NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson helps establish a scholarship fund for Cabarrus County high school seniors. | Stock Photo
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson helps establish a scholarship fund for Cabarrus County high school seniors. | Stock Photo
A scholarship honoring one of NASCAR's greatest drivers was established to benefit deserving Cabarrus County high school seniors.
Before closing an illustrious career that spanned two decades by competing in the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 11, Jimmie Johnson participated in a small presentation of the $48,000 scholarship fund bearing his name, WBTV 3 reported on Oct. 12.
Johnson and his wife, Chandra, are staunch advocates of public education through their Jimmie Johnson Foundation, and the Speedway created the scholarship to echo the couple's support.
"Jimmie and Chandra have generously supported those in need through their foundation, and this scholarship will assist a deserving area student in pursuit of a college education each year for the next decade," Charlotte Motor SpeedwayExecutive Vice President and General Manager Greg Walter told WBTV. "Charlotte Motor Speedway will proudly provide a $4,800 annual scholarship in Jimmie Johnson's name to a deserving senior with career pursuits in fitness, nutrition or exercise science, passions that Jimmie has championed as much as he has racing."
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