Jimmie Johnson announces Petty GMS ownership stake, Daytona 500 entry

Jimmie Johnson announces Petty GMS ownership stake, Daytona 500 entry
May 29, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series driver Jimmie Johnson with wife Chandra Johnson prior to the running of the 106th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmie Johnson officially announced his partial ownership stake in the Petty GMS NASCAR Cup Series team on Friday, confirming his participance in the Daytona 500 as well.

The deal, first reported by the Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi, includes a limited schedule for Johnson during the season, but does not specify on a specific number of races that Johnson plans to run.

Johnson’s statement can be seen below.