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Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?


Published on 2025-02-13 13:05:27 - WHIO
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  • Legacy this season will field two full-time cars, the No. 43 Toyota for Erik Jones
  • two top-fives in two seasons with the team and a finish of 28th in the Cup Series standings
  • and the No. 42 Toyota for John Hunter Nemechek. Neither driver made the playoffs.

The article from WHIO discusses Jimmie Johnson's return to NASCAR as a team owner and part-time driver. Johnson, a seven-time Cup Series champion, has co-founded Legacy Motor Club with Maury Gallagher. The team, formerly known as Petty GMS Motorsports, has undergone a rebranding to reflect its new ownership and vision. Johnson, who retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2020 season, will drive in select races, including the Daytona 500, while also focusing on his role as an owner. The article highlights his excitement about being back in the NASCAR environment, his commitment to the team's success, and his plans to compete in other racing series like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Additionally, it touches on the team's new partnership with Toyota and the expectations for the upcoming season.

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[ https://www.whio.com/sports/jimmie-johnson/K2FCVOFYP5DNLE5JAJAI27FUWE/ ]