Jimmie Johnson will run the full Indycar schedule
In 2020, Jimmie Johnson ran his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series season. He ended his career tied with Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty at 7 championships.
But, Johnson wasn’t done racing. He trimmed up his pants, removing the boot cut and went Indycar racing.
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In 2021, Johnson ran exclusively on the Indycar road courses. That included 12 of the 16 races.
Months ago, Johnson conduced an Indycar oval test session on familiar territory via Texas Motor Speedway. He was then cleared by Indycar to race in the famed Indy 500.
At the same time, Johnson hinted that he had recieved many offers to return to NASCAR. And, he still wasn’t sure if he wanted to race a hyper speed INDYCAR on ovals.
However, the now 46 year old is back for round two. This time, he’s going the extra mile as Johnson will run the full-time Indycar schedule in 2022.
Johnson tweeted Wednesday morning, “I’m going #FullTime next year! I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the Carvana machine for the full INDYCAR season, including the #Indy500. #NoFinishLines”
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2022 Indycar Schedule
Date | Track | Race
February 27, 2022
Streets of St. Petersburg
March 20, 2022
Texas Motor Speedway
April 10, 2022
Streets of Long Beach
May 1, 2022
Barber Motorsports Park
May 14, 2022
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Road Course
May 29, 2022
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indy 500
June 5, 2022
Raceway at Belle Isle Park
June 12, 2022
Road America
July 3, 2022
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
July 17, 2022
Streets of Toranto
July 23, 2022
Iowa Speedway
Race 1
July 24, 2022
Iowa Speedway
Race 2
July 30, 2022
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Road Course
August 7, 2022
Streets of Nashville
August 20, 2022
World Wide Technology Raceway
September 4, 2022
Portland International Raceway
September 11, 2022
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Johnson will return with Chip Ganassi Racing.
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