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Moreover, Johnson admits that his wife, Chandra, had been impacted way more. He said, “Now that we’re in that boat, parents will expand more … it was really tough on her; it was really tough on us … now that we know more, it’s wild how tough it was.” Johnson and his wife, Chandra, leaned on other parents to navigate the transition, a move backed by research showing peer support eases the stress of big milestones. Moreover, as the couple navigates these bittersweet moments, Johnson reflected on the research they did, saying, “I was running through those with a fair amount of joy, but just not believing the moment … and then Shanny and I did a really nice job networking around with the other parents … we’ve stayed in contact.” After retiring from full-time racing in 2020, Johnson’s been all about family. Recently, he even admitted the biggest risk he took that paid off — i.e., waiting long to marry Chandra. Fast forward to today, and that love still lives on. As Johnson opens up about his life as a father and husband, his long-fought charter battle as Legacy Motor Club’s team owner has finally been resolved. But now the Hall of Famer shows no signs of slowing down as a driver or a team owner… Jimmie Johnson reveals motivation behind retirement delay NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, now 50, has revealed what continues to drive him to race despite a career already defined by excellence. With seven series championships and 83 wins, Johnson retired from full-time racing following a brief foray into IndyCar, but he still has his toes in motorsports as team owner of Legacy Motor Club. Further, he hasn’t completely stepped away from NASCAR, returning selectively to compete in high-profile events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 this season, where he finished third and 40th, respectively. While many wonder why he hasn’t hung up his racing boots for good, Johnson insists it’s never been about adding to his legacy. Instead, his motivation has evolved beyond wins and accolades. Speaking to The Athletic, he said, “It’s really about having fun now. The more time I spend around the Cup Series with this generation of car, the more I realize my chances of having a real shot to win. So my goals have shifted: If it helps the team, I’m in. If I get to go out there and have fun, I’m absolutely in.” With talks of his debut at the much-anticipated San Diego race next year on Father’s Day, Johnson now finds that the thrill of racing, camaraderie, and the chance to support his Legacy Motor Club team outweigh the pressure of chasing victories.
