Jimmie Johnson set to race in “two special places” in 2025 Cup season
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson has announced that he will race in two events in the 2025 season compared to nine outing last year.
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The 2023 NASCAR Cup season witnessed seven times champion Jimmie Johnson returning to the sport after the two-year IndyCar stint. He came back as the co-owner/part-time driver and has been leading Legacy MC through some tough times. Though he has made some impact as owner, as a racer the starts he has had has been average.
Hence coming into the 2025 season, Jimmie Johnson is looking for redemption and has announced his participation in two events that is close to his heart. The first one is the Daytona 500, the season opener and the second one is the Coke 600. He has always loved the energy and excitement he gets from these two events.
I’m thrilled to be returning to competition in 2025. These two races hold a special place in my heart, and I’ve always loved the energy and excitement that surrounds them.
Jimmie Johnson said via a statement.
Daytona 500 is always special owing to its crown jewel status and the overall buzz around it. Charlotte Motor Speedway, that host the Coca-Cola 600, has always been a home to him as its the track where he made his Cup Series debut.
The DAYTONA 500 is a crown jewel of NASCAR – there’s nothing like it. Charlotte Motor Speedway is where I made my first start in the NASCAR Cup Series, and it’s always felt like ‘home’ to me.
Jimmie Johnson added.
Jimmie Johnson hints at retirement with latest comments
In the same statement, Johnson also made a comment that hints at the fact that the time is closing him for retirement. He was thanking his longtime sponsor Carvana and admitted that his time behind wheels of race cars is “winding down.”
I’m so proud of the relationship we have built with Carvana. They have always been supportive of my dreams and always find innovative ways to connect with fans. As my days behind the wheel of a racecar continue to wind down, the partnership with Carvana continues to celebrate my career and it’s such an honor.
Jimmie Johnson said.
The comments show he might retire once his partnership with Carvana comes to an end. It would be interesting to see how many more years the part-time era of his racing career does will last and will be able to secure an 84th Cup race win, before leaving the sport.
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