When a six-time NASCAR champion stops by for a visit, it’s exciting. But when he brings ice cream, it turns into a party.
Jimmie Johnson stopped by the University of Kansas Hospital on Tuesday night to visit patients in the pediatric unit, where he passed out die casts of his No. 48, hats and other gear, and then offered the patients ice cream, courtesy of Blue Bunny.
“I wish I was here and there weren’t any kids in the hospital, but I’m happy to come by and visit and put some smiles on faces,” said Johnson.
After spending time with a group of patients, Johnson went room to room to visit those patients who were unable to leave their rooms. He even had Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren assisting him with the ice cream.
Johnson was in town to participate in this week’s Goodyear Tire Test on Monday and Tuesday and NASCAR’s open test today.
“From what I’ve experienced the last couple of days on track, the old Kansas is coming back in,” said Johnson. “Last spring we raced from the yellow line to the wall and that’s what we look for. The track is aging really well.”
Racing returns to Kansas Speedway as this October with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season finale on Oct. 16, the NASCAR XFINITY Series (Kansas Lottery 300) on Oct. 17, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (Hollywood Casino 400, the fifth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup) on Oct. 18, and tickets are currently on sale.
Parking is always free at Kansas Speedway and fans can bring in one 14x14x14-inch soft-sided cooler with their favorite food and beverages.
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