Jimmie Johnson News

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

Garage 56 receives official invitation for Le Mans, entry will sport No. 24

Garage 56 receives official invitation for Le Mans, entry will sport No. 24

February 27, 2023
The entry list for 2023's edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been released and the Garage 56 entry is officially part of the event

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