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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 28: Darius Rucker visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on May 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Darius Rucker has entered NASCAR ownership. The singer and longtime fan confirmed he is now a co-owner and investor in Legacy Motor Club<\/a> during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show<\/a>. Rucker made the announcement while wearing a Legacy Motor Club hat. He shared the news in a direct way and confirmed his new role with the team.<\/p>\n Legacy Motor Club is co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Serie<\/a>s champion Jimmie Johnson. The move adds a well-known name from music into the business side of the sport. Rucker has been involved with NASCAR events for years, and this step places him inside a Cup Series organization.<\/p>\n Darius Rucker Confirms Ownership Role on Live Show<\/p>\n Rucker revealed the news during his interview with Dan Patrick<\/a>. He confirmed that he is now part of the ownership group at Legacy Motor Club.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really good friends with Jimmie Johnson, you know, and I was like, \u2018I gotta text Jimmie and ask if this was ok. Because we just decided to do this, we can announce now that I\u2019m one of the investors and one of the owners of Legacy Motor Club.\u201d<\/p>\n The team later confirmed the news through its official channels. Legacy Motor Club welcomed Rucker as part of its ownership structure following his on-air statement.<\/p>\n Longtime NASCAR Connection Leads to Next Step<\/p>\n Rucker has followed NASCAR for many years. He grew up in South Carolina and has attended races across different tracks. He has also performed at several NASCAR events, including pre-race shows.<\/p>\n His involvement has included appearances at Daytona, Charlotte, Chicagoland, and Circuit of the Americas. He has spent time with drivers and teams, including visits to pit areas during race weekends.<\/p>\n His connection with Jimmie Johnson has been a key part of his link to the sport. The two have maintained a friendship over time, which led to discussions about joining Legacy Motor Club in a formal role.<\/p>\n This background explains how Rucker moved from being a fan and performer to becoming part of a NASCAR team\u2019s ownership group.<\/p>\n Legacy Motor Club Outlines Rucker\u2019s Role<\/p>\n Legacy Motor Club stated that Rucker will work on select initiatives tied to fan engagement and brand development. The team said his role will include projects that connect music, storytelling, and racing.<\/p>\n Jimmie Johnson addressed<\/a> the addition in a team statement.<\/p>\n \u201cDarius is someone who understands the power of connection, with fans, with communities, and through storytelling. What he\u2019s built in music, the authenticity he brings to everything he does, aligns directly with who we are as a Club. We\u2019re excited to welcome him into Legacy and to build something meaningful together.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFrom day one, this has been about building a Club that people want to be part of. Darius brings a different lens, a creative mindset, and a passion for people that will help us continue to grow in new ways.\u201d<\/p>\n The team currently fields cars for Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek in the NASCAR Cup Series. Johnson also competes in select races.<\/p>\n Rucker\u2019s addition expands the ownership group as Legacy Motor Club continues its operations in the series.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. 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