Within the Brickyard 400 pre-race present, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick introduced that will drive the No. 48 Legacy Motor Membership entry within the 2027 Daytona 500.
The quantity has belonged to Hendrick for the previous 25 years and is at present utilized by Alex Bowman, however the staff has labored out a deal to offer Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 for his ultimate NASCAR Cup begin subsequent February.
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Johnson will make his 703rd and ultimate NASCAR Cup begin within the 69th working of the Daytona 500, and the inventory automobile racing legend earned most of his success within the No. 48. Johnson drove that quantity to all of his 83 Cup wins, and all seven Cup titles. Johnson additionally drove the No. 48 in all 29 of his IndyCar begins (together with the 2022 Indianapolis 500) and a few IMSA endurance races in recent times.
Johnson final drove the No. 48 NASCAR entry within the 2020 Cup finale at Phoenix — his ultimate race with Hendrick Motorsports. He has since made a handful of begins within the No. 84 because the co-owner of Legacy Motor Membership.
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Johnson first approached Mr. H. concerning the alternative to make use of the No. 48 in his ultimate Cup race. Hendrick spoke with Bowman, Ally and NASCAR, and reached an settlement to offer Johnson the quantity he made his legend with for his ultimate look as a NASCAR Cup driver.
“Final journey,” mentioned Johnson, speaking on to Mr. Hendrick. “I’m past phrases and so grateful, at first, in your friendship, your mentorship, and making my household a part of yours. I hoped the cellphone name would prove because it did, and naturally it has. It means the world to me. Thanks a lot, Rick. Massive due to Ally, Hendrick Motorsports, you and Linda (Rick Hendrick’s spouse). I’m so honored and excited to have my first drive and my final drive within the No. 48.”
Johnson additionally mentioned that there are “extra thrilling layers” to be introduced at a later date, and hinted on the return of the enduring Hendrick No. 25 for the automobile Alex Bowman will probably be driving at Daytona.
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