Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek
John Hunter Nemechek will not return to the No. 42 Toyota in 2027, giving Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR team, Legacy Motor Club, an open seat.
Legacy Motor Club, the NASCAR team owned by Jimmie Johnson and other celebrities, has decided to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Nemechek, a four-time winner in the lower levels of NASCAR, has not won a Cup Series race in 139 races and has only two top-10 finishes this season.
Johnson expressed gratitude for Nemechek's contributions and wished him well in the future. Nemechek, despite the disappointment, remains optimistic about his future in racing, focusing on finishing the 2026 season strong and preparing for the next season. The team has yet to announce who will replace him in the No. 42 Toyota.
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