Jimmie Johnson publicly addresses the murder-sui**de of his in-laws after six months

Jimmie Johnson has never addressed the tragic death of his in-laws publicly till now.

Jimmie Johnson publicly addresses the murder-sui**de of his in-laws after six months

Jimmie Johnson (Credits: Via IMAGO) and Jack and Dalton Janway (Credits: People Magazine)

2023 was a disappointing year for the family of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson on and off the track. His team, Legacy Motor Club, underperformed the whole year, and the drama around Noah Gragson‘s suspension also caused issues. But the major incident that shook the family was the tragic demise of Johnson’s wife’s family.

Police found Chandra Johnson’s mother, Terry Janway, and father, Jack Janway, along with 11-year-old nephew Dalton Janway, dead in their apartment on June 26, 2023. The Oklahoma Law enforcement was responding to a 911 call about a gunshot. It is alleged that the incident was a murder-suicide committed by Terry Janway.

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The news devastated the family, and Johnson scrapped all his racing plans for the 2023 season after the incident. Johnson didn’t address the incident for a long time, and on July 28th, he released a statement thanking fans for the support via social media. But ahead of his Hall of Fame induction, Johnson has, for the first time, addressed the incident via a TV interview on the “Today Show.” He thanked the fans for the support and said the family is still working on moving on.

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First and foremost, thank you for the support. Friends and family, fans far and wide have been extremely supportive, and that’s helped us through this incredibly difficult time. We’re managing the best we can, and that’s really all you can do, so thank you for the support and the continued support.
Johnson said, as reported by the New York Post.

The 2024 will be a new chapter of Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team

Going into the 2024 season, with less than two months left, Johnson’s Legacy MC is ready for a new Journey. They have signed a deal with Toyota Racing Development, ending their long-standing partnership with Chevy. They will field Toyota Camry alongside Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing.

Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth (Via IMAGO)
Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth (Via IMAGO)

The season will also mark Johnson’s racing a non-Chevy NASCAR machinery for the first time. He is set to make his Toyota debut in the Daytona 500 and will race in an additional six races, including the Brickyard 400, which has returned to the schedule.

The move to Toyota was fuelled by the fact that the LMC was given a third-tier team treatment, and the manufacturer’s support wasn’t sufficient for them to achieve the big goals they had set for themselves. In 2024, their primary objective will be returning to winning form.

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