History-making champion
Jimmie Johnson poses with his seven NASCAR Premier Series championship trophies at Homestead-Miami Speedway after clinching his record-tying title. By winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 race, he also tied Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most Premier Series championships of all time.
Check out some of Johnson's many career highlights:
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Jeff Gordon finds a star
Jeff Gordon (right) played a key role in bringing Johnson to Hendrick Motorsports. Here, they talk before Johnson makes his first career Cup start at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October 2001.
First Cup Series victory
Johnson celebrates with team owner Rick Hendrick (left), co-owner of the No. 48 Jeff Gordon (right) and crew chief Chad Knaus (far right) after scoring his first Cup Series victory at then-California Speedway in April 2002.
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Date with Daytona
Johnson celebrates with his No. 48 crew after winning his first Daytona 500 in February of 2006.
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First championship
Johnson hoists his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship trophy at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2006.
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Back-to-back titles
Johnson celebrates his second consecutive Sprint Cup championship with a burnout at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2007.
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Three in a row
Johnson kisses the Sprint Cup championship trophy after winning it for the third straight time, tying Cale Yarborough for most consecutive titles won.
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Breaking a record
In 2009, Johnson made NASCAR history by becoming the first driver to win four consecutive Sprint Cup titles.
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Adding to the dynasty
Johnson (right) and crew chief Chad Knaus (left) raise their fifth Sprint Cup championship trophy in a row at Homestead in 2010.
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All smiles
Johnson and wife, Chandra, take in the 2011 U.S. Open tennis championships in Flushing Meadows, New York.
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Six-time
After winning his sixth Sprint Cup title in 2013, Johnson poses with all six of his championship trophies at Homestead.
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Kissing the bricks
Johnson kisses the bricks after winning the 2012 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He also won at the famed 2.5-mile track in 2006, '08 and '09.
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Daytona 500 champ
Johnson flies under the checkered flag to win his second Daytona 500 in 2013.
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Fatherly love
Johnson gives his daughter, Genevieve, a kiss in Victory Lane after winning the 2013 Daytona 500.
Celebrity status
After winning the 2013 Daytona 500, Johnson gives the cameras a thumbs-up while walking into the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City for a guest appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”
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Family time
Johnson, wife Chandra, and daughters Genevieve (right) and Lydia (left) celebrate in Victory Lane after his win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2015.
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Superman style
Johnson salutes the crowd with the checkered flag after winning at Auto Club Speedway in 2016 in the No. 48 Superman car.
Advancing in the Chase
Johnson burns it down after winning the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to advance to the Round of 8 in the 2016 Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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Grandfather clock No. 9
Johnson takes the checkered flag the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville, his ninth win at NASCAR's oldest track, in October of 2016. With earned one of the sport's most coveted trophies — a grandfather clock.
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Goody's time
Jimmie Johnson celebrates the win at Martinsville Speedway that clinched advancement to the Championship 4 of the Chase elimination playoffs at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Competing for Se7en
Johnson celebrates winning at Martinsville for a ninth time at NASCAR's oldest track.
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Making history
Johnson's crew rushes to join him as the smoke clears from his celebratory burnout after earning the race win last Sunday at Homestead that clinched his record-tying seventh Premier Series championship.
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Burnout time
Johnson begins the obligatory burnout after clinching Championship No. 7 at Homstead.
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Championship flag
Johnson takes a Polish victory lap in honor of late former champion Alan Kulwicki after securing the win and his latest title at Homestead.
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Chummy with Chad
Johnson gives his crew chief, Chad Knaus (right), a hug and a post-race comment that elicits a laugh. Knaus has been atop the pit box for all seven of Johnson's championshp seasons.
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Trophy No. 7
Johnson rejoices and hoists championship trophy No. 7 as his teammates and NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France look on following Sunday's historic moment.
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