“Huge Inspiration to All of Us” – Fellow Drivers Laud Jimmie Johnson in Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Tribute

The tributes for Jimmie Johnson keep coming in as every race brings his NASCAR retirement one step closer. The Charlotte Motor Speedway, hosts for Sunday’s Cup Series race at the road course, brought out their version of a tribute to one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers.

The track posted a video on Twitter, showing snippets of Johnson’s past wins at the track. It was accompanied by messages from some of Johnson’s top rivals themselves.

What other drivers said about Jimmie Johnson

Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. came up with a “thank you, Jimmie Johnson” message for the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Reigning Cup Series winner Kyle Busch called Johnson a huge inspiration. “You’re a huge inspiration to all of us in the sport,” Busch said.

Joey Logano then lauded Johnson’s character. “The character that you’ve brought and the role model you’ve been for all of us,” Logano expressed.

Kyle Busch’s younger brother Kurt and Ryan Blaney featured in the video as well to applaud Johnson.

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Some other tributes for the seven-time champ

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s tribute follows tributes from many other tracks throughout the season. Since Johnson announced his plans to retire from full-time racing at the end of the season, the honors have flown in at almost every track he has raced at.

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway named their infield tunnel road after Johnson. “The next time you drive through the tunnel, you’ll be driving down Jimmie Johnson Way! #OneFinalTime,” they said in a tweet.

In another big tribute, the Richmond Raceway named a pedestrian tunnel after the 45-year-old driver, naming it ‘The Jimmie Johnson Champions Walk’.

Johnson expressed his admiration for the honors he is receiving every other week.

“Throughout my career, I have had some highs and lows at Richmond on the track. I’ve enjoyed cycling around the area and have grown to appreciate racing there so much more over the years. This is a huge honor and its humbling as I visit these tracks for the final time. To accept these wonderful gifts,” Johnson said.

With four races to go for the season to end, more such tributes might certainly be in store for the great champion of the sport. If he can sign off with a win, it would be an icing on the cake.

Read more – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Honors Jimmie Johnson With a Wonderful Tribute