Jimmie Johnson Returns to NASCAR with No. 84 Car

Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 84 car for Legacy Motor Club.

He revealed the rebranded NASCAR team on Wednesday.

Legacy Motor Club replaces Petty GMS, the name the two-car Cup team had last year.

Maury Gallagher became the primary owner of Richard Petty's organization in November.

Johnson bought into the ownership group, and with two of NASCAR's seven-time champions part of the team, the name change was fitting.

Gallagher said the goal is to win races, win championships, and represent partners at the highest level.

Legacy M.C. will field a pair of full-time Chevrolets for Erik Jones in Petty's famed No. 43, and Noah Gragson will join the team in the No. 42 this season.

Johnson will pilot the No. 84 when he races, starting with the Daytona 500 next month.

Johnson drove the No. 48 for his entire Cup career with Hendrick Motorsports.

Alex Bowman currently drives Johnson's old No. 48 at Chevrolet, forcing Johnson to find a new number for his NASCAR return.

The term ‘Motor Club’ is a nod to car clubs of the past, said Johnson.

Legacy M.C. will be an inclusive club for the automobile racing enthusiast.

Petty, Johnson, and the late Dale Earnhardt are the only drivers to win seven Cup titles.

“There couldn’t be a better name to fit our race team than Legacy,” Petty said.

Johnson is excited to be a part of a story so rich in heritage.

He looks forward to creating a new legacy in this sport outside of the race car.

The new image of Legacy M.C. is something that will allow the team to stand out.

It will foster a team environment that breeds success, said Gallagher.

Johnson has so far only announced he will enter the Daytona 500 next month.

He will pilot the No. 84 when he races.