Jimmie Johnson and Chandra Janway’s love story has a touch of racing magic, and it’s thanks to NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon, who introduced them in 2002. A year later, on a scenic vacation in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Johnson popped the question and Janway said yes. By December 11, 2004, the couple had tied the knot in the idyllic setting of St. Barth in the Caribbean Islands, and their honeymoon was pure luxury, a celebration aboard Rick Hendrick’s yacht. Fast forward 21 years, and they are born stronger than ever, with Johnson recently looking back fondly on how that unforgettable proposal all came together.

Speaking to Marty Smith on the Never Settle podcast, the 50-year-old didn’t shy away from taking his other half’s name when Smith asked what feat paid off in the best possible way. The

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