Jimmie Johnson’s most memorable schemes

By Staff Report | Published: April 8, 2020 41

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Jimmie Johnson has had some great looking paint schemes in his storied NASCAR career. Take a look back at some of the best.

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19 Apr 2002: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, in action during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Winston Cup Series Aarons 499 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladaga, Alabama. Mandatory credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images | Getty Images

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2002: This was Jimmie Johnson's main paint scheme for the 2002 season -- his first in the NASCAR Cup Series. The neon numbers were a common look for most of his sponsorship with Lowe's from 2002-18.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 25: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowes Chevrolet Monte Carlo during the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, 2003 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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2003: A look at the Lowe's Power of Pride scheme on the No. 48 -- one that would serve as the basis for his Lowe's Patriotic scheme you'll see later in the gallery.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JUNE 30: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's/Sea World Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Pepsi 400 on June 30, 2006 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

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2006: Shamu on a race car? Absolutely with this Lowe's/Sea World paint scheme for the summer Daytona race.

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CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2007 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

Todd Warshaw | Getty Images

2007: Kobalt Tools was a common sight on the No. 48 during Johnson's championship runs.

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates after clinching the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship following the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2007 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

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2007: Jimmie Johnson's championship-winning paint scheme at Homestead-Miami Speedway as he won the second of five titles in a row (and second of seven titles overall).

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FONTANA, CA - AUGUST 31: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on August 31, 2008 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stephen Dunn | Getty Images

2008: The Jimmie Johnson Foundation adorned the car for at least one race a season -- several of those looks are also featured in upcoming slides.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

John Harrelson | Getty Images

2009: The Lowe's Patriotic look took on many different forms throughout the years but red, white and blue were always at the forefront.

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FONTANA, CA - OCTOBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout to celebrate winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on October 11, 2009 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

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2009: This Jimmie Johnson Foundation look features a lot more blue.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 30: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Memorial Day Tribute Chevrolet, loses control during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 30, 2010 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

Jason Smith | Getty Images

2010: The Lowe's Patriotic scheme gets a bigger splash of red on the side.

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ROSSBURG, OH - JUNE 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's late model Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 9, 2010 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for True Speed Communication) | Getty Images

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2010: A trip to Victory Lane makes any scheme pop a little brighter. This is from the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway.

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates after finishing in second place in the Ford 400 to clinch a fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

2010: A look at the championship-winning paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson's fifth straight title.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Summer Salute Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series COKE ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 1, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

2011: The Summer Salute look gets a little more blue on the hood this time around.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 13: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's/Chevy 100th Anniversay Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 13, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

John Harrelson | Getty Images

2011: No better way to celebrate Chevrolet's 100th anniversary than with a silver fox look.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives on track during practice for the NASACAR Sprint Cup Series 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

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2012: The Mountain Green look was a nice changeup from the usual No. 48 design.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 26: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

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2012: The Lowe's Patriotic look takes on more white at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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DOVER, DE - JUNE 01: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Madagascar Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 1, 2012 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

John Harrelson | Getty Images

2012: The 'Madagascar'-inspired look is one of several animated paint schemes 'Seven-Time' has had over the years.

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ROSSBURG, OH - JUNE 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 leads a pack of cars during the Feed the Children Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 6, 2012 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for True Speed Communication) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

2012: One of these schemes is very much not like the others.

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SPARTA, KY - JUNE 29: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Dover White Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 29, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

2012: The all white and blue look known as "Dover White."

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 10: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Cortez Silver Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

Jerry Markland | Getty Images

2012: Cortez Silver shines bright at the Watkins Glen road course.

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

Ronald C. Modra | Getty Images

2012: A different twist on the primary paint scheme with white instead of neon numbers.

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 23: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet, drives to the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 23, 2013 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Tom Pennington/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Tom Pennington | NASCAR via Getty Images

2013: The Jimmie Johnson Foundation look is showcased at Auto Club Speedway.

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DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Emerald Green Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Chris Trotman | NASCAR via Getty Images

2013: Irish eyes are smiling on Jimmie Johnson with this emerald green look.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/NASCAR via Getty Images)

John Harrelson | NASCAR via Getty Images

2013: The Lowe's Patriotic scheme covers all the colors of the flag.

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DOVER, DE - MAY 31: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Monsters University Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on May 31, 2013 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Mark Wilson | Getty Images

2013: Monsters University takes over the No. 48 Chevrolet at Dover.

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Red Vest Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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2014: The Red Vest look was a winning spark at Texas.

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BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 12: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 KOBALT TOOLS Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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2015: A darker look for the Lowe's/Kobalt Tools scheme.

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 04: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Robert Laberge | NASCAR via Getty Images

2015: The first year of the Darlington throwback program featured a scheme with Lowe's logo that was used prominently in the 1940s and 1950s.

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's / Superman Chevrolet, celebrates after taking the checkered flag during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 20, 2016 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Brian Lawdermilk | NASCAR via Getty Images

2016: Superman? Or Jimmie Johnson? Sometimes, it's hard to tell the difference.

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2016 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Josh Hedges/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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2016: The second year of the Darlington throwback program featured a Lowe's scheme that honored David Pearson, who drove a Lowe's-sponsored car in several races while subbing for Dale Earnhardt.

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 and the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2016 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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2016: A seventh title makes this paint scheme look all the more sweeter.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 27: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sarah Crabill | Getty Images

2017: This Patriotic scheme has more of an American Flag look on the side skirt.

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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 13: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

2017: Shades of blue and neon showcase The Jimmie Johnson Foundation at Michigan.

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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Throwback Chevrolet during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

2017: The third year of the Darlington throwback program saw Jimmie Johnson run a scheme inspired by the trucks Lowe's used in 1986.

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DARLINGTON, SC - AUGUST 31: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Throwback Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2018 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

2018: For the fourth year of the Darlington throwback paint schemes, Jimmie Johnson turned the clock back to 2012 when he won at Darlington for Hendrick Motorsports' 200th win.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Streeter Lecka | Getty Images

2018: Lots of neon to see through the twists and turns of the Charlotte road course.

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Rookie Throwback Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

2018: Jimmie Johnson's final paint scheme with Lowe's honored his rookie year look.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 9, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

2019: Ally became Jimmie Johnson's primary sponsor in 2019. This is their first scheme -- and his primary look -- for the 2019 season.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Patriotic Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

2019: The Ally Patriotic look takes on a camouflage design for the Coca-Cola 600.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Throwback Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

2019: Jimmie Johnson's Darlington
look mirrored that of "Butch." What is "Butch?" It is a 1990 Chevy Thunder Sportside that Johnson drove in the Baja 1000 Trophy Truck division for a handful of races in 1995.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, practices during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

2020: A look at Jimmie Johnson's primary Ally paint scheme for the 2020 season -- his final full-time year in the NASCAR Cup Series.