASCAR's All-Star race, on May 17, 2003.Chuck Burton, APJimmie Johnson won his first career Sprint Cup race on April 28, 2002, at the NAPA 500 in Fontana, Calif.Will Lester, APJimmie Johnson, left, celebrating with teammate Jeff Gordon, won his first career Sprint Cup pole at his first ever Daytona 500 in 2002.Wilfredo Lee, AP