Jimmie Johnson got his birthday wish before blowing out the candles! The seven-time champion has led a life worth commemorating. Arguably the greatest driver of his generation, the Hall of Famer won a staggering 83 Cup Series races in his career.

As the legendary racer turned 48, he found yet another reason to celebrate. This time, as the team owner of Legacy Motor Club, The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol turned out to be a timely birthday present for this racing star.

NASCAR Hall of Famer gratified on his birthday because of novice Cup racer

Johnson’s team fielded a young truck racer in the Cup Series playoff race in Bristol. Carson Hocevar drove Legacy Motor Club’s #42 Chevrolet for the third time this year. And it truly worked like a charm for Jimmie Johnson’s rookie season as team owner. Hocevar finished 11th in only his fourth career race start in the NASCAR Cup.

Moreover, he accumulated stage points for his team by ending Stage 2 in a remarkable 5th place. Such a sensational performance among several champion racers was truly a feat to behold. Johnson was the first in line to acknowledge his driver’s astounding performance. The fact that this achievement aligned with the veteran racer’s birthday was the perfect icing on his cake. The champion thanked his racer for making it more memorable through a touching post.

The proud team owner wasn’t alone in his felicitation. Their fans quickly jumped on the social media bandwagon to commend this ace racer in the making.

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Fans hail the Bristol pairing of Jimmie Johnson and the No. 42 racer

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Carson Hocevar couldn’t contain his excitement after the thrill of the race and the speed of his car. Accustomed to truck racing, it was a joy for Hocevar to command the Next Gen car on the tricky short track of Bristol. He sang praises for the team and their support on his social media page. His fans filled his comment section with their own expressions of amazement.

“You wheeled the h*ll out of it! Was a blast to watch. Can’t wait to see what your future holds”

“Future star right here, excellent drive.”

Many impatiently waited for the confirmation of his next Cup race. They wished to see him racing that car a lot more in the future.

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The racing fandom enthusiastically approved of this new team-up. It would be exciting to see them explore greater adventures in the future. Until then, here’s wishing countless such presents for the racing luminary.