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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- 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
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
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
7-time champs: Tom Brady to get INDYCAR ride from Jimmie Johnson prior to Indy 500
The INDYCAR two-seater that typically takes a celebrity around the track during the pace laps often has someone who can call themselves a champion. The car, deemed the Fastest Seat In Sports, will have some serious championship swagger prior to the Indianapolis 500. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will ride in the car, which will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, who also has 29 career INDYCAR starts. "I love the Indy 500," Johnson said. "There is an energy and excitement around the 500 that is unlike anything I have experienced before. "Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I've had outside of the car. I'm thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I'm extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion." Johnson is currently co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, which fields two NASCAR Cup Series cars. And he shares a special connection with Brady, the famed quarterback and current FOX Sports analyst. Brady is an investor in Knighthead Capital Management, which has a minority interest in Legacy. The ride will occur just before the green flag, scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Eastern on May 25. The FOX coverage of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 begins at 10 a.m. Eastern. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Jimmie Johnson's special paint scheme for 700th Cup start revealed
Jimmie Johnson's special paint scheme for 700th Cup start revealed Jimmie Johnson will only make two starts in the NASCAR Cup Series during the 2025 season, and the last one will be extremely special. In two weeks, Johnson will compete in the 2025 Coca-Cola 600, which also represents his 700th Cup Series start. The No. 84 car's paint scheme has been revealed ahead of the special milestone. On Wednesday, Legacy Motor Club revealed the new look honoring Johnson's 700th Cup Series start. Carvana will sponsor Johnson and the No. 84 team and have a blue base. The No. 84 will be black with a yellow outline and number on the roof. Overall, it is a sharp paint scheme for Legacy Motor Club. Johnson, the new majority owner of Legacy Motor Club, doesn't have many races left in his NASCAR career, and the Coca-Cola 600 could be one of his last. The seven-time NASCAR champion is ready for his 700th Cup Series start, and the No. 84 car looks sharp to commemorate the occasion. More: Kyle Larson's replacement for All-Star practice, qualifying revealed
Fox Sports
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
7-time champs: Tom Brady to get INDYCAR ride from Jimmie Johnson prior to Indy 500
The INDYCAR two-seater that typically takes a celebrity around the track during the pace laps often has someone who can call themselves a champion. The car, deemed the Fastest Seat In Sports, will have some serious championship swagger prior to the Indianapolis 500. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will ride in the car, which will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, who also has 29 career INDYCAR starts. "I love the Indy 500," Johnson said. "There is an energy and excitement around the 500 that is unlike anything I have experienced before. "Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I've had outside of the car. I'm thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I'm extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion." Johnson is currently co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, which fields two NASCAR Cup Series cars. And he shares a special connection with Brady, the famed quarterback and current FOX Sports analyst. Brady is an investor in Knighthead Capital Management, which has a minority interest in Legacy. The ride will occur just before the green flag, scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Eastern on May 25. The FOX coverage of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 begins at 10 a.m. Eastern. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
