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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans OTT Release Date - When and where to watch this feature-length documentary
American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans OTT Release Date - There's something undeniably electrifying about the sound of a roaring stock car, the scent of burnt rubber, and the thunder of speedway glory. But now, that quintessential slice of American motorsport is going global, straight into the heart of endurance racing's elite battleground. American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans, the highly anticipated feature-length documentary, is set to drop on June 12, 2025, on Prime Video. The story that had to be told For decades, NASCAR has been defined by its homegrown heroes, beer-and-burgers attitude, and the unmatched intensity of American oval racing. Meanwhile, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, arguably the crown jewel of endurance racing, has been steeped in European tradition, pushing the limits of man and machine over a full day of hellish speed. So when NASCAR announced it was entering the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours with a modified stock car in the experimental "Garage 56" class, it raised more than a few eyebrows. Could a thunderous, V8-beating beast built for the banks of Daytona hold its own on the twisting, high-speed corners of Circuit de la Sarthe? American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans answers that question with grit, gasoline, and a whole lot of heart. What's in the documentary? This is a front-row seat to a racing revolution. The film dives deep into the garage, follows the team through sleepless nights, and captures the raw nerves of the drivers who strapped into the beast that shook France. The documentary chronicles Hendrick Motorsports' ambitious journey, backed by Chevrolet, Goodyear, and NASCAR itself, as they developed a special version of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The car was fine-tuned not for Talladega, but for Le Mans' punishing straights, chicanes, and night racing. Expect stunning behind-the-scenes footage, intense engineering debates, and emotionally charged moments as the Garage 56 entry goes from concept to the grid. Meet the people behind the wheel The film features commentary and interviews from some of the biggest names in racing. Behind the wheel of the car were three heavy-hitters: Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula One World Champion Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Mike Rockenfeller, a Le Mans veteran and former winner Also expect appearances from team engineers, pit crew members, and executives, such as Jim France (NASCAR CEO), who saw this moment as the culmination of a decades-long dream to bring NASCAR into the global spotlight.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jimmie Johnson joins hollywood agency, follows Tom Brady's playbook to build post-racing empire
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson just made another big move, only this time, it wasn't in the driver's seat. Days after hitting 700 career NASCAR Cup Series starts at the Coca-Cola 600, the seven-time champion has, according to journalist Adam Stern, signed with top talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME), and his off track ambitions are getting serious. Advertisement The deal puts both Jimmie Johnson and his team, Legacy Motor Club, under WME's umbrella for full representation. Think media, endorsements, brand partnerships and more. It's a smart move for a guy who's done just about everything behind the wheel. If you've followed Johnson's career, you know Jimmie Johnson has never been one to sit still. Along with helping lead Legacy Motor Club (home to the №42 Toyota driven by John Hunter Nemechek and the №43 piloted by Erik Jones) he's also still running select races in the №84. But since his full-time racing retirement, he's been putting more thought into what comes after life on track. Enter WME. The agency that has helped people such as Tom Brady and Serena Williams use their sports fame to build thriving businesses. Johnson's looking to do the same. Advertisement Also Read:: WATCH: Kyle Larson crashes out twice in one day after $3 million double attempt IndyCar: The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 The NASCAR legend has already ventured into media with his company, Charlie Meatball Productions. He's also involved in real estate and hospitality ventures. With WME now, things can move quickly. No matter if it's brand campaigns, television work, Legacy sponsorships or new ideas to interact with the audience. The underlying goal is to create something bigger . Jimmie Johnson wants to keep pushing boundaries the way he always has, just now with a different kind of horsepower behind him. As he told Variety when launching Charlie Meatball Productions: 'We have plenty of irons in the fire,' Jimmie Johnson says. 'I'm looking for that passion in the partners we bring in, from the person telling the story to the people who are surrounded by it.' Also Read:: 4 Reasons Kevin Harvick Advocates for Canceling the All-Star Race
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson Races to WME
WME gets to rev its talent-representation engines with a new client, NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will rely on the agency for representation in all areas, and to extend his influence via team ownership, working with brands, entrepreneurial pursuits and media including his Sirius XM podcast, 'Never Settle,' which Johnson hosts with Marty Smith. More from Variety Jessel Taank Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE) Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson Sign With WME (EXCLUSIVE) Noah Hawley Signs With WME Johnson won five consecutive NASCAR Cup Series titles between 2006 and 2010 and is recognized as one of the most decorated drivers in motorsports history. His seven overall NASCAR Cup wins are tied for the most-ever won by a driver. He has accumulated 83 career wins, including two Daytona 500 victories. Until 2019, Johnson was the only driver to have qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs every single year since the event launched in 2004. He holds the record for the most consecutive and total playoff appearances. He has made appearances in films and TV series including 'Herbie: Fully Loaded,' 'Las Vegas' and 'Superstore.' He once voiced an animated lobster named Jimmie on the animated kids' program 'Bubble Guppies,' and appeared in the music video for the Avett Brothers' song 'Ain't No Man.' He currently drives on a part-time basis the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club, in which he holds an ownership stake. WME will also provide strategic representation for the racing entity. Johnson is a lifelong racer, having gotten his start with motorcycles when he was just a child. He began to compete in off-road series, then stock-car races before eventually moving on to some of NASCAR's biggest events. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Jimmie Johnson addresses NASCAR future beyond 2025 Coca-Cola 600
Jimmie Johnson addresses NASCAR future beyond 2025 Coca-Cola 600 Jimmie Johnson arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway for his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start, but it didn't go well. Johnson crashed out for a 40th-place finish in the 2025 Coca-Cola 600 after getting loose in Turn 4. It was a short and disappointing race for the seven-time Cup Series champion; however, will it be his last in NASCAR? Ahead of the 2025 Coca-Cola 600, Johnson addressed whether Sunday's race would be his final Cup Series start on the Rubbin is Racing podcast. Many thought it could be Johnson's last event; however, the Legacy Motor Club co-owner has plans for more starts in the future. 'It really is just luck that the 700th start ends up at Charlotte and the track where I had my first start,' Johnson said on Rubbin is Racing. 'I think we ran nine last year, and once we started planning for this year in the Daytona 500, we realized No. 700 would be in Charlotte. I'm not a numbers guy, but I literally have not been paying attention to this. It would have been amazing to plan on being done at 700 or some element of, but that's really not the case. I hope I can get in the car a few more times this year if circumstances present themselves. And then next year and our evolution into a third car here at Legacy Motor Club. There's an option there where I could help build the team, and so, we're looking at that as one of the many options which would then put me in the car a fair amount next year.' Despite the social media chatter, Johnson's racing career is not over, and there could be more starts than expected on the way. The seven-time Cup Series champion's primary goal is developing Legacy Motor Club, but more races are in the cards. In fact, Johnson could be on track for several races in 2025 and 2026. More: Jimmie Johnson discusses new NASCAR journey as Legacy Motor Club owner
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Jimmie Johnson On Which Tracks Shouldn't Host a NASCAR Championship Finale
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has shared his thoughts on the recent changes to the championship-finale race in 2026 and revealed which tracks he doesn't think should be considered to host it in the future. Johnson confirmed that he is supportive of the move of the Championship 4 race from Phoenix to Homestead-Miami for 2026. He also discussed the rumours that the championship-ending race could move onto a rotational setup beyond next year. Speaking on the Rubbin' is Racing podcast, Johnson explained: "I think moving the championship race around is a good idea. Whenever you come to a new market and have such a moment taking place, you get a lot of interest and people want to come see it. So I think that's a good move." Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #84 Carvana Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #84 Carvana Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North added: "I clearly am very biased for Homestead. I've had so much success down there and won all seven of my championships there." With speculation that Championship 4 races could move onto a rotational setup in the future, the seven-time champion argued that Superspeedway races should not be considered for this. Instead, he proposed North Wilkesboro as an option he thinks would be popular. He commented: "Watching [the NASCAR All-Star Race last week at] North Wilkesboro, that was a damn good show, and I think that's what people want to have for a championship race. "I think that a Superspeedway race would be the one where [a championship-deciding race] shouldn't happen, there's just so much outside of a driver's control." Confirming the change, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, Ben Kennedy, commented at the time of the announcement: "This has been a while coming. "It's been since 2019 since we've had the championship race at Homestead. We moved it out to Phoenix for the past several years, which has been great for us. It's been an amazing market. "We've seen some great racing there, and we've crowned some of our biggest champions, but we're excited to go to Homestead-Miami Speedway. I can tell you from a few people that I've talked to so far across the industry, through our partners, they're over the moon about it. And from our fans, it's the No. 1 asked-about championship venue as well. So we're excited to finally get the news out there."
