This weekend’s races won’t include Jimmie Johnson since his mother-in-law fatally shot her husband and grandchild before shooting herself. Jack and Terry Lynn Janway, the parents of Johnson’s wife Chandra Janway, were discovered dead last night just after 9 o’clock, according to Muskogee Police. All three of them had gunshot wounds when they were discovered dead at their Oklahoma home, including their 11-year-old grandson Dalton Janway.
Jimmie Johnson’s Parents:
Jimmie Johnson, the oldest of three, was born in the Californian suburb of El Cajon, San Diego, on September 17, 1975. Johnson was from a working-class family. Jimmie’s parents are Gary Ernest Johnson and Catherine Ellen “Cathy” Johnson. His father ran heavy equipment, while his mother drove a school bus.
He also has two younger brothers, Jarit and Jessie. Both have competed in the TORC: The Off-Road Championship in professional off-road racing.
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Jimmie Johnson’s Wife:
Jimmie is married to Chandra Janway, the two having known each other since 2002. The couple was reportedly introduced by none other than four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordan. Before being married in 2004, the couple had a brief affair.
According to fabwags.com, the couple got engaged while on a ski trip in Colorado. When they got married, Janway, who Johnson lovingly refers to as “Chani,” adopted his last name and became Chandra Johnson.
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Jimmie Johnson’s Children:
Genevieve, 12, and Lydia, 9, are the couple’s two daughters and they all reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Before addressing his racing profession, Jimmie Johnson first introduces himself in his Instagram bio as a “two-time dad” and “husband.” On Johnson’s Instagram account, which has more than 530k followers, the kids are routinely seen alongside him at races and on family vacations.
