Jimmie Johnson
In this photo provided by James Gasperotti, New Zealand driver Marcus Armstrong is shown at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, April 21, 2022. Chip Ganassi Racing has signed New Zealand driver Marcus Armstrong to join its IndyCar lineup next season. Armstrong spent the last three seasons in Formula One feeder series F2 and will drive the No. 11 for Ganassi. (James Gasperotti via AP)
Ganassi adds another Kiwi in Armstrong to IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer 9 hrs ago

Ross Chastain (1) leads Kevin Harvick (4) and Daniel Suarez (99) out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kyle Busch Motorsports switching to Chevy in Truck Series

Nov. 04, 2022 10:43 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson greets fans during driver introductions prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR as part-owner of Petty GMS, will run up to 5 races starting with the Daytona 500

Nov. 04, 2022 12:27 PM EDT
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR as part-owner of Petty GMS, will run up to 5 races starting with the Daytona 500. ...

Katelyn Larson, center left, holds an umbrella offering shade for her husband driver Kyle Larson, center right, and their children, son Owen and daughter Audrey during the national anthem before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kyle Busch move to RCR has driver in Indy 500 conversation

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 09, 2022 06:34 PM EDT

Kyle Larson, front, waits for the start of qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kyle Larson added to candidate pool for Indianapolis 500

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, file photo. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson drives during the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Jimmie Johnson announced Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, that sponsor Carvana has agreed to fund next year's racing endeavors and the seven-time NASCAR champion will use the next few weeks to determine his 2023 schedule. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
AP Exclusive: Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 09:52 AM EDT

Kyle Busch gives autographs before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Harvick heads to Bristol in must-win playoff situation

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

FILE - Scott Dixon celebrates after winning the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Dixon knows IndyCar’s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500. Dixon was the dominant car at Indianapolis in May and led 95 laps until a late speeding penalty took the New Zealander out of contention. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson drives during the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Jimmie Johnson announced Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, that sponsor Carvana has agreed to fund next year's racing endeavors and the seven-time NASCAR champion will use the next few weeks to determine his 2023 schedule. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Jimmie Johnson has Carvana sponsorship for 2023 racing plans

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 02:49 PM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
Penske's Will Power in tight title fight with no team orders

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 08, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
McLaughlin signs extension with Team Penske ahead of finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 07, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

IndyCar points leader Will Power, of Australia, poses by his car after qualifying on the pole for Saturday night's IndyCar auto race, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. It was the 67th pole of Power's career to tie him with Mario Andretti for most all-time in IndyCar. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Newgarden hit with grid penalty in tight IndyCar title fight

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 02, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

Erik Jones (43) and Chase Elliott (9) lead a pack of drivers through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
NASCAR playoffs: Cup Series drivers at a glance

Aug. 31, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) poses for a picture with the first place trophy and Bommarito Auto Groups Vice President Chuck Wallis after winning an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Malukas dazzles racing through field and against Penskes

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 21, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Will Power, of Autralia, prepares to drive in a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson seeks to close oval schedule with 1st IndyCar win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - Car owner Chip Ganassi is seen in the paddock before an IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 4, 2021. The conversation might not have even lasted 10 seconds. It was more of an exchange, really, but whatever Chip Ganassi said to Alex Palou after Sunday's, Aug. 7, 2022, race in Nashville was their first direct conversation since the reigning IndyCar champion said he was leaving the team. There's three races left in the season, Palou is in the thick of the title hunt and Ganassi is suing him. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)
Column: Palou persevering through Ganassi contract chaos

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 08, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, talks to pit crew members during practice for an IndyCar Series auto race, Friday, July 22, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
VeeKay extends contract with ECR with zero controversy

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2022 05:43 PM EDT