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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.
Legacy Motor Club has appointed Justin Alexander as the new crew chief for the No. 43 Toyota driven by Erik Jones in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, replacing Ben Beshore who will become the organization's director of race engineering. Alexander, a five-time Cup Series winner, joins the team to help improve their performance, with organizational leadership also seeing changes including Scott Roggenbauer's move to COO.
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.
Legacy Motor Club has sued T.J. Puchyr, alleging he interfered with their attempt to purchase a NASCAR charter from Rick Ware Racing, with claims that Puchyr, working as an independent contractor for Legacy, betrayed their trust and sought to buy Rick Ware Racing himself, amid ongoing legal disputes over the charter sale.
A legal dispute is ongoing between Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club over the sale and ownership of NASCAR charters, with allegations of contract backtracking, interference by third parties, and potential unauthorized sales amid court warnings and ongoing litigation.
Legacy Motor Club has partnered with Newmar Corporation, a luxury RV manufacturer, to become the official motor coach provider for the team. This one-year partnership will see a custom-built 45-foot King Aire coach, featuring Legacy's colors, travel to over 20 NASCAR events in 2025. The RV will serve as a hospitality and meeting space, enhancing the race-day experience for Legacy M.C. teammates and guests. The partnership highlights shared values of performance and excellence between the two companies.
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.
John Hunter Nemechek, a successful NASCAR driver, will join Legacy Motor Club in 2024 as the driver of the No. 42 car. Nemechek, who has five Xfinity Series victories this year, previously raced in the Cup Series as a rookie in 2020. Legacy Motor Club, co-owned by Jimmie Johnson and Maury Gallagher, will switch from fielding Chevrolets to Toyotas next season. Nemechek's signing comes after Noah Gragson's departure from the team following his suspension for liking a racially insensitive social media post.
Noah Gragson has requested to be released from his contract with Legacy Motor Club in order to work through the NASCAR reinstatement process after receiving a suspension for liking a racially insensitive post on social media. Gragson expressed his love for racing and his desire for a second chance to compete at the highest level of NASCAR. Legacy Motor Club CEO, Cal Wells III, commended Gragson for taking ownership of his actions and expressed confidence in his ability to come back stronger. Mike Rockenfeller will temporarily drive the No. 42 car for upcoming races, while Legacy Motor Club explores interim options for the rest of the season.
Legacy Motor Club has suspended Noah Gragson due to his actions on social media that do not align with the team's values. Josh Berry will replace Gragson and drive the No. 42 car at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race in Michigan. Gragson expressed disappointment in himself and acknowledged his mistake.
The family of NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson's wife, including her parents and 11-year-old nephew, were found dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide in Oklahoma. Police believe Terry Janway, the mother-in-law of Johnson, was the shooter, but the motive is unknown. Johnson has asked for privacy and his racing team, Legacy Motor Club, has withdrawn from an upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event.
Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from the Chicago Street Race after his mother-in-law, father-in-law, and 11-year-old nephew were killed in a possible murder-suicide in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Legacy Motor Club, which Johnson co-owns, announced the No. 84 Carvana Chevrolet had withdrawn. The police are investigating the deaths of Terry, Jack, and Dalton Chanway. Johnson and his wife have been major contributors to Muskogee schools and charities through the Jimmie Johnson Foundation.
Wet weather and predictions of more to come led NASCAR to cancel Saturday night’s Cup Series practice and qualifying in mid-afternoon. The field for Sunday’s 600-mile race was set by the NASCAR rulebook, placing William Byron and Kevin Harvick on the front row for the scheduled 6 p.m. start. The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race was postponed to Monday due to all-day rain. Former NASCAR champion Kyle Larson visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garage area Sunday on Indianapolis 500 race day. Jimmie Johnson is driving a very limited schedule for Legacy Motor Club, the Cup Series team that has struggled through a difficult first half of the season while it also is preparing for a switch from Chevrolet to Toyota next year.
New Cup owners in NASCAR, including Legacy Motor Club co-owned by Jimmie Johnson, are making bold moves to gain a competitive edge, such as joining Toyota in 2024. Other new owners, including RFK Racing, Trackhouse Racing, and 23XI Racing, have also made significant moves in recent years. RFK Racing has seen a resurgence this season, with both cars scoring consecutive top-10 finishes for the first time since 2014. Kyle Larson's season has been uneven, with six DNFs in the first 11 races, but he leads in playoff points. There has been a different winner in each of the last eight races on 1.5-mile tracks.