Sports
Sports

Jimmie Johnson hopes repaving doesn’t change Atlanta Motor Speedway

Jimmie Johnson is introduced during pre-race festivities at the 60th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Credit: Sarah Crabill

Credit: Sarah Crabill

Jimmie Johnson is introduced during pre-race festivities at the 60th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
By AJC Sports
Feb 18, 2018

It took more than a cold beer for Jimmie Johnson to put the 2017 NASCAR season behind him.

WSB-TV sports director Zach Klein visits with seven-time racing champion on the "We Never Played the Game" podcast to discuss his future at Hendrick Motorsports, his "Welcome to NASCAR moment" and a hope that repaving Atlanta Motor Speedway leads to continued success on the Hampton, Ga., track. Listen as Johnson touches on his "legendary" water polo career (then subscribe, rate and review):

> More: How to watch Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500

About the Author

AJC Sports
More Stories

Keep Reading

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, from Oconee County, speaks during SEC Media Days on July 14, 2025. (Mike Griffith/AJC)

Credit: Mike Griffith

Why Georgia native Whit Weeks is the ‘driver’ of LSU’s defense

Weeks's father was a former Bulldogs’ offensive lineman and his two brothers also play at LSU. Some believe he could help LSU could win the national championship.

12m ago

Mill Creek’s Daniel Pierce drafted No. 14 overall by Tampa Bay Rays

Daniel Pierce was immediately mobbed by friends and family when the Tampa Bay Rays selected him with the No. 14 overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday.

Dream lets another big lead slip in loss to Liberty

The Latest

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, from Oconee County, speaks during SEC Media Days on July 14, 2025. (Mike Griffith/AJC)

Credit: Mike Griffith

Why Georgia native Whit Weeks is the ‘driver’ of LSU’s defense

12m ago

Atlanta TV sports listings

Sports Daily: Your Home Run Derby primer

Featured

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (right) tours the Vine City neighborhood with his senior advisor Courtney English (left). (Matt Reynolds/AJC 2024)

Credit: Matt Reynolds

Atlanta Mayor Dickens names Courtney English interim chief of staff

A top adviser to the mayor, English previously served as chair of the Atlanta Board of Education.

The new airport chief wants you to have to spend less time at the airport

“I think we still have to make the case that it is the most efficient terminal in the world,” Ricky Smith told the AJC's editorial board.

What to know if you’re headed to Truist Park for All-Star Game events

A guide to weather, transportation and ballpark security.