Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson responds to Richard Petty

Unhappy Jimmie Johnson claps back at Richard Petty over changes at Legacy Motor Club

1 Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / February 19, 2023 / ,

There has been a lack of communication between Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson regarding the organizational matters of Legacy Motor Club. Petty finds himself in an increasingly distant role with the organization since Johnson arrived. For starters, the name was changed from Petty GMS Motorsports to Legacy Motor Club, thereby removing Petty’s name from the …

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"I always hated Jimmie Johnson" - Harrison Burton on his feelings towards Jimmie Johnson growing up

“I always hated Jimmie Johnson” – Harrison Burton on his feelings towards Jimmie Johnson growing up

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / February 17, 2023 / ,

While Jimmie Johnson might be adored by fans and NASCAR professionals alike, it must not have been nice to come up against him during his prime. As a seven-time Cup champion, Johnson took the Cup Series by storm, winning five consecutive Cup titles. And many of his competitors at this time must have hated to …

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Dale Jr. hits out at Denny Hamlin over his criticism of Johnson's NASCAR return

Jimmie Johnson can do “whatever he wants” – Dale Jr. hits out at Denny Hamlin over his criticism of Johnson’s NASCAR return

12 Comments / NASCAR NEWS / By / February 12, 2023 / , ,

Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t go by the comments Denny Hamlin made regarding Jimmie Johnson’s return to NASCAR. Johnson is set to make his NASCAR return this season after retiring from full-time Cup racing after the 2020 season. The seven-time Cup champion will take part in select races driving the No. 84 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for …

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Jimmie Johnson full-time Cup racing for the 2023 season

Jimmie Johnson hints at the option of full-time Cup racing for the 2023 season

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / January 29, 2023 /

It came as a surprise when seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson announced his NASCAR return back in November. He retired from full-time Cup racing back in the 2020 season. But there was always a feeling that it was not the last time that we have seen Johnson in the Cup Series. His return came sooner …

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Richard Petty calls Jimmie Johnson as a rookie ahead of his NASCAR return

Richard Petty calls Jimmie Johnson a “rookie” ahead of his NASCAR return

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / January 21, 2023 / ,

Jimmie Johnson will return to the Cup Series as a rookie after being away from the sport since 2020, says the team’s co-owner Richard Petty. The path is set for the seven-time Cup Series champion to return to NASCAR. He has his team, which he co-owns with Maury Gallagher and Petty, and now even have …

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Petty GMS has changed it's name to Legacy Motor Club, Johnson to drive in select races

BREAKING: Petty GMS has changed it’s name to Legacy Motor Club, Johnson to drive in select races

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / January 11, 2023 /

Petty GMS has officially rebranded to Legacy Motor Club for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, they announced on Wednesday. New co-owner Jimmie Johnson announced he will drive the No. 84 for Legacy Motor Club in the Daytona 500 and selected races. Johnson’s first event is attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500, his other …

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Tony Stewart in glowing praise of his true friend Johnson

Even Dale Sr. would not have been able to rattle Jimmie Johnson – Tony Stewart in glowing praise of his “true friend” Johnson

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / December 21, 2022 / ,

Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson might have been rivals for a long portion of their career but both have high praise for each other. Stewart and Johnson were competing against each other from 2001 to 2016 when Stewart retired from NASCAR racing. Johnson retired from full-time Cup racing in 2020. Between them, the drivers won …

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Alex Bowman has bad news for Jimmie Johnson

Alex Bowman has bad news for Jimmie Johnson on his return to NASCAR

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / December 3, 2022 / ,

With seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson’s imminent return to NASCAR Cup Series, the question is now what number will he take for his car. Johnson retired from full-time Cup racing back in 2020. After his retirement, Hendrick Motorsports decided to give his legendary No. 48 to Alex Bowman and he has been driving the car with …

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Jimmie Johnson to obtain an ownership stake with the Petty GMS

Breaking: Jimmie Johnson to obtain ownership stake within Petty GMS; will drive select races

3 Comments / NASCAR NEWS / By / November 2, 2022 /

It didn’t take long for the seven-time Cup winner Jimmie Johnson to be back in NASCAR as a new deal is being finalized.    Johnson retired from full-time Cup racing at the end of the 2020 season. He switched from NASCAR to IndyCar in 2021 and drove the #48 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing in …

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Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott rivalry

Jimmie Johnson likens teammate rivalry between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott to that of his and Jeff Gordon

Leave a Comment / NASCAR NEWS / By / October 8, 2022 / , ,

Even though they are teammates, there is tension going on between Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. Being teammates in the NASCAR top tier can mean a certain level of friendship and sharing of data with the drivers using the same race equipment. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are great friends and …

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