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Categories: SPORTS

Jimmie Johnson retirement and comeback

Entities: Legacy Motor Club · Ally Financial · Rick Hendrick · Jimmie Johnson · Hendrick Motorsports

Overview

After ending his full‑time NASCAR Cup career in 2020, seven‑time champion Jimmie Johnson shifted to the NTT IndyCar Series for the 2021‑2022 seasons, testing with Chip Ganassi Racing before concluding his IndyCar effort in September 2022. He then transitioned to team ownership, becoming the majority stakeholder of Legacy Motor Club, which fields two Cup entries.

In July 2026 Johnson announced that he will return for a single NASCAR Cup start at the 2027 Daytona 500, driving a Legacy Motor Club Toyota Camry in the iconic No. 48. The number loan from Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR approval allow him to make a farewell appearance, coinciding with the announced retirement of fellow driver Alex Bowman at season's end.

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Jimmie Johnson to run No. 48 in final Cup start at 2027 Daytona 500

    Jimmie Johnson will run the iconic No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup start at the 2027 Daytona 500, borrowing the number from Hendrick Motorsports for a Legacy Motor Club entry.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Jimmie Johnson on Retirement, IndyCar Move and Jeff Gordon Mentorship

    Jimmie Johnson retired from NASCAR after a 20‑year, 83‑win career, tried IndyCar in 2021‑22, and discussed Jeff Gordon’s mentorship and his new role as Legacy Motor Club owner.

Sources

1075thefan.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · crimeandclues.com · essentiallysports.com · fanbuzz.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · sportskeeda.com · wfnz.com · wibc.com