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FILE - Jimmie Johnson stands on pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. 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. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

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

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

William Byron, wearing helmet, celebrates with the crew after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Byron battled ‘imposter syndrome’ in climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Scott Stapp, left, and Mark Tremonti, right, members of the rock band Creed, take part in an interview during an NASCAR Daytona 500 practice auto race Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson walks down pit road before the first of two Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Johnson uses a desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson takes part in an interview during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jimmie Johnson struggled in his first year as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - Chandra Johnson takes photos of her husband, Jimmie Johnson, center, and his crew chief, Chad Knaus, after Jimmie won his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in Homestead, Fla., Nov. 17, 2013. Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus were paired at Hendrick Motorsports in late 2001 as two unproven racers that team owner Rick Hendrick believed could be successful together in NASCAR’s top series. Their success was immediate and unstoppable as the duo won a record-tying seven Cup titles that included an unprecedented five in a row. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Johnson and Knaus fittingly head into NASCAR Hall of Fame together following record-smashing careers

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - Jimmie Johnson poses with his wife Chandra Janway in victory lane after his win in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 4, 2012. Police in Muskogee, Okla., confirmed Tuesday, June 27, 2023, that they are investigating the deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson as an apparent murder-suicide. A representative for Johnson confirmed the three are the parents and nephew of Johnson's wife, Chandra Janway. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)

NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma

Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson poses with his wife Chandra Janway in victory lane after his win in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 4, 2012. Police in Muskogee, Okla., confirmed Tuesday, June 27, 2023, that they are investigating the deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson as an apparent murder-suicide. A representative for Johnson confirmed the three are the parents and nephew of Johnson's wife, Chandra Janway. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)

Jimmie Johnson pulls out of upcoming race after in-laws shot dead in murder-suicide

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon watches the closing laps of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate finishing 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson drives on pit road heading to the track during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Toyota expands NASCAR fleet by adding Jimmie Johnson’s team

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson prepares himself before the start of a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

7-time NASCAR champ Johnson adds COTA, Coca-Cola 600 to sked

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

FILE - Jimmie Johnson sits in his pit box before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Driver Jimmie Johnson poses in front of a street sign after the street was named for him outside Kentucky Speedway before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) **FILE**

Jimmie Johnson retiring with few ‘bucket list’ items left

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Jimmie Johnson, center, of United States signs a an autograph for a fan before an IndyCar auto race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Long Beach, Calif. Johnson's right hand was injured in a crash on Friday. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Jimmie Johnson plans to keep driving despite fractured hand

The Washington Times

Chase Elliott holds up the NASCAR Cup Series trophy after winning Sunday in Phoenix. He is the third-youngest champion in NASCAR history. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Chase Elliott earns his first NASCAR Cup title with win at Phoenix

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson runs his final race this weekend to finish a career with a record-tying seven Cup Series titles and 83 victories. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Jimmie Johnson leaves remarkable legacy of NASCAR Cup Series titles and charity

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, file photo, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson gets a hug from Addison Smith, 2, as her sister, Kylie, 5, and mother, Katie, look on at Emerald Middle School in his hometown of El Cajon, Calif. Johnson's foundation made a donation to the school. NASCAR's nicest guy will run his final race this week and close a remarkable career. Jimmie Johnson's record-tying seven Cup titles are well celebrated, but his charitable work goes less noticed. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

Column: NASCAR’s Johnson leaves lasting charitable mark

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - In this image provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc., seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson poses with an IndyCar during testing with Chip Ganassi Racing on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. Jimmie Johnson will transition from NASCAR to IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in a partnership that could pair two of the most dominant drivers of this generation on one team. The seven-time NASCAR champion will work with the Ganassi organization to finalize sponsorship on a two-year program for Johnson to run the road and street course races on IndyCar's schedule. If funding is secured, Johnson would be teammates with five-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon. (Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc. via AP, File)

Jimmie Johnson teams with Ganassi on 2-year IndyCar program

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 4, 2017, file photo, Jimmie Johnson, left, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after he won a NASCAR Cup series auto race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Jimmie Johnson has a track-record 11 wins at Dover International Speedway. He’ll have to win No. 12 to guarantee a playoff spot and he has two shots this weekend when the NASCAR Cup series races on Saturday and Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Johnson makes last-gasp playoff push in final year at Dover

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this image provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc., Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson poses with an IndyCar during testing with Chip Ganassi Racing on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. Johnson is interested in competing in the IndyCar Series when he retires from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of this season. (Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc. via AP)

NASCAR champ Johnson enamored with IndyCar after test

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press