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One More Lap: Jimmie Johnson and the #48 by Jimmie Johnson
One More Lap: Jimmie Johnson and the #48 by Jimmie Johnson
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One More Lap: Jimmie Johnson and the #48
by Jimmie Johnson with Ivan Shaw | Foreword by Michael Jordan
"Celebrating the astonishing career and life of American race-car driver and consecutive NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson."
🏎️ SPORTS BIOGRAPHY | NASCAR RACING | PHOTOGRAPHY
A revelatory and visually thrilling retrospective of a racing legend, memorializing the record-breaking achievements of the only race-car driver ever to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
Extended Synopsis
In the storied history of NASCAR auto racing, Jimmie Johnson stands as one of the most decorated professional athletes of his era. Beginning his racing journey in motocross at just five years old, Johnson developed a laser focus that eventually propelled him to tie the historic record of seven NASCAR Cup Series championship titles—a distinction shared only with Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. Over his extraordinary career, he recorded 83 wins, 232 top-five finishes, and 36 pole positions, including a staggering five consecutive championships from 2006 to 2010.
One More Lap goes beyond the statistics to capture the imagination of racing fans across the globe. Blending his racing legacy with his passion for art, Johnson hired elite photographers to document the behind-the-scenes reality of his demanding profession. Featuring exhilarating snapshots by renowned photographers Sebastian Kim, Peggy Sirota, Andrew Moore, and Pari Dukovic—as well as images taken by Johnson himself—this volume is an inspiring testament to a childhood dream realized at the highest speeds imaginable.
About the Contributors
Jimmie Johnson is an American professional auto racing driver and a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in motorsport history.
Ivan Shaw collaborated with Johnson to curate and assemble this comprehensive visual history of the #48 team.
Michael Jordan, a global sports legend and icon, provides the foreword to this tribute.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- NASCAR Enthusiasts: The ultimate collector's item detailing the career of one of the sport's undisputed titans.
- Photography Fans: Offers a rare, high-art perspective on the grit and glamour of professional motorsports through the lenses of top-tier photographers.
- Sports Sociology & History: A valuable primary text for examining the media, marketing, and physical demands of 21st-century auto racing.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780847872015 |
| ISBN-10 | 0847872017 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Publisher | Rizzoli Books |
| Publication Date | October 11, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Sports, Biographies & Memoirs, Motorsports, NASCAR |
Accolades & Features
- Chronicles the career of the only race-car driver to win the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
- Features an exclusive foreword by basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
- Includes behind-the-scenes photography from industry-leading artists.
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