President Obama once welcomed NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson to the White House to check out his NO.48 Chevy
Published on Oct 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Oct 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
While in charge at the White House, President Obama welcomed NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and his ‘spiffy-looking’ NO.48 Chevy up the drive and checked out what was under the hood.
Typically, the US President rides in the back of a luxury SUV, such as Cadillac One, nicknamed The Beast, for protection and comfort.
But that doesn’t mean that every POTUS loves these practical armored cars. In fact, it’s well known that they have their own tastes, and former head of state Barack Obama likes his cars with a lot of speed.
So much so that then-President Obama once invited NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson to the White House and went diving into the engine specs. Check out the video above!
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.
