Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson and NASCAR

Out of retirement: NASCAR legends Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr. qualify for Daytona 500
Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. qualified for the Daytona 500 as unchartered cars thanks to their single-lap qualifying speeds Wednesday.
New NASCAR rule could impact Jimmie Johnson's chances of making Daytona 500
Jimmie Johnson said he was not happy when he found out about NASCAR's new provisional and that he wouldn't be eligible for it at Daytona.
Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson lock themselves into Daytona 500 field
A pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions won't have to worry about making the 2025 Daytona 500 via the duels on Thursday.
Truex, Johnson All Smiles After Locking into Daytona 500 Field
A pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions were able to secure their places in the starting field for the 67th annual Daytona 500. Martin Truex Jr., the 2017 NASCAR
Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener
Chase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR's “Great American Race.” It is the first Daytona 500 pole for Briscoe, who moved to Joe Gibbs Racing this season when Stewart-Haas Racing closed at the end of 2024.
Martin Truex Jr. slams NASCAR for open exemption provisional: ‘Bit of a slap in the face’
Nine drivers have to race their way into the field for Sunday’s 67th running of the Daytona 500, including 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr.
At 49, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson has ‘first real job’ — owner of the famed Legacy Motor Club
Johnson won 83 NASCAR races and a record-equaling seven season championships during 19 seasons as a full-time NASCAR driver.
2025 Daytona 500: Shaquille O'Neal designs Jimmie Johnson's car after winning free throw competition
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has added NASCAR designer to his extensive resume of work beyond basketball, as he has designed ...
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Truex, Johnson earn their spots in the Daytona 500
Martin Truex Jr. and Jimmie Johnson are the first two Open drivers locked into the Daytona 500. Truex, driving the No. 56 ...
Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR’s opening practice for the Daytona 500
Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for ...
Jimmie Johnson Predicted to be Under Major Pressure After Shaquille O'Neal Promo
Jimmie Johnson faces added pressure in his Daytona 500 return due to a high-profile promotional collaboration with Shaquille ...
NASCAR Daytona duels: Starting lineups, TV schedule for Thursday's qualifying races
NASCAR Daytona Speedweeks 2025 continues with the Daytona 500 duels on Thursday. See the starting lineup here.
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Jimmie Johnson Clears the Air as Accusations of “Cleaning House” Mount After Taking Over Richard Petty’s Legacy
Jimmie Johnson is back at the Daytona 500, and this time, he’s bringing more than just his legendary status. The post Jimmie ...
Helio Castroneves doesn't want Daytona 500 NASCAR charity, but will take it if necessary
A new NASCAR rules reserves a starting spot for a "world-class driver" such as four-time Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves, ...