STATESVILLE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson has added NASCAR’s stop at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 26 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28 to his part-time Cup Series schedule.
The seven-time Cup Series champion competed in the season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, finishing 31st, and previously announced that he will appear at NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago street course on July 2.
Joining Johnson as a primary sponsor will be Club Wyndham aboard the No. 84 Chevrolet Camaro.
“COTA has been on my racing ‘bucket list’ for a very long time,” said Johnson. “But my timing was off by a year or so. I was hoping it was going to be on the IndyCar schedule – and it wasn’t – and then they added it to the NASCAR schedule after I left. I’m excited to finally be able to check this one off the list and thankful to Club Wyndham for making it happen.
“From everything I’ve heard, NASCAR drivers have had a lot of fun racing at COTA, so to say I’m looking forward to it is an understatement.”
Jimmie Johnson’s ride for COTA and the Coca-Cola 600.
Club Wyndham has been affiliated with Team Ambassador Richard Petty for more than two decades as “The King” is a Club Wyndham timeshare owner and frequents various resorts and vacation destinations several times a year. This is the first time the Club Wyndham branding will be featured prominently on a racecar.
“NASCAR has always been a great place to identify and develop b2b relationships,” said Legacy Motor Club’s President of Business Operations, Bruce Mosley. “At Legacy M.C., we are looking to accelerate results and create a model that surpasses anything ever done before in this space. The foundation we intend on creating will deliver a 1+1 = 3 platform for our partners and deliver a strong return on their objectives.”
“Club Wyndham owners and Legacy Motor Club fans know what it means to be a part of a club. It means finding a place to make memories with friends and family around shared passions,” said Tom Shelburne, Chief Marketing Officer for Club Wyndham. “We are excited about this new partnership with the Legacy M.C. team, growing from our long relationship with Richard Petty. This new agreement will be great for our owners, race fans, and our business. We can’t wait to see Club Wyndham on Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Chevrolet.”
Johnson, a four-time Coke 600 winner, is eager to get another shot at the 1.5-mile oval, after competing in the Indianapolis 500 last season for Chip Ganassi Racing.
“The Coke 600 is one of those premiere races on the schedule,” said Johnson. “For fans, it’s truly one of the greatest days in motorsports with Monaco (Formula 1), IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500, and then NASCAR’s longest race that starts in the afternoon and ends at night.
“Last year I lived out another ‘bucket list’ item and was able to race in the Indy 500. I’m looking forward to driving this NextGen car at Charlotte and putting on a great show for Club Wyndham.”
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