I’ve always looked for my affirmation through my peers, the people I race against, and within my team. – Jimmie Johnson
I do find it amusing when somebody cuts me off, makes an aggressive move on me in a car. I’m like, ‘Do you have any idea what I do for a living? Why?’ – Jimmie Johnson
I lived in Wisconsin for a while, so I keep my eyes on the Packers. I grew up in San Diego, so there’s the Chargers, but outside of that, I’m really kind of lame because I don’t have a specific team I pull for. – Jimmie Johnson
I’ve been very fortunate to dodge a nickname throughout my entire career. I’ve never had one. – Jimmie Johnson
Driving will never be away from me – I can’t just give it up. It’s all I’ve ever done, and there’s something about being in that car. – Jimmie Johnson
Since I was kid, what’s drawn me to racing is the feeling inside of me, the passion I have for the sport, the feeling I have while competing and doing what I do in a car, on a bike, whatever it’s been. – Jimmie Johnson
I’ve met a handful of presidents, from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton to George Bush to Barack Obama. – Jimmie Johnson
How do you say no when a little kid is asking you for ice cream? I know I can’t say no to it myself. – Jimmie Johnson
The Daytona 500 is a career-winning race. It defines careers for drivers, crew members, crew chiefs and race teams. It has that power. – Jimmie Johnson
I don’t need to break the speed limit. But if I’m not passing other vehicles on the interstate, I get a little irritated. – Jimmie Johnson
You watch guys live through their peaks, and then unfortunately, you’ve got to come down from that peak. – Jimmie Johnson
