Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth arrives at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where he will be inducted in the 2023 class at the ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
2-time Daytona 500 winner Kenseth inducted into Hall of Fame

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2023 01:07 PM EST

FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 in 2024 with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. The surprise Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, announcement by McLaren and Hendrick at last gives Larson a path into his dream race.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Column: Hendrick checking off his own personal bucket list

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 17, 2023 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Travis Pastrana celebrates after jumping the fountain at Caesars Palace on a motorcycle Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Las Vegas. Motorsports icon and stuntman Travis Pastrana will enter the Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Pastrana, who is decorated in multiple forms of motorsports, called the Daytona 500 the biggest race in the world and the one thing remaining on his bucket list. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Travis Pastrana to attempt Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 17, 2023 09:37 AM EST

FILE - Richard Petty, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Maury Gallagher, and Petty GMS team president Mike Beam, attend a press conference at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Jimmie Johnson on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, revealed his rebranded NASCAR team and said he will drive the No. 84 — the opposite of his synonymous No. 48 — when the seven-time champion competes for Legacy Motor Club. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)
Johnson to drive No. 84 for rebranded Legacy Motor Club

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 11, 2023 09:41 AM EST

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 Dec. 02, 2022 11:50 AM EST

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