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FILE - Jimmie Johnson runs laps during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Jimmie Johnson has won eight Cup Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, more than any driver in the history of the sport. Yet, he said he’s “never felt more ill prepared for a race” in his life heading into the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28, 2023.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2023 03:04 PM EDT

The pit crew of Josh Berry (48) rushes to complete a pit stop during the NASCAR All-Star Open Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro

May. 21, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

Toyota expands NASCAR fleet by adding Jimmie Johnson's team

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2023 01:45 PM EDT
Toyota will finally expand its fleet in NASCAR by adding Jimmie Johnson's two-car team next season. The addition of Legacy Motor Club will give Toyota eight Camry...

Fans eat as they wait for the start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Apr. 23, 2023 12:21 PM EDT

Cars take the starting flag during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Mar. 12, 2023 04:39 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson get ready to go out on the track during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Johnson provides early Daytona thrills in NASCAR comeback

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2023 12:48 PM EST

Travis Pastrana, left, signs autographs before a practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 18, 2023 11:11 AM EST

Ross Chastain, left, and Kevin Harvick ride before fans during driver introductions before the first of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 16, 2023 07:19 PM EST

Alex Bowman climbs out of his car during his qualifying run for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman took the pole position for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 15, 2023 10:11 PM 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

Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 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

Driver Christopher Bell (20) leads the field to start a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR promises drivers safety changes on new car for 2023

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) ) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads the field to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Elliott advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 02, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Christopher Bell prepares to drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Sep. 24, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Harrison Burton (21) spins out during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR faces more questions about new car after Bristol bash

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 18, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Fans cheer at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Buescher wins Bristol; Harvick, Busch, RCR out of playoffs

Sep. 17, 2022 11:08 PM EDT

Race fans walk on the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol

Sep. 17, 2022 05:09 PM EDT