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Hendrick Loans Nos. 48 to Jimmie Johnson for Final Daytona 500 Start

NASCAR approved a one‑race loan that preserves driver and owner points and allows a ceremonial reunion of Johnson with the number that defined his career.

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Overview

  • Rick Hendrick announced on July 26 that Hendrick Motorsports and sponsor Ally agreed to loan the No. 48 to Jimmie Johnson for his final NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2027 Daytona 500.
  • Johnson asked Hendrick months earlier to let him use the No. 48 and Hendrick negotiated with Alex Bowman, Ally and NASCAR to secure the one‑race arrangement.
  • NASCAR’s approval means the number change will not affect driver or owner standings and keeps the appearance strictly symbolic rather than competitive.
  • Alex Bowman, who currently races the No. 48 for Hendrick, will use a different, not‑yet‑announced number for the Daytona 500 and Hendrick said he will reveal that entry’s number later.
  • The loan places the famous No. 48 on a Legacy Motor Club Toyota for the first time and reunites Johnson with the number tied to his 83 Cup wins and seven championships, with Johnson and Hendrick hinting at additional related announcements.