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Jimmie Johnson primed for NASCAR comeback at Daytona After two humbling years in IndyCar, the two-time Daytona 500 winner is back for NASCAR’s celebratory 75th season and leading Richard Petty’...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Johnson provides early Daytona thrills in NASCAR comeback

Jimmie Johnson has provided early thrills in his NASCAR comeback

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dethroned King: Petty hurt as Johnson takes over race team

Richard Petty has bruised feelings now that his old race team is run by Jimmie Johnson

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR's Unlikely Prodigal Son, Returns at Daytona After two years of retirement from stock-car racing, Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will race again in the sport he onc...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Jimmie Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return to NASCAR

Seven-time is officially back

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fast Daytona 500 Practice Johnson was fastest in opening practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Friday evening. He turned a fast lap of 194.225 mph.

Impact Chevrolet drivers would work together late and supplant the Fords atop the scoring pylon in this opening practice at Daytona. Johnson would lead the way with a trunk full of Chase Elliott not far behind. His lap of 194+ mph would top the scoring pylon and lead the session. Johnson's Chevrolet didn't look strong in single-car qualifying runs, but it appears to be very fast in race trim when working with other Chevrolets.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daytona 500 tiers: Breaking down the full 40-car field

From past winners to first-timers to veterans looking to break through, Bob Pockrass ranks the field ahead of Sunday's Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson, this year's Daytona 500 heralds a new start “A lot of people are asking. ‘Why? Why come back? If you run bad, it’s going to ruin your legacy,’” Johnson said. “I hope people understand...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jimmie Johnson just can't quit NASCAR. Why the 7-time Cup champ is back at Daytona Jimmie Johnson is competing in the Daytona 500 as both a driver and owner after a two-year absence from NASCAR. Here's why he decided to com...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Johnson, Pastrana seeking new thrills in Daytona 500 run

Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana are seeking some more thrills Sunday in the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz ready to show racing chops in ARCA Series

TV and movie actor Frankie Muniz is showing he's serious about his racing career by becoming a full-time ARCA driver.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Why Jimmie Johnson is driving No. 84 car at Daytona 500 instead of iconic No. 48 NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is coming out of retirement ahead of the Daytona 500, but he won't be in his familiar No. 48 car.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Jimmie Johnson is driving No. 84 car at Daytona 500 instead of iconic No. 48 NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is coming out of retirement ahead of the Daytona 500, but he won't be in his familiar No. 48 car.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why is Jimmie Johnson in the Daytona 500? NASCAR legend returns after two-year retirement Jimmie Johnson is making his return to NASCAR for this weekend's Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana qualify for Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana know they will be in the 40-car field for the Daytona 500 following Wednesday's qualifying.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona

Alex Bowman won his third career Daytona 500 pole and will be joined by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson on the front row for NASCAR’s season opener

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnson, Pastrana land spots in Daytona 500 as Daly breaks

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and action sports star Travis Pastrana grabbed two of the remaining four open spots in the Daytona 500 during pole qualifying

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kanaan to make final start at Indy 500 before retiring again

Tony Kanaan, the 2013 Indianapolis 500 champ, says he will compete again in IndyCar’s biggest race this May before retiring

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUTO RACING: NASCAR begins 75th year with 65th Daytona 500

NASCAR takes center stage this week as the auto racing season gets underway in earnest with the 65th running of the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy, happy Gragson eager to win in debut for Johnson

Noah Gragson is ready to making winning fun again racing for a team co-owned by Jimmie Johnson

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR Preview: 75th season one of celebration & transition

NASCAR's 75th season is one of both celebration and transition

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR Preview: Drivers to watch include Harvick, JJ, Logano

NASCAR is seeing a big transition when it comes to drivers

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmie Johnson relishing 'amazing opportunity' as NASCAR team owner

Jimmie Johnson has added the role of co-owner of Legacy Motor Club in his part-time return as a Cup driver this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Veteran reporter Bob Pockrass reflects on his journey ahead of Daytona return

Bob Pockrass started his journalism career in Daytona Beach. He reflects on his experiences covering NASCAR ahead of the Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Chicago Street Course Start Legacy Motor Club's Johnson announced Sunday on FOX that he will enter the NASCAR Cup Series' inaugural Chicago Street Race, NASCAR.com reports.

Impact Johnson's part-time 2023 schedule is coming to light bit-by-bit. During Sunday's Clash broadcast he announced that he will race in the inaugural Chicago Street Course race later in the summer. The remainder of Johnson's lineup of events in the No. 84 Chevrolet have yet to be announced.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE