Jimmie Johnson is doubling down on his return to @NASCAR, not only running a part-time schedule but also as part-owner of @LegacyMotorclub, formerly Richard Petty Motorsports.
The 7-time champ opens up on his next chapter: #DAYTONA500 latimes.com/sports/story/2…
The 7-time champ opens up on his next chapter: #DAYTONA500 latimes.com/sports/story/2…
Because he was classified as a “non-chartered” car, he had to qualify to make the #DAYTONA500 — which he did on Wednesday. latimes.com/sports/story/2…
“It’s what I know and what I love,” Johnson said. “I really wanted to experience other cars and other tracks before that door closed to me. … The grind of 19 years in Cup racing took its toll and I just wanted to drive other cars and try other things.” latimes.com/sports/story/2…
His return might be more difficult than expected from such an icon. Johnson, 47, has never competitively driven the Next Gen car, which was introduced last year by NASCAR. latimes.com/sports/story/2… 
Johnson’s two children are being reared in Charlotte, N.C., a far cry from the smaller tight-knit city of El Cajon. It was there that he started his love affair with motor sports, racing motorcycles when he was 4.
From @jcherwa: latimes.com/sports/story/2…
From @jcherwa: latimes.com/sports/story/2…
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