Jimmie and Chandra Johnson unveiled Jimmie Johnson's Victory Lanes at the Victory Junction Gang Camp today, the first major initiative for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Just a year after announcing the formation of the foundation, the Johnson's joined Pattie and Kyle Petty, Lynda and Richard Petty, and the campers of Victory Junction to bowl the inaugural frames at the 5,100 square foot bowling alley.
The colorfully decorated bowling alley is complete with four lanes, a shoe counter, an arcade area, and a one-of-a-kind light show that enables campers to go "retro" bowling at night. The QubicaAMF lanes have space themed-masking and a cutting-edge string pin setting design. The building is complete with a replica of Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet on the roof.
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Jimmie: "It was exciting to finally see the building. It looks
incredible. This project is what the foundation is all about. Through
the bowling alley, we will be able to help some very special children
have a little fun."
During the Grand Opening, Jimmie, Chandra, Kyle, and Pattie were paired with a Victory Junction camper that created an impromptu "bowl off" between the Johnsons and the Pettys.
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Chandra: "It was amazing to be a part of the entire design process. This
was a great partnership between the foundation and the camp. It was
definitely thrilling to bowl the first frame."
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation committed $600,000 to fund the construction of the bowling alley. To date, it has raised $425,000 towards its goal through the support of corporate partners such as Lowe's, Levi Strauss Signature, and Chevrolet, as well as from fans purchasing collectible Victory Lanes coins and various items on the foundation's eBay Giving Works site. The foundation plans to finish the fundraising campaign with a new League of Champions program, a donor recognition wall in the bowling alley for donations of $5,000 or more towards the project.
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Kyle: "It's an honor that Jimmie and Chandra (Johnson) first thought about the
camp when they began their foundation. One of the first things they did was begin plans
for the Jimmie Johnson Victory Lanes bowling alley and we're humbled by
that. It's hard to find anyone or any child who doesn't like to bowl.
For some, it will be the first opportunity to do something like this.
I think when they see how much fun the children are having it’s going
to mean a lot to them. They are wonderful people for doing this.
We're very thankful for their contribution to the Victory Junction
Camp. The Jimmie Johnson Victory Lanes bowling alley will be another
great benefit for kids at camp."
