NASCAR decision could influence Jimmie Johnson decision as he Announces that…
NASCAR potentially making an exception for Jimmie Johnson to run the All-Star Race could play a role in his decision to compete in the Indy 500.
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is back in the Cup Series in 2023 after spending the last two seasons in IndyCar for Chip Ganassi Racing.
NASCAR decision could influence Jimmie Johnson decision as he Announces that…
The longtime driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet is now competing for Legacy Motor Club, the team formerly known as Petty GMS Motorsports, behind the wheel of the No. 84 Chevrolet in select races throughout the year.
One of the races that Johnson has said is quite high on his wish list is the All-Star Race, which is set to be contested at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time ever on Sunday, May 21.
Several drivers are locked into the NASCAR All-Star Race already, including Cup Series champions, and therefore don’t need to qualify via the All-Star Open.
However, this former champions rule only applies to drivers who are competing full-time, and Johnson is only a part-time driver, meaning that he theoretically must qualify via the All-Star Open.
This decision could impact Johnson’s decision to not only compete in this race but to compete in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where there will definitely be no exceptions made.
While Johnson confirmed that he won’t be back in IndyCar full-time this year, he hasn’t ruled out another Indy 500 run, though it is looking increasingly unlikely as time goes on.
Chip Ganassi is reportedly waiting on him to make a decision, a decision which could determine whether or not he becomes the fifth driver to attempt the Memorial Day Double by competing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day.
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Indy 500 qualifying weekend is the same weekend as All-Star weekend, one weekend prior to the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28.
Day one of Indy 500 qualifying is scheduled to last from 11:00 a.m. ET to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 20. Day two, featuring only the top 12 qualifiers from day one, is scheduled to last from 4:00 p.m. ET. to 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 21, assuming nothing has changed from last year.
Johnson made it to day two last year as a rookie, and quite comfortably, placing sixth on day one.
NASCAR decision could influence Jimmie Johnson decision as he Announces that…
NASCAR potentially making an exception for Jimmie Johnson to run the All-Star Race could play a role in his decision to compete in the Indy 500.
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is back in the Cup Series in 2023 after spending the last two seasons in IndyCar for Chip Ganassi Racing.
NASCAR decision could influence Jimmie Johnson decision as he Announces that…
The longtime driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet is now competing for Legacy Motor Club, the team formerly known as Petty GMS Motorsports, behind the wheel of the No. 84 Chevrolet in select races throughout the year.
One of the races that Johnson has said is quite high on his wish list is the All-Star Race, which is set to be contested at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time ever on Sunday, May 21.
Several drivers are locked into the NASCAR All-Star Race already, including Cup Series champions, and therefore don’t need to qualify via the All-Star Open.
However, this former champions rule only applies to drivers who are competing full-time, and Johnson is only a part-time driver, meaning that he theoretically must qualify via the All-Star Open.
This decision could impact Johnson’s decision to not only compete in this race but to compete in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where there will definitely be no exceptions made.
While Johnson confirmed that he won’t be back in IndyCar full-time this year, he hasn’t ruled out another Indy 500 run, though it is looking increasingly unlikely as time goes on.
Chip Ganassi is reportedly waiting on him to make a decision, a decision which could determine whether or not he becomes the fifth driver to attempt the Memorial Day Double by competing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day.
READ MORE:JIMMIE JOHNSON RELISHING ‘AMAZING OPPORTUNITY’ AS ….
Indy 500 qualifying weekend is the same weekend as All-Star weekend, one weekend prior to the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28.
Day one of Indy 500 qualifying is scheduled to last from 11:00 a.m. ET to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 20. Day two, featuring only the top 12 qualifiers from day one, is scheduled to last from 4:00 p.m. ET. to 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 21, assuming nothing has changed from last year.
Johnson made it to day two last year as a rookie, and quite comfortably, placing sixth on day one.
