Jimmie Johnson retires from full-time competition

Jimmie Johnson retires from full-time competition
Jul 29, 2022; Speedway, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Jimmie Johnson (48) prepares to l load into his car before the Gallagher Grand Prix practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmie Johnson will not return to the NTT IndyCar Series in 2023 on a full-time basis, after completing his second year with Chip Ganassi Racing and his first full season in an IndyCar.

The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion ended the season in 21st in points and had previously stated that he had no plans of retiring.

He announced the news through his social media channels:

The full video can be seen here, where Johnson says “I’m just going to take a little time to think and figure out what I want to do.”