Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has taken a big step forward in his racing career by becoming the majority owner of Legacy Motor Club. Alongside him, the team has welcomed a new partner,

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has become the majority owner of Legacy Motor Club, which was a rebuild of Petty Enterprises, one of NASCAR's oldest and winningest race teams.

Legacy Motor Club began its next chapter on Monday when Jimmie Johnson was introduced as its majority owner and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC a new investor and minority owner. The

During the Rolex 24 at Daytona broadcast, Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, shared plans for his team’s expansion into the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Johnson, a 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, plans to take his team into other motorsport disciplines, with IMSA high on the list.

Knighthead Capital Management has acquired a minority stake in LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, making Jimmie Johnson the majority owner as Maury Gallagher steps back from the day-to-day operations of the team.

Jimmie Johnson hints that Legacy Motor Club could expand beyond NASCAR in the United States. What racing series is Johnson eyeing for LMC?

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