Seven-time NASCAR Cup Collection champion Jimmie Johnson returned to the observe for the Anduril 250 at Coronado Road Course however had a disastrous weekend. Nonetheless, Johnson stayed constructive and instructed that he loved the weekend in San Diego.
Johnson final raced on the Daytona 500 earlier this yr, the place he retired from the race and was labeled as P29. Coming into the debut race at Coronado Naval Base, the NASCAR icon introduced that he’ll be racing within the Truck sequence in addition to the Cup sequence.
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The NASCAR star was requested in regards to the weekend in Coronado in an interview with FrontStretch. As an alternative of being disillusioned, the seven-time champion stayed constructive as he ,
“Ran a bit higher, however after all it’s so difficult and this observe is one thing else. We didn’t have our stuff collectively both. Corey Heim and I can’t consider he received his first race so rapidly and on such a troublesome observe. My expertise right here being round pals, consuming all of the Mexican meals I’ve, life is nice.”
Jimmie Johnson was then requested whether or not he acquired a second to take a breather and luxuriate in racing at dwelling through the weekend, to which he replied,
“I’d say the settle down lap on the way in which in, acquired the win in that down, the followers are nonetheless on the grand stands. Actually, savor that second, take pleasure in it. Uh I’ll look again on the weekend with nice reminiscences, however uh , it’s been awfully, awfully busy.”
Neither race went nicely for the seven-time champion at Coronado. Jimmie Johnson acquired into the lead of the Truck sequence race in Stage 2, however a few spins meant his No.1 TRICON Storage Toyota took important harm and he needed to retire.
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Within the Cup sequence race, Johnson certified P36. On Lap 6, the No.84 Toyota locked up the tires going into the chicane and slammed into the tire limitations. The Chevrolet physique took important harm, however was capable of proceed. Jimmie Johnson’s struggles continued all through the race, and he completed P28.
“Time to sit down behind the desk”: Jimmie Johnson confirms that Coronado was his penultimate NASCAR race weekend
Could 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Jimmie Johnson on the pink carpet previous to the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Photographs
Jimmie Johnson has been semi-retired since 2020 and has been racing as a part-time entry and managing Legacy Motor Membership alongside. Earlier this yr, he got here out and introduced the 2027 Daytona 500 as his final race.
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When requested if he had any extra races in 2026 on his calendar, Johnson replied,
“There’s simply an excessive amount of to do on the work facet and uh being behind the wheel is, I imply it’s simply powerful to deal with all of it. Operating in junior classes and even another championships the place we don’t have a lot on the road is sensible and I can play a bit of bit, but it surely’s time to sit down behind the desk extra typically than behind the steering wheel.”
Riley Herbst is predicted to step into the No.84 Toyota full-time in 2027 with Legacy Motor Membership, securing their third constitution from Rick Ware Racing.
