CONCORD, N.C. – It took just minutes Wednesday after Jimmie Johnson announced his plans to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series racing following the 2020 season for reactions to begin streaming in on social media.

From Johnson’s fellow competitors to industry titans of all types, it seemed everyone had something to say to the seven-time champion out of respect for his numerous accomplishments.

We’ve gathered an assortment of Twitter reactions to the news that the 2020 season will be Johnson’s last as a full-time Cup Series driver, and those posts can be found below.

From one of the “best to never” to one of the “best ever”, THANK YOU https://t.co/sa5xryNYfF

— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) November 20, 2019

Caught me right in the feels. Been a pleasure Champ. Looking forward to it one last time. https://t.co/s0TJMLzmh9

— Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) November 20, 2019

Wow ? https://t.co/5epDPl0c5S

— William Byron (@WilliamByron) November 20, 2019

The Goat. Its been an absolute honor to live in the Jimmie Johnson era and share a track with him occasionally. I can't wait to see if he can go out on top next year. https://t.co/WparYxRmnc

— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) November 20, 2019

?? https://t.co/O9Kxp8BjOr

— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) November 20, 2019

Nobody I enjoy battling with more on the race track than 7 time. The greatest driver of my generation. Look forward to 38 more races with you! https://t.co/SmpAQz26Cz

— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) November 20, 2019

This is shocking. Thought there’d be three more years of full-time for him. https://t.co/jpKzpuEslc

— Lewis Franck (@LewisFranck) November 20, 2019

I’m not crying your crying https://t.co/QbWOO1dD44

— Mason Mitchell (@TheMasonRacin) November 20, 2019

From calling him a teammate to covering him from the booth JJ has always set the standard high. Wishing him a great final season. Hats off to you champ. https://t.co/BcMjO4Di76

— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) November 20, 2019

Without question @JimmieJohnson is one of the classiest and most professional athletes I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Looking forward to celebrating his final season in 2020. All the best from @TooToughToTame #Chasing8 https://t.co/ThfaE9XP2P

— Kerry Tharp (@Kerry_Tharp) November 20, 2019

What a ride JJ. I can’t wait to watch you make 2020 a great one. @JimmieJohnson ?

— Michael Waltrip (@MW55) November 20, 2019

One more year to appreciate greatness in our time. @JimmieJohnson will run one final full-time @NASCAR season in 2020. #Chasing8 https://t.co/xntPq9aqFU

— Eddie Gossage (@eddiegossage) November 20, 2019