Legacy Motor Club announces Jimmie Johnson will race at Naval Base Coronado
7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has announced his intention to run a race in 2026. He’ll be in the entry list in the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend.
The event will run from June 19-21 at the Naval Base Coronado. It marks the first race at the track and for Johnson it joined the “bucket list” as he grew up in nearby El Cajon, California.
Virtual lap video of NASCAR San Diego (Coronado Street Course)
The No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE will have sponsorship from Carvana.
Johnson retired from full-time Cup Series racing following the 2020 season. Over the last three season’s he has run 14 races part-time for Legacy Motor Club, the team he co-owns.
In 2025, Johnson picked up his first top-5 since 2020 via his 3rd place run in the Daytona 500.
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Jimmie Johnson comments
“Growing up just miles from San Diego, I dreamed about racing here in a NASCAR vehicle someday, but I never thought it would be possible,” Jimmie Johnson stated via the team release.
“I just came to the realization that there would be no way NASCAR could race in that city – as there would be nowhere to put a track,” said Johnson. “So, it’s just mind-blowing to me that NASCAR made this a reality.”
“To come back home, compete in front of my community, the military, my family, and friends, and do it with Carvana and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, this is one of those full-circle experiences I will never forget. It’s a lifelong dream.”
The paint scheme for the event will be released at a later date.
“When I think about everything this sport has given me and where it all started, being able to race in San Diego at this level feels like my career has come full circle,” Johnson added.
“Starting out on two wheels racing motorcycles throughout the west coast and now being able to race on four in the same region is something I never thought I would see.”
“Additionally, my grandparents were military and are buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery nearby the base, so it’s an honor to race there – this is going to be very special.”
The 50-year-old driver has 83 NASCAR Cup Series wins in the books.
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