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Jimmie Johnson provided a huge update on the future of Legacy Motor Club.<\/p>\n
Jimmie Johnson ventured into the ownership side of NASCAR<\/a> after retiring from full-time competition as a driver. The seven-time Cup Series champion became the co-owner of Legacy Motor Club in 2022 alongside fellow seven-time champion Richard Petty.<\/p>\n While the organization is still looking for its first win since the rebrand, Johnson plans to continue growing the team in 2027.<\/p>\n In an interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the 83-time Cup winner dropped some news about the team\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Jimmie Johnson says Legacy Motor Club will be a three-car team in 2027<\/p>\n Legacy Motor Club currently fields two full-time entries in the Cup Series. Meanwhile, Johnson has made part-time appearances in the No. 84 car for the team.<\/p>\n In 2027, the plan is to expand to a third full-time car in 2027. During an episode of \u201cThe Morning Drive\u201d via SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Johnson said he\u2019s certain a third full-time LMC entry will be on track next year.<\/p>\n \u201cWithout question, we will have a third car on the grid next year. Very excited about that. As we continue to improve, we continue to go inside the industry.\u00a0Our commitment to growth will be able to attract and recruit the right individuals to help come in and really grow the workforce for this third car,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n Johnson went on to say it will be an exciting time for LMC as they\u2019ll reap the benefits of having a third car, such as more on-track time.<\/p>\n \u201cAll the benefits that come with running an additional car will help speed up our progress.\u201d<\/p>\n LMC currently fields two full-time entries, driven by Erik Jones in the No. 43 and John Hunter Nemechek in the No. 42. After four races, Nemechek is seated 22nd in the points standings, while Jones sits in 28th.<\/p>\n Jimmie Johnson set for final race as a driver in 2027<\/p>\n As the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season came to a close, so did the illustrious career of seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson.<\/p>\n However, since stepping away from full-time competition, Johnson has competed part-time for his co-owned Legacy Motor Club. His best finish came in last year\u2019s Daytona 500 when he posted a third-place effort.<\/p>\n During media availability for this year\u2019s Daytona 500, Johnson addressed his future behind the wheel. The 50-year-old announced that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last as a driver.<\/p>\n Johnson\u2019s decision to make \u201cThe Great American Race\u201d the final of his career was because he believes it\u2019s a race he can be competitive in<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis car is so different than any generation of car I\u2019ve driven before. To show up at Kansas and think that you\u2019re going to have a shot to win, even when I ran a nine-race schedule, it\u2019s just not a true fit that can really be seen or realized. Daytona, you can. Talladega, you can. Atlanta, for sure,\u201d Johnson added<\/a>.<\/p>\n Johnson is a two-time Daytona 500 winner with victories in 2006 and 2013.<\/p>\n Over his 19-year full-time Cup career, Johnson became arguably one of the greatest drivers of all-time. He scored a record-tying seven Cup titles, including an unprecedented five straight.<\/p>\n Johnson also won 83 career races, which ranks tied for sixth on the all-time wins list with Cale Yarborough.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJohn Breeden<\/a> John Breeden is a NASCAR contributor at Heavy Sports. He has five years of sports journalism experience. He graduated from James Madison University in May of 2022 with a degree in media arts and design. John is also a sports reporter for the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Previously, John was a sports writer for JMU’s The Breeze and a NASCAR content writer for Sportskeeda. More about John Breeden<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on NASCAR\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Jimmie Johnson provided a huge update on the future of Legacy Motor Club. 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