NASCAR welcomes back Jimmie Johnson officially as a part of Petty GMS

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months after giving up full-time racing competition in general. According to a prior announcement made earlier this week, Johnson will join Petty GMS as a

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part-owner and driver. The Daytona 500, which Johnson has already won twice, will be the first race on his part-time schedule.

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There are no upcoming events, however Johnson has previously shown interest in running in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, or "the double."

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If rules could be modified to permit excellent part-time drivers like Johnson and Indianapolis qualifying duties do not get in the way,

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he might possibly take part in the much awaited Indianapolis 500. In addition to his NASCAR starts, Johnson is still a candidate for a spot in the 2023 Indianapolis 500.

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It's also expected that Johnson would participate in the Garage56 stock car program at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Johnson stated during this year's Petit Le Mans that his part-time IMSA program with Cadillac for 2021 and 2022 has been put on hold due to the

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brand's extremely low supply of its new LMDh-spec prototype; nevertheless, the program may resume in 2024.

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