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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

Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana to run Race of Champions

Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana to run Race of Champions

November 20, 2021
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will represent the United States in the upcoming international Race of Champions, an event he won with Jeff Gordon in 2002

Jimmie Johnson getting NASCAR offers, but still weighing Indy 500: UPDATE Ganassi confirms run

Jimmie Johnson getting NASCAR offers, but still weighing Indy 500: UPDATE Ganassi confirms run

November 14, 2021
UPDATE: Alex Zanardi, Montoya, Franchitti and Scott Dixon are all Ganassi champions, and this years marks the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Vasser title that launched a Ganassi dynasty. Ganassi will have four IndyCar teams next season, and he told AP he will run a

Jimmie Johnson says NASCAR season too long, offers more thoughts

Jimmie Johnson says NASCAR season too long, offers more thoughts

November 11, 2021
This week, Johnson had plenty to say to sports journalist Graham Bensinger for the latest episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger. Excerpts of Bensinger's interview for his syndicated talk show were posted to Bensinger's YouTube channel on Wednesday

Jimmie Johnson Would ‘Seriously Consider’ Running NASCAR Race if Right Opportunity Comes Along

Jimmie Johnson Would ‘Seriously Consider’ Running NASCAR Race if Right Opportunity Comes Along

August 11, 2021
Jimmie Johnson recently spoke to Alex Andrejev of the Charlotte Observer about his transition to IndyCar this season, as well as possibly returning to NASCAR in some capacity

Jimmie Johnson to test Indy car on oval; could run Indianapolis 500

Jimmie Johnson to test Indy car on oval; could run Indianapolis 500

July 28, 2021
Jimmie Johnson confirmed on Tuesday that his first oval test in an Indy car will likely take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway in August

Wayne Taylor Racing wins Rolex 24

Wayne Taylor Racing wins Rolex 24

January 31, 2021
UPDATE: Wayne Taylor Racing won its record-tying third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona, using a new car and a new lineup to beat some of the best racers in the world

Rolex 24 training not just for NASCAR drivers, but crews

Rolex 24 training not just for NASCAR drivers, but crews

January 24, 2021
Action Express Racing team manager Gary Nelson says the team has relied on its NASCAR connections to provide the staff for the all-star lineup of Jimmie Johnson, Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Rockenfeller, and Simon Pagenaud in No. 48 Cadillac DPi-V.R entry at this year’s