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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
LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, talks to NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2016 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 28: Jenson Button speaks to the Media during a press conference announcing the NASCAR Garage 56 driver lineup for entry in 2023 Le mans before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 28, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Patriotic Chevrolet, and NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Rick Hendrick talk during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, talks to Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2016 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Former NASCAR driver, Jimmie Johnson (C) speaks to the media announcing he has invested in an ownership stake in the Petty GMS Motorsports as team owners Richard Petty (L) and Maury Gallagher (R) look on during a press conference at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2022 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 07: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 07, 2022 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
SEBRING, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: A general view of the NASCAR, IMSA, and Hendrick Motorsports press conference for the Garage 56 entry at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans announcement at Sebring International Raceway on March 17, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, talks to NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2016 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, looks on during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway on March 19, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, aves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Former NASCAR driver, Jimmie Johnson (C) speaks to the media announcing he has invested in an ownership stake in the Petty GMS Motorsports as team owners Richard Petty (L) and Maury Gallagher (R) look on during a press conference at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2022 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Transcript of Jimmie Johnson / Petty GMS Press Conference

Transcript of Jimmie Johnson / Petty GMS Press Conference

November 4, 2022
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, talks to NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2016 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, looks on during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway on March 19, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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