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Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the Truck Series to race at Naval Base Coronado on June 19, marking his second Truck Series start and his first on a street course, in a race supporting the military and his hometown.
Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club will use the Open Exemption Provisional to secure Johnson's spot in the 2026 Daytona 500, allowing him to compete for the race win despite not qualifying through traditional means. Johnson, a Hall of Famer and former champion, will start as the 41st car but won't earn championship points or prize money from the event.
Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner, will race the No. 84 Carvana Toyota at the 2026 Daytona 500, which is scheduled for February 15, 2026, during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will race in the 2026 Daytona 500 driving the No. 84 Carvana Toyota for Legacy Motor Club, marking his 23rd start in the race and his return to Daytona after retiring from full-time competition.
In the new NASCAR 25 video game by iRacing Studios, Jimmie Johnson is rated as the 8th worst driver among active NASCAR Cup Series drivers with a score of 54 out of 100, reflecting his current performance level and team situation rather than his past achievements.
Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, is considering running more races in 2026, including a potential final race in San Diego, especially at the inaugural street race at Naval Base Coronado. He remains eager to continue racing in NASCAR despite nearing 50, with plans possibly including a third team charter and more races, depending on sponsorship and team development. The article also mentions ongoing legal issues involving Legacy Motor Club's efforts to secure a third charter and its drivers.
The 2024 Daytona 500 is underway after a weekend washout, with a doubleheader featuring the Xfinity Series opener and the Great American Race. The race has seen early crashes involving Jimmie Johnson and Austin Dillon, with Carson Hocevar, Harrison Burton, and Kaz Grala out of the competition. The event, originally scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to rain, and the Xfinity Series race has been moved to Monday night. Despite rain delays, the race is finally underway with Joey Logano leading the pack, and Denny Hamlin and other top drivers are among the favorites.
Jimmie Johnson secures a spot in the Daytona 500 after a last-lap maneuver in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel race, narrowly overtaking J.J. Yeley to finish 12th and qualify for the event. Despite facing challenges and a near-crash earlier in the race, Johnson's strategic driving and determination ultimately earned him a place in the field for his 21st Daytona 500 appearance.
In the Daytona 500 qualifying races, Jimmie Johnson narrowly secured a spot in the field, while Ryan Blaney was left fuming after a big crash. Toyota drivers Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell won their respective races. Johnson's last-lap pass and Blaney's frustration added drama to the duels, setting the stage for the Daytona 500.
Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, secured his 21st Daytona 500 spot with a desperate late push in the qualifying race, narrowly avoiding missing the cut for the prestigious event. Despite a late spin and a precarious position, Johnson executed a three-wide move through the final turn to secure his spot. Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell also won their respective races, while Kaz Grala earned the final spot in the race. Johnson, now on a nine-race schedule, expressed the pressure of being a team owner and the weight of his performance in the car.
Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson failed to secure a spot in the Daytona 500 via qualifying, as he is running a part-time effort this season for Legacy Motor Club and does not have a guaranteed starting position. Johnson will have to race hard in his qualifying race on Thursday night to secure a spot in the Great American Race, with the possibility of making the field if he is the highest finisher among the non-chartered cars.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson expresses his devastation after his in-laws and 11-year-old nephew were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at their Oklahoma home. Johnson retired from NASCAR in 2020 and has been racing in the IndyCar series.
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from the upcoming Chicago street race following the tragic deaths of his wife's parents and nephew, who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Oklahoma. The bodies of Jack Janway, Terry Janway, and Dalton Janway were discovered at their home. Johnson's racing team, Legacy Motor Club, announced the withdrawal and requested privacy for the Johnson family. The NASCAR community expressed condolences and support for Johnson and his family during this difficult time.
Three relatives of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, including his in-laws and their 11-year-old grandson, were found dead in a Muskogee, Oklahoma home. The deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide, with Terry Janway, Johnson's mother-in-law, considered a suspect. Johnson has withdrawn from an upcoming NASCAR event, and both NASCAR and Johnson's racing team have expressed condolences to the family.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from the upcoming race in Chicago following a family tragedy. Johnson's wife's parents and nephew were killed in a possible murder-suicide. The team he co-owns, Legacy Motor Club, released a statement expressing their condolences and announcing the withdrawal of the No. 84 Carvana Chevrolet. NASCAR also extended their support and condolences to the Johnson and Janway families.