Living the Fast Lane : The Jimmie Johnson Story - Sports Book for Boys | Children's Sports & Outdoors Books

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Who was Jimmie Johnson? This time, let’s explore the world of car racing as seen in Jimmie’s life and career. The sport may seem dangerous but with skills, practice and an extra dose of precaution, it could prove to be the best adrenaline rush you could ever experience! Breathe in, and read about what it’s like to live in the fast lane!

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• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 15 mai 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781541939301
• Langue: English

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The Jimmie Johnson Story


Living the Fast Lane


Sports Book for Boys


Children’s Sports & Outdoors Books





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I n this book, we’re going to talk about NASCAR winner Jimmie Johnson. So, let’s get right to it!







F rom a blue-collar background, Jimmie Johnson has risen to fame as a NASCAR driver and is considered to be one of the top drivers in NASCAR’s history. Starting with dirt bikes that he played with as a toddler, he showed an early aptitude for controlling vehicles at high speeds.


Jimmie Johnson.








Jimmie Johnson (48) celebrates after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.










EARLY LIFE






B oth Jimmie’s parents drove vehicles for a living. His father Gary was a bulldozer operator and his mother, Cathy, was a school bus driver. Jimmie was their oldest son born in 1975 and Gary and Cathy raised Jimmie and his two brothers Jarit and Jessie in a middle-class home in San Diego.







J immie’s parents did everything possible to ensure that Jimmie and his brothers could pursue their passions. They made a lot of financial sacrifices to let Jimmie follow his interests in both surfing and racing.


Jimmie Johnson (48) watches practice for the Food City 500.