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Jimmie Johnson adds star to Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Jimmie Johnson adds star to Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

Summary

Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR champion, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 24, 2026. This makes him the first racer to achieve this honor in sports entertainment. Johnson expressed gratitude for the recognition, crediting his journey to his family, teammates, and fans. He is set to make his final Cup start at next year's Daytona 500 and co-founded the Legacy Motor Club. One of his drivers, Todd Gilliland, is a finalist for the In-Season Challenge during the upcoming Brickyard 400.

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By the Numbers

•Jimmie Johnson received his star on July 24, 2026.
•He is the first racer honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
•Johnson will make his last Cup start at the 2027 Daytona 500.
•He co-founded the Legacy Motor Club racing team.
•Driver Todd Gilliland is a finalist for the In-Season Challenge.

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9:22 PMYahoo Sports — 7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding a star to Hollywood Walk of Fame

What they're saying

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson has added another honor to his long list of achievements by becoming the first racer to put a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Johnson went on to compete in endurance races, worked in broadcasting and has embraced both entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
— Yahoo Sports

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