NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson spoke out about coping with the loss of several family members, including wife Chandra Janway Johnson‘s parents and nephew.
“Our family is devastated by the profound loss of [Terry] Lynn, Jack and Dalton Janway,” Johnson wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 28. “We have been humbled by the outpouring of love and support during this unthinkably sad time and remain grateful for all of your compassion.”
The seven-time NASCAR champion’s three family members were found dead by officials on Monday, June 26 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Local law enforcement received a 911 call over reports of a disturbance and gunshots.
Muskogee Police spokesperson Lynn Hamlin said at the time via NPR that investigators believe Terry Lynn Janway shot and killed her husband, Jack Janway, and 11-year-old grandson Dalton before shooting herself.
In the immediate aftermath of the deaths, Johnson pulled out of the NASCAR Cup Series event in Chicago. “The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and no further statements will be made,” racing team Legacy Motor Club said in a statement at the time.
The racing organization also shared a statement supporting Johnson’s family while they grieve. “We are saddened by the tragic deaths of members of Chandra Johnson’s family,” NASCAR said in a June statement. “The entire NASCAR family extends its deepest support and condolences during this difficult time to Chandra, Jimmie and the entire Johnson & Janway families.”
Jimmie and Chandra have been together for over 20 years. The model and the racing star met in 2002 after NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon introduced them. They said “I do” in 2004 before welcoming two daughters.
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Gary Johnson and Catherine “Cathy” Johnson (née Dunnill)
When Jimmie was growing up, his dad, Gary, was a truck driver for B.F. Goodrich and later a heavy…
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