[autotag]Jimmie Johnson[/autotag] barely snuck into the 2024 Daytona 500 after a last-lap pass on J.J. Yeley in his qualifying duel. However, Johnson’s competitive time in the Great American Race didn’t last long after he was involved in an early crash. The No. 84 car suffered significant steering damage, and he came home with a miserable 28th-place finish.
Following the Daytona 500, Johnson talked about his day and gave insight into the damage to the No. 84 car throughout the event. Also, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion provided a big update through the Associated Press on possibly racing in the Daytona 500 again.
Early trouble. Harrison Burton takes a big hit. #NASCAR #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/AkfbtBYNe8
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 19, 2024
“As long as we can find partners, I’ll keep coming back,” Johnson said. “Others said that I retired. I never said it.”
It is great to see Johnson still involved in NASCAR after he stopped being a full-time competitor. The former Hendrick Motorsports driver will run nine races, including the Daytona 500, in 2024, so there will be much more on deck for him. NASCAR wins with Johnson still showing a desire to race, and so do the fans worldwide.
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