Jimmie Johnson News

Legacy Motor Club signs Jason Burdett to crew chief Jimmie Johnson

Legacy Motor Club signs Jason Burdett to crew chief Jimmie Johnson

December 12, 2023
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ has signed Jason Burdett as crew chief of the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE driven by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson in 2024. Burdett brings with him almost three decades of experience working with powerhouse teams and championship-winning drivers

Jimmie Johnson comments on Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, and moving to the United Kingdom

Jimmie Johnson comments on Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, and moving to the United Kingdom

September 8, 2023
Legacy Motor Club had a two-year contract with Noah Gragson, but after Gragson was suspended by NASCAR in August for liking an inappropriate meme on social media, Legacy co-owner Jimmie Johnson told AP that Gragson shocked the team by asking for his release

No more races for Jimmie Johnson this season

No more races for Jimmie Johnson this season

September 7, 2023
Jimmie Johnson says he will not run any more races this year.  He was initially expected to run 5-7 races

Jimmie Johnson voted into 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame class

Jimmie Johnson voted into 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame class

August 2, 2023
The time has come to add another accolade to Jimmie Johnson’s storied racing resume as the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is now an official member of the elite NASCAR Hall of Fame

Driver Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Driver Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

August 2, 2023
It was a no-brainer

NASCAR announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

NASCAR announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

August 2, 2023
NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The three-person group – the 14th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison. In addition, Janet Guthrie

NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024

NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024

July 12, 2023
NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Jimmy Johnson hall of fame nominee included in the class of 2024

Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws reportedly killed in murder-suicide UPDATES

Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws reportedly killed in murder-suicide UPDATES

June 27, 2023
UPDATE: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has elected to withdraw the No. 84 Carvana Chevrolet from this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event in Chicago

TRD president David Wilson says Jimmie Johnson will run a Toyota in 2024

TRD president David Wilson says Jimmie Johnson will run a Toyota in 2024

June 15, 2023
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will make his first venture in 2024 with Toyota as his co-owned Legacy Motor Club will switch from Chevrolet at the end of this season

NASCAR Garage 56 Chevrolet takes the green flag in Le Mans

NASCAR Garage 56 Chevrolet takes the green flag in Le Mans

June 10, 2023
The atmosphere was as expected – an estimated 300,000 excited and energized fans descended on the small central France city of Le Mans Saturday for the 100th celebration of the 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car classic

NASCAR Garage 56 project kicks off with parade through Le Mans

NASCAR Garage 56 project kicks off with parade through Le Mans

June 4, 2023
The support was unmistakable. The enthusiastic race fans absolutely “all in” for America’s Garage 56 entry in next weekend’s Centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans descended upon the sunny Le Mans city square Saturday afternoon, eager to get a glimpse and hear the unmistakable

Garage 56 is one week away from 24 Hours of Le Mans

Garage 56 is one week away from 24 Hours of Le Mans

May 26, 2023
One week from today, NASCAR’s long-awaited, highly-collaborative Garage 56 Project will formally make its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in France – the No. 24 Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 presented for inspection at the Place de la Republique in the center of town, the

NASCAR officially names 75 Greatest Drivers in celebration of 75th Anniversary

NASCAR officially names 75 Greatest Drivers in celebration of 75th Anniversary

May 12, 2023
Last night’s announcement of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers completed the list after a several-week rollout. The drivers, honored in celebration of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, will be recognized during the

Jimmie Johnson named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

Jimmie Johnson named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

May 11, 2023
Jimmie Johnson, one of stock-car racing’s all-time greats and the most recent member of the elite club of seven-time Cup Series champions, was named as the final addition to the list of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers on Thursday

Legacy Motor Club partnering with Toyota in 2024

Legacy Motor Club partnering with Toyota in 2024

May 2, 2023
Toyota is pleased to announce a partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB beginning with the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season. With LEGACY M.C. two entries, Toyota will field eight full-time Toyota Camry TRD’s in NCS action starting next season

Garage 56 Project completes final test session at Sebring before Le Mans

Garage 56 Project completes final test session at Sebring before Le Mans

April 19, 2023
A sunny sky, low humidity and a historic sports car track greeted the NASCAR Garage 56 Project at Sebring International Raceway Tuesday as the team turned its final test laps before the No. 24 Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is loaded up for its trip to compete in the

Ryan Preece captures first career pole at Martinsville

Ryan Preece captures first career pole at Martinsville

April 15, 2023
On his final lap – the final lap of qualifying Saturday afternoon - Stewart-Haas Racing’s Ryan Preece topped the competition to earn his first career NASCAR Cup Series Busch pole award with a lap of 94.779 mph in his No. 41 SHR Ford at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway

Jimmie Johnson to be Inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s 2024 Class

Jimmie Johnson to be Inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s 2024 Class

April 14, 2023
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2024 Induction Class today at the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 36th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration, which will formally usher the Class of 2024 into the MSHFA, will be

Club Wyndham sponsoring Jimmie Johnson at COTA, Coca-Cola 600

Club Wyndham sponsoring Jimmie Johnson at COTA, Coca-Cola 600

March 14, 2023
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ today announced Club Wyndham® will sponsor seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and club co-owner Jimmie Johnson for two races this season - Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 26 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28

Jimmie Johnson competing in Cup race at COTA

Jimmie Johnson competing in Cup race at COTA

March 13, 2023
Jimmie Johnson‘s second NASCAR Cup Series race of 2023 is here