<p>NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson announced his retirement from full-time racing on Monday, saying he will focus on time with his family.</p>
<p>The 47-year-old, seven-time NASCAR champion said he might race in a few more &#8220;bucket-list&#8221; events but has no specific plans regarding future races.</p>
<p>“It’s been an interesting process to feel so fulfilled with the experience and then also try to make a decision,” Johnson said in an exclusive <a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-auto-racing-charlotte-indycar-nascar-a3597e7245587f5fe32c0b16032cde27" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview</a> with the Associated Press.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing.</p>
<p>His 2023 schedule remains unclear. <a href="https://t.co/8HXwzNTztS">pic.twitter.com/8HXwzNTztS</a></p>
<p>&mdash; NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCARonNBC/status/1574401284693983232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p>“In the big scheme of things, there is so much life-planning going on with the kids. We’ve always had an idea of trying to live abroad for a year or two. We love Colorado and want to spend more time there, and there’s just so much swirling personally and professionally that I just wanted to take some time and make the decision not on the back of a positive or negative experience on the racetrack,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>Johnson reportedly took two weeks off following his latest IndyCar finale to finalize the decision that included a weekend trip in England with Ganassi teammates Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.</p>
<p>The long-time racer has 83 NASCAR-sanctioned wins, along with seven Cup Series Championships. He has <a href="https://frcs.pro/nascar/cup/drivers/jimmie-johnson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">started</a> 690 races since his first run at the UAW-GM Quality 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 7, 2001, more than two decades ago.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson tells The Associated Press that he is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. </p>
<p>by <a href="https://twitter.com/JennaFryer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jennafryer</a> <a href="https://t.co/SFZqsuXqlM">https://t.co/SFZqsuXqlM</a></p>
<p>&mdash; AP Sports (@AP_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/AP_Sports/status/1574397799013253123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Johnson achieved his first win at the Auto Club Speedway in 2002. He ranks sixth on the all-time wins list and is the only driver to win five consecutive Cup Series championships.</p>
<p>In 2020, Johnson finished his final Cup Series run. The long-time racer has since taken on several IndyCar races, including numerous Grand Prix events.</p>
<p>Johnson&#8217;s future events noted in his retirement interview include a possible entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a special entry. He also mentioned his interest in a future run at &#8220;The Double,&#8221; a unique challenge to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 races on the same day.</p>
<p>Tony Stewart is the only NASCAR driver to complete the grueling 1,100-mile option. Kurt Bush, John Andretti, and Robby Gordon have all also unsuccessfully attempted the two-race challenge.</p>
<p>“You know me and endurance sports, and the double sounds awesome,” Johnson told the AP. “I’ve always had this respect for the guys who have done the double. I would say it is more of a respect thing than a bucket-list item, and I’d love to put some energy into that idea and see if I can pull it off.”</p>
<p class="Component-root-0-2-63 p Component-p-0-2-54">Johnson and his wife, Chani, are also considering enrolling their girls in school in England or France for a year, with their father taking a hands-on role as their daily driver.</p>
<p class="Component-root-0-2-63 p Component-p-0-2-54">“Chani has always supported me to the nth degree and also at the same time had her objectives, desires and pursued her pathway and her career. I think she’s optimistically cautious I follow through with this plan,” Johnson told the AP.</p>

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