New part-owner of Petty GMS Racing says Ganassi was 'very kind to show me kind of behind the scenes.'
Jimmie Johnson is testing the ownership waters with Petty GMS Racing, but he's not closing the book on driving.The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion is leaving the door open for other racing disciplines as well.
Johnson said his goal has never been team ownership, his focus has been on racing other people’s cars. It was his IndyCar team owner, and former NASCAR team owner Chip Ganassi who really got the conversation started. “He’s really been helpful for me,” Johnson said. “In my process of bringing partners into the sport and being in IndyCar and has been very kind to show me kind of behind the scenes what takes place and how things work.”
As for his future behind the wheel, Johnson has committed to racing in the 2023 Daytona 500 and is leaving the door open for other racing disciplines as well.
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