Jimmie Johnson Wife

Last Modified Mar 18, 2024 15:44 IST
Jimmie Johnson Wife
Jimmie Johnson with his wife, Chandra Janway. [Credits: Official Instagram account of Jimmie Johnson]


Jimmie is the modern legend in NASCAR Racing. Johnson picked up the mantle left behind by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt and added his own legacy to it. He became the only driver to secure 5 consecutive titles and established at the peak of NASCAR.


Johnson is an important part of NASCAR’s history and he is ranked 6th in the all-time driver wins of the series. Jimmie Johnson is the most successful racer of Hendrick Motorsports, having driven for them throughout his career. He later on became the co-owner of Petty GMS and renamed it Legacy Motor Club competing as their part-time driver in 2023 and 2024 Cup Series.


Jimmie Johnson is 48 years old, as of March 2024. He was born on September 15, 1975 in El Cajon, California. Johnson is known as an extremely helpful driver in the sport. He famously nudged Chase Elliot to his victory at Watkin Glens. Elliot was running out of fuel but a push from Johnson’s car at the frontstretch made sure that Elliot got to keep his victory. He also advocated for Corey LaJole and helped him secure a seat in the Cup Series.


Who is Jimmie Johnson’s Wife?

Jimmie Johnson’s wife is Chandra Lynn Janway. She has been with Johnson for more than 20 years and has two children with him. Janway is the co-founder of Jimmie Johnson and actively involves herself in giving back to the society. Chandra Janway completed her degree in business communications from University of Oklahoma. She is nicknamed “Chani” out of affection by her husband. Johnson describes her as his biggest supporter and the priority of his life.


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Chandra Janway posing with her daughter. [Credits: Official Instagram account of Jimmie Johnson]


How old is Chandra Johnson?

Chandra Janway is 45 years old, as of March 2024. She was born on July 16th, 1978 in Oklahoma, United States. She has two siblings, Marianne Janway and Caleb Janway. She also had a brother Jordan Janway who was tragically killed in a skydiving accident in 2014 at the age of 27.


What is Chandra Johnson’s Net Worth?

Chandra Johnson has an estimated Net Worth of $2.5 million as of 2024. She earned her wealth through modeling but not much is known about her recent endeavors or business ventures.


Chandra Johnson Height

Chandra Johnson is 5 feet 8.5 inches tall and weighs 56 kgs.


What does Chandra Johnson do for a living?

Chandra Johnson is a homemaker and she takes care of the Johnson family from behind the scenes. However, she used to be a model during her teenage years. Chandra Johnson moved to New York post graduation to start a modeling career. She was part of New York agency Wilhelmina Models. Chandra also stars in the American remake of the movie Devil’s Canyon. She landed the role of Jenna/Jill in 2007 but it was her first and last cinematic appearance.


Chandra Johnson Parents

Chandra Janway was born to Jack Lynn Janway and Terry Lynn Janway. She hasn’t revealed much about her parents in front of the media and nothing is known about their jobs or early life. The Janway family suffered a massive tragedy in 2023. Her parents Terry and Jack Janway and their grandson Dalton Janway were found shot dead at their house.


The case was being investigated by police as a muder-suicide. It is said that Terry Janway had informed 911 about a person trespassing the house with a gun. Further investigations revealed that Terry had shot her grandson and husband and later committed suicide.


Chandra Johnson Social Media

Chandra Johnson is the wife of the NASCAR legend and she can’t escape the fame that follows. However, chose to stay away from the spotlight and isn’t necessarily active on social media. Chandra Johnson doesn’t use any of the popular applications like Twitter or Instagram. She is only seen in the photos posted by her husband.


How long have Jimmie Johnson and Chandra Johnson been married?

Chandra Johnson has been married to Jimmie Johnson for 20 years. She tied the knot with Jimmie Johnson on December 11th, 2004. The couple had gotten engaged on a ski trip a year before in 2003.


She met her future husband through another NASCAR great, Jeff Gordon. Chandra and Jimmie Johnson immediately clicked at their first meet in 2002 and knew that they wanted to marry each other without any delay. According to Janway, she had realized that Jimmie Johnson was different from any other guy she had met before.


How many children do Jimmie Johnson and Chandra Janway have?

Chandra Johnson and Jimmie Johnson have two kids together. Their first child was born 6 years after their marriage. Their daughter Genevieve Marie Johnson was born on July 7th, 2010. Their second daughter, Lydia Norriss was born on September 6th, 2013.


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The Johnsons family. [Credit: Official Instagram account of Jimmie Johnson]



FAQs

Q. Is Jimmie Johnson still married?

A.  Yes, Jimmie Johnson has been married to Chandra Janway since 2004. 

Q. How did Jimmie Johnson and his wife meet?

A. Jimmie Johnson met Chandra Janway when she was still a model. He was introduced to her by fellow NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. 

Q. How many children does Jimmie Johnson have?

A. Jimmie Johnson is father to two daughters, Genevieve and Lydia. 

Q. Does Jimmie Johnson live in London?

A. Jimmie Johnson and his family relocated to London after the tragic death of Chandra Janway’s parents in 2023. 

Q. What is Jimmy Johnson doing now?

A. Jimmie Johnson is currently a NASCAR team owner and driver for Legacy Motor Club.