Who is replacing Jimmie Johnson?

Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that Alex Bowman will replace Jimmie Johnson next season, shifting to the organization's No. 48 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021.

Who replaced Jimmie Johnson?

Larson, who was never guaranteed another chance, ended up returning to the Cup Series in 2021, and he did so with Hendrick Motorsports. While he drives the #5 Chevrolet and not the #48 Chevrolet, he was the official replacement for seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, who retired after the 2020 season.

Who is driving the 48 car in 2021?

48 Ally Chevrolet in 2021. CONCORD, N.C. -- Beginning with the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Alex Bowman will drive the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE of Hendrick Motorsports with full-season primary sponsorship from Ally. The 27-year-old Bowman is enjoying a career-best year at NASCAR's highest level.

Who is Jimmie Johnson driving for in 2021?

After running 12 road and street course races as a 2021 IndyCar rookie, Johnson announced Wednesday morning he will become a full-time driver on the circuit next year with Chip Ganassi Racing. Johnson revealed the news on NBC's TODAY show while unveiling the new Carvana livery for his No. 48 Dallara-Honda.

Is Jimmie Johnson coming back to NASCAR in 2022?

American Legion INDYCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is reporting for full-time duty in 2022. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who just completed his rookie season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 will be a full-season participant in 2022. That includes the 106th Indianapolis 500 on May 29.

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What is Jimmie Johnson doing in 2022?

On Wednesday, Jimmie Johnson announced during an appearance on "Today" that he will run the full 2022 season in the NTT IndyCar Series, competing in all 17 races -- including his very first Indianapolis 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing.

What is NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson's net worth?

Jimmie Johnson is one of the richest professional stock car drivers, with a net worth of $180 million. His success on the track proves his worth; he has won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series seven times and is the only driver in NASCAR history to win five titles in consecutive years.

Why did Jimmie Johnson leave NASCAR?

“I've always firmly felt that there's just too much racing in NASCAR,” Johnson said. “That's my opinion and I've had that conversation with executives at NASCAR. Reducing the schedule down to 25-28 races I think would be the ideal way to go about it.”

Who is greatest NASCAR driver of all time?

Richard Petty is the best NASCAR driver of all time.

Although his record of seven championships is tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson, Petty holds the records for most wins, poles, career starts, wins in a season (27), consecutive wins (10), and Daytona 500 wins (7), among other distinctions.

Is Dale Earnhardt Jr still racing?

Since retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the 2017 season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has returned to NASCAR for one Xfinity Series race each year, and he made his 2022 start on Friday night at Martinsville Speedway.

Who will drive the 48 car in NASCAR next year?

Hendrick Motorsports has unveiled the 2022 No. 48 Ally Chevrolet driven by Alex Bowman. Take a look at all angles of the paint scheme. Hendrick Motorsports has unveiled the 2022 No.

Who currently drives the 48 car in NASCAR?

Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday that Alex Bowman has signed a two-year contract to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. Bowman's contract aligns with Ally's own contract with HMS.

Who drove the Lowes car before Jimmie Johnson?

Mike Skinner Lowe's #31 Chevrolet 1997,yes someone drove the Lowe's car before Jimmie Johnson | Nascar race cars, Nascar crash, Nascar cars.

Is Lowe's still a NASCAR sponsor?

Lowe's has been the primary sponsor of Johnson's car throughout his entire Cup Series career. Lowe's announced earlier this year that it would leave HMS and NASCAR at the end of the 2018 race season. Credit for the conversation between team and sponsor reigniting is being given to executive changes at Lowe's.

Who is the oldest active NASCAR driver?

Norm Benning (January 16, 1952 – Present)

Norm Benning has been competing in NASCAR since 1989 and is the oldest driver who is currently still active in the sport as of 2022.

What happened to the number 88 in NASCAR?

Darrell Waltrip ditched the No. 88 car following the 1980 NASCAR season. After spending the early years of his NASCAR career mostly driving his own cars, Darrell Waltrip signed a multi-year contract with DiGard Racing in the middle of the 1975 season, replacing Donnie Allison in the No. 88 Chevrolet.

Who is the coolest NASCAR driver?

Who is the goat of NASCAR?

NASCAR Power Rankings of Cup drivers of all time. 1. Jimmie Johnson — As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. It seems likely that his five consecutive championships will join the mark of Richard Petty's 200 Cup wins as records that will never be broken.

Has any NASCAR driver won at every track?

He has now won on every active NASCAR race track. Kyle Busch drove his Toyota Camry into the record books with his win in the Coca-Cola 600, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to Toyota, by winning in Charlotte, Busch became the only driver to have won on each active NASCAR Cup Series track.

Why did Lowe's quit NASCAR?

For Lowe's, the decision is simply business. The home improvement company teamed with Hendrick and Johnson in 2001 when the driver was a nobody. Owner and company took a leap on the driver Jeff Gordon promised them was going to be a star. Gordon was right and Johnson was so good that Lowe's couldn't leave.

Is Jeff Gordon still part of Hendrick Motorsports?

Gordon's new title: Vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. “I'm not big on titles, but I know it comes with a lot of responsibility,” Gordon said of his new role. “We have 600 people here. It's exciting to see what they do on a daily basis, and it still blows my mind.

Will Jimmie Johnson ever race NASCAR again?

Jimmie Johnson talks about return to NASCAR

“No, I'm open to it. I'd love to go back. But with this full-time IndyCar, full-time endurance sports car schedule, I just don't see how,” Johnson admitted. He also acknowledged that he missed NASCAR and its fans the most.

Who is the wealthiest NASCAR owner?

Rick Hendrick Net Worth: Rick Hendrick is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and retired race car driver who has a net worth of $1 billion dollars. Hendrick is best known for being the owner of the NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports.