Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson honored in New York City
Four-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson gazes from the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building in New York City. // Mike Stobe, Getty Images for NASCAR
Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson has already begun to enjoy the perks of his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup championship.
Just days after winning the title, Johnson was the toast of the town. Tuesday, he spent time in New York City to celebrate Jimmie Johnson Day.
He flipped the switch on the Empire State Building as it lit up in the blue, white and yellow colors of Johnson's team. Then he received the proclamation of the official day in New York and posed for photos at the landmark with Major League Baseball World Series champion Johnny Damon.
Finally, he posed with his trophy 103 floors above Manhattan.
Johnson will be in Las Vegas next week for the official Champion's Week activities, which culminate in the annual awards ceremony Friday night at the Wynn Hotel.
