Overview
- Johnson said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that a third Legacy Motor Club entry will be on the Cup grid in 2027, calling the plan a certainty.
- He reiterated that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last race as a driver after running part-time since retiring from full-time competition in 2020.
- Legacy Motor Club currently fields two full-time cars for Erik Jones (No. 43) and John Hunter Nemechek (No. 42) and is still seeking its first win since rebranding.
- Johnson cited added on-track time, expanded data sharing and the ability to recruit more personnel as reasons the third car should speed progress.
- The team has not announced a driver for the new entry, while outside outlets are discussing potential candidates as speculation.