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Who is Jimmie Johnson?

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Jimmie Johnson (born 1975) is an American race-car driver celebrated for his achievements in NASCAR. Johnson secured seven NASCAR championships (2006–10, 2013, 2016), tying a record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. Johnson also made history as the first driver to win five consecutive titles. In addition, he won the Daytona 500 two times (2006, 2013). He retired from NASCAR in 2020 and began competing in IndyCar races in 2021. However, in 2023 he returned to NASCAR part-time. Three years later Johnson announced that he would be retiring after the 2027 Daytona 500.