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Jimmie Johnson to run No. 48 for 2027 Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson to run No. 48 for 2027 Daytona 500

July 26, 2026
After announcing the news during today’s TNT Sports live pre-race coverage of the Brickyard 400, Jimmie Johnson confirmed that he will compete in the 2027 DAYTONA 500 with a familiar car number – the No. 48 – in the final NASCAR Cup Series start of one of the most

Jimmie Johnson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jimmie Johnson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

July 25, 2026
Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, first-ballot NASCAR Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and co-owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, became the first motorsports competitor to be honored with a star for sports entertainment on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

NASCAR San Diego Saturday Notebook

NASCAR San Diego Saturday Notebook

June 20, 2026
Jimmie Johnson surprised by level of aggression in NASCAR Truck race

Johnson, McMurray among big names for San Diego CRAFTSMAN Truck Series showdown

Johnson, McMurray among big names for San Diego CRAFTSMAN Truck Series showdown

June 18, 2026
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action after an off-weekend with Friday’s Navy 250 (7 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) getting the first NASCAR green flag on the San Diego Street Course weekend

Jimmie Johnson joining TNT Sports as analyst

Jimmie Johnson joining TNT Sports as analyst

June 17, 2026
UPDATE: TNT Sports is bolstering its NASCAR broadcast team covering the second annual In-Season Challenge, set to begin with the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, June 28

Jimmie Johnson ‘Drive for Heroes’ Golf Classic to benefit The American Legion

Jimmie Johnson ‘Drive for Heroes’ Golf Classic to benefit The American Legion

May 28, 2026
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson will return to his hometown of San Diego to host the inaugural Drive for Heroes Golf Classic, a one-day charitable event benefiting The American Legion

Legacy Motor Club teams with Arrow McLaren for Indy 500 bid

Legacy Motor Club teams with Arrow McLaren for Indy 500 bid

April 28, 2026
Arrow McLaren has partnered with Jimmie Johnson and his Legacy Motor Club NASCAR Cup organization for the Indianapolis 500 with the No. 31 Chevy driven by Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay

Jimmie Johnson says Legacy Motor Club will have third car next season

Jimmie Johnson says Legacy Motor Club will have third car next season

March 12, 2026
Legacy Motor Club owner Jimmie Johnson revealed during Thursday’s episode of “The Morning Drive” on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that the organization will expand to a three-car stable for the 2027 Cup Series season

Jimmie Johnson steps into crew chief role for Dario Franchitti in St. Petersburg

Jimmie Johnson steps into crew chief role for Dario Franchitti in St. Petersburg

February 22, 2026
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current team owner Jimmie Johnson will be adding a new role to his resume: crew chief. Johnson confirmed to Above the Yellow Line Media on Sunday that he will be working atop the pit box for Dario Franchitti when the NASCAR

Saturday Daytona Notebook

Saturday Daytona Notebook

February 14, 2026
Jimmie Johnson announces 2027 DAYTONA 500 as last NASCAR Cup race

Jimmie Johnson says 2027 Daytona 500 will be his final Cup race

Jimmie Johnson says 2027 Daytona 500 will be his final Cup race

February 14, 2026
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson, one of the most accomplished athletes in motorsports history, announced today the 2027 DAYTONA 500 will mark the final start of his NASCAR Cup Series career

Jimmie Johnson unveils ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute at DAYTONA 500 honoring fallen firefighters

Jimmie Johnson unveils ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute at DAYTONA 500 honoring fallen firefighters

February 11, 2026
This weekend at the DAYTONA 500, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety and Carvana will wear a new “Helmet of Heroes” honoring America’s fallen firefighters

Jimmie Johnson returns to his off-road roots at the Mint 400

Jimmie Johnson returns to his off-road roots at the Mint 400

February 7, 2026
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson will return to the discipline that launched his racing career when he competes in the BF Goodrich Mint 400, one of the most iconic events in American motorsports. Johnson will drive the

NOBULL and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announce partnership

NOBULL and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announce partnership

January 27, 2026
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced a new partnership with NOBULL, the footwear brand known for its uncompromising training gear, modern minimalist style, and commitment to athletes who put in the work. The collaboration brings together two organizations built on discipline

Jimmie Johnson joins TRICON Garage for San Diego Truck Series race

Jimmie Johnson joins TRICON Garage for San Diego Truck Series race

January 8, 2026
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time Cup Series (NCS) champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) for its inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California

Jimmie Johnson using Open Exemption Provisional to guarantee Daytona 500 starting spot

Jimmie Johnson using Open Exemption Provisional to guarantee Daytona 500 starting spot

January 8, 2026
Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club will utilize the Open Exemption Provisional to guarantee Johnson’s spot as the 41st car in the 2026 Daytona 500, NASCAR officials confirmed Wednesday

NASCAR and Justice shift into high gear with new collaboration

NASCAR and Justice shift into high gear with new collaboration

January 7, 2026
Justice, the leading fashion and lifestyle brand for tween girls, is excited to announce its newest collaboration with NASCAR, bringing the high-energy world of motorsports to tween fashion through an exclusive, sport-inspired apparel collection

Legacy Motor Club takes NASCAR spirit to Japan with Toyota, Jimmie Johnson, John Hunter Nemechek

Legacy Motor Club takes NASCAR spirit to Japan with Toyota, Jimmie Johnson, John Hunter Nemechek

December 22, 2025
Today, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB released a comprehensive behind-the-scenes video documenting a recent trip to Japan. The YouTube video titled “The Climb to Mt. Fuji | Building NASCAR for Japan” highlights global motorsports culture, fan connection, and the cross-cultural

Jimmie Johnson to compete in Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson to compete in Daytona 500

December 18, 2025
Carvana (NYSE: CNVA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled the Daytona paint scheme for seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson. The reveal kicks off the new racing season and the fifth

Toyota welcomes NASCAR, American Automotive Innovation to Fuji Speedway

Toyota welcomes NASCAR, American Automotive Innovation to Fuji Speedway

November 14, 2025
Toyota is proud to welcome a new era of global motorsports collaboration as U.S. drivers participate in the Super Taikyu Series for a landmark exhibition event at Fuji Speedway on November 16, 2025, featuring a demonstration run of six NASCAR stock cars and the debut