Jimmie Johnson News

Richard Petty comments on team changes since Jimmie Johnson joined

Richard Petty comments on team changes since Jimmie Johnson joined

February 18, 2023
Richard Petty concedes he’s been miffed at the downsizing of his role at the Cup team that bore his name before Jimmie Johnson became a minority owner

Jimmie Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice on Friday

Jimmie Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice on Friday

February 17, 2023
Jimmie Johnson returned to a familiar position on Friday—the front of the NASCAR Cup Series field

NASCAR unveils Garage 56 car and livery to compete at 24 Hours of Le Mans

NASCAR unveils Garage 56 car and livery to compete at 24 Hours of Le Mans

February 17, 2023
NASCAR officially unveiled the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and livery it plans to race as the Garage 56 entry in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Garage 56 project, which is anticipated to be approved for entry by l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) in the coming

Jimmie Johnson to run Chicago Street Course race

Jimmie Johnson to run Chicago Street Course race

February 5, 2023
Legacy Motor Club’s Jimmie Johnson announced Sunday on FOX that he will enter the NASCAR Cup Series’ inaugural Chicago Street Race

Jenson Button open to running NASCAR street, road course races

Jenson Button open to running NASCAR street, road course races

January 30, 2023
2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button didn't say no to the prospect of potentially running NASCAR Cup races in the future. However, he would only be interested in road courses

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button piloting NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at Le Mans

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button piloting NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at Le Mans

January 28, 2023
NASCAR today announced a prestigious driver lineup to pilot its Garage 56 entry in the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 100th anniversary of the legendary race

Casey Mears says he’d like to run select races to hit 500 career starts

Casey Mears says he’d like to run select races to hit 500 career starts

January 27, 2023
Casey Mears, now a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, has been a long-time friend of  (Jimmie) Johnson’s. With the seven-time champion now being a co-owner of Legacy M.C. and only competing in five races this upcoming season, speculation began to swirl about the potential

Jimmie Johnson tests Next Gen at Phoenix Raceway

Jimmie Johnson tests Next Gen at Phoenix Raceway

January 25, 2023
Jimmie Johnson relished the chance to get back into a NASCAR Cup Series car even if it likely won't help him much when he attempts to qualify for the Daytona 500 in three weeks

Todd Gordon to crew chief for Jimmie Johnson; Dave Elenz signs extension with Legacy Motor Club to crew chief Erik Jones

Todd Gordon to crew chief for Jimmie Johnson; Dave Elenz signs extension with Legacy Motor Club to crew chief Erik Jones

January 23, 2023
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced NASCAR veteran Todd Gordon to crew chief seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson’s limited racing schedule in the No. 84 Chevrolet. Additionally, the team announced a contract extension with Dave Elenz, to remain as crew chief for

Jimmie Johnson interested in driving NASCAR Garage 56 entry

Jimmie Johnson interested in driving NASCAR Garage 56 entry

January 16, 2023
Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR plate is plenty full right now with his new ownership in Legacy Motor Club but he’s still eyeing a chance to drive NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry this season in the Le Mans 24 Hours

Petty GMS Racing becomes Legacy Motor Club

Petty GMS Racing becomes Legacy Motor Club

January 11, 2023
NASCAR team owners Maury Gallagher, Jimmie Johnson and team ambassador Richard “The King” Petty announced today the organization will officially change its name from Petty GMS to LEGACY Motor Club moving forward. LEGACY M.C. is home to two full-time NASCAR Cup Series

Could Jimmie Johnson run No. 49?

Could Jimmie Johnson run No. 49?

December 27, 2022
When [Jimmie] Johnson rolls out of the garage to begin practice at Daytona International Speedway, what number will be on his Chevrolet

Indy 500 – Coke 600 double looks unlikely for 2023

Indy 500 – Coke 600 double looks unlikely for 2023

December 8, 2022
It has been eight years since Kurt Busch competed in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, the last time the feat has been accomplished

Transcript of Jimmie Johnson / Petty GMS Press Conference

Transcript of Jimmie Johnson / Petty GMS Press Conference

November 4, 2022
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT

Jimmie Johnson to Obtain Ownership Stake in Petty GMS UPDATE

Jimmie Johnson to Obtain Ownership Stake in Petty GMS UPDATE

November 4, 2022
UPDATE: Petty GMS Owner Maury Gallagher and Chairman Richard Petty, announced today the team has entered into an ownership agreement with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Johnson will compete in a select number of NASCAR Cup Series

Jimmie Johnson Interested in the “The Double”; Could Drive Cup for Trackhouse

Jimmie Johnson Interested in the “The Double”; Could Drive Cup for Trackhouse

September 28, 2022
When you’re Jimmie Johnson – seven-time Cup champ, American racing legend, promoter and marketing exec’s dream – you tend to get what you wish for

Jimmie Johnson to Retire from Full-Time Racing

Jimmie Johnson to Retire from Full-Time Racing

September 26, 2022
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family

Seven-Time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson Suffers Wrist Injury in IndyCar Practice: UPDATE

Seven-Time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson Suffers Wrist Injury in IndyCar Practice: UPDATE

April 12, 2022
UPDATE: (4-12-2022)  Jimmie Johnson underwent surgery Monday night for the fractured right hand he suffered in a practice crash last week for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Jimmie Johnson returning to IMSA

Jimmie Johnson returning to IMSA

December 29, 2021
Jimmie Johnson will be returning to the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2022 with a revised driver line-up in the #48 Ally-backed Cadillac DPi-V.R

Jimmie Johnson Running Full 2022 IndyCar Schedule

Jimmie Johnson Running Full 2022 IndyCar Schedule

December 15, 2021
Jimmie Johnson announced on Wednesday that he will run the full 2022 NTT IndyCar schedule for Chip Ganassi Racing, which includes the Indianapolis 500