JIMMIE JOHNSON NEWS

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

Ally Financial expands NASCAR spend with 2 new partnerships

Ally Financial has expanded its growing portfolio as a top NASCAR sponsor

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmie Johnson says he'll race Le Mans instead of Indianapolis 500 in 2023 El Cajon native says he's still interested in racing's famous double, 'but it is totally out for 2023'

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ranking new NASCAR driver-team pairings for 2023 season

The NASCAR offseason saw drivers move to new teams and new crew chiefs join established drivers. Bob Pockrass ranks the changes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NASCAR's Le Mans seats go to Johnson, Rockenfeller, Button

NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have selected Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button will drive the special Garage 56 car that will race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR tests mufflers and spoilers at Phoenix Raceway with mixed results

Six drivers tested aerodynamic packages for short tracks and road courses and mufflers for events in Los Angeles and Chicago.

JANUARY 26, 2023

Jimmie Johnson readjusts to Cup car in testing at Phoenix

After two years racing in IndyCar, seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson was back in a stock car for testing at Phoenix Raceway.

JANUARY 25, 2023

Crew Chief Named Legacy Motor Club announced NASCAR veteran Todd Gordon to crew chief seven-time NASCAR Champion Johnson's limited racing schedule in the No. 84 Chevrolet.

Impact Gordon is coming out of retirement to serve as crew chief for Johnson's part-time effort in 2023. The long-time veteran has 25-career Cup Series victories to his credit and one championship (Joey Logano 2018). Gordon's pairing with Johnson will help him acclimate to the Next-Gen car after racing IndyCar the last two seasons.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2-time Daytona 500 winner Kenseth inducted into Hall of Fame

Two-time Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night, along with longtime driver Hershel McGriff and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Hendrick checking off his own personal bucket list

NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick has agreed to allow Kyle Larson to race in the Indianapolis 500 in 2024

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knaus on Johnson: "His racecraft was at such a high level" This is the sixth in a series of stories reflecting on Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR success from those who competed against him or with him at He...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • RACER.COM

Travis Pastrana to attempt Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing

Travis Pastrana will attempt to race the Daytona 500 this year and add to his long list of motor sports accomplishments

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnson to drive No. 84 for rebranded Legacy Motor Club Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 84 — the reverse of his longtime No. 48 — when the seven-time champion returns to NASCAR for next month’s...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson snubbed after legendary career Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson was snubbed from the FanSided 250 despite 2020 marking his final season in the sport. T...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Johnson part of all-star Action Express lineup for Rolex 24 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will open his first year of semi-retirement by racing the Rolex 24 at Daytona as part of an Action Exp...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Johnson part of all-star Action Express lineup for Rolex 24

Jimmie Johnson will be part of an all-star lineup in the Rolex 24 at Daytona to open the 2021 season

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

@nascarcasm: Typical retirement vs. Jimmie Johnson's | NASCAR Jimmie Johnson's retirement isn't really a retirement per se. Allow us to explain why, as we compare a typical retirement to Jimmie Johnson'...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • NASCAR.COM

Jimmie Johnson wins 2020 NMPA Myers Brothers Award | NASCAR Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is the winner of the 2020 National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers Award...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • NASCAR.COM

Insider: Pandemic, Jimmie Johnson helped pave the way for Tony Kanaan's IndyCar swan song Tony Kanaan wasn't sure this summer if he'd ever race again in IndyCar, but new teammate Jimmie Johnson and the circumstances of the pandemi...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Kanaan to pair with Johnson to drive oval races for Ganassi Tony Kanaan will have another chance for a proper IndyCar farewell tour with a two-year deal to partner with Jimmie Johnson at Chip Ganassi...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Kanaan to pair with Johnson to drive oval races for Ganassi

Tony Kanaan will pair with Jimmie Johnson next season and run the oval IndyCar races for Chip Ganassi Racing

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR: Active wins list after Jimmie Johnson’s retirement With seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson having retired from NASCAR Cup Series competition, which drivers sit atop the active wins list? Seve...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

NASCAR: The case for Jimmie Johnson as the GOAT Jimmie Johnson has retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition. Now four years on from his seventh title, is there a legitimate cas...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM