Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. Johnson, who ran the Indy 500 in 2022, was part of NBC Sports’ broadcast booth in 2021 when he ran only the road and street courses on IndyCar’s schedule. “I was part of the NBC broadcast team in 2021 and it just fueled the fire I needed to make my childhood dream of racing in the Indianapolis 500 one day a reality. “We are thrilled to be working with Jimmie and adding his unique perspective on every race he covers, as well as having him become the first person ever to do the ‘Double’ — history awaits.” Kyle Larson will become the fifth driver to attempt to complete both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

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Johnson eyeing IndyCar, IMSA and Le Mans for 2023 schedule
2 years, 6 months ago

Johnson eyeing IndyCar, IMSA and Le Mans for 2023 schedule

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From Italy to Iowa to the simulator and finally the Finger Lakes, there’s been no rest for Jimmie Johnson. Then he’ll turn his attention to planning his 2023 schedule, which Johnson hopes includes a spot in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. “We haven’t been able to talk anything more formal because the schedule is not out.” …

Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut
2 years, 7 months ago

Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson said a few prayers when he wrecked late in his Indianapolis 500 debut with his teammate in the lead. Instead, the wreck only spoiled Johnson’s race — Ericsson held on after the delay and pulled away for the Indy 500 win for Chip Ganassi Racing. Johnson was pulled tight by Indianapolis 500 great Dario Franchitti for …

Column: Johnson more comfortable for 2nd IndyCar season
2 years, 11 months ago

Column: Johnson more comfortable for 2nd IndyCar season

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson does not care what you think about his career, his midlife racing crisis or his performance. “It seems many people say I’ve lost it and not cut out to drive a race car anymore,” Johnson said last week. It’s Johnson’s second consecutive year competing for Action Express Racing, which last year won the IMSA …

Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule
3 years ago

Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule

Associated Press  

Jimmie Johnson will enter the Indianapolis 500 next year and run a full IndyCar schedule. The seven-time NASCAR champion had been speeding toward the Indy 500 decision he finally announced Wednesday since he moved to IndyCar earlier this year. “The safety of these cars has come so far, and after I tested the ovals at Texas and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, …

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022
3 years, 5 months ago

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022

Associated Press  

IndyCar rookie Jimmie Johnson is hopeful of testing in August on the oval at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in next year’s Indianapolis 500. Johnson kept an eye on fellow IndyCar rookie Romain Grosjean’s oval test Tuesday at World Wide Technology Raceway outside St. Louis. Hopefully, the test, when it happens in late August, will go …

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