Later this month, Jimmie Johnson will kick off his IndyCar career with Chip Ganassi Racing. In the buildup to the first race of the season, he sat down with teammate Tony Kanaan for a chat. During their talk, the two of them recalled a funny story involving the seven-time NASCAR Cup champion. Kanaan said [https://twitter.com/CGRTeams/status/1377656621040611339], “I think it was the first bike ride we did at Daytona. Dario [Franchitti] was there, and in the middle of the ride, I have to actually blame Jimmie for that. “We’re doing a bike ride ‘Drive for Safety’ and I’m starving in the middle of the ride. Jimmie pulled out of his pocket, an Uncrustable snack, which I never knew. It was peanut butter and jelly, that he actually freezes in the freezer, puts it in his pocket, and during the ride, it unfreezes.” Tony Kanaan revealed that he also ate it, and then, every time he opened one of those snacks, it reminded him of Jimmie Johnson. WHAT ELSE DID TONY KANAAN SAY ABOUT JIMMIE JOHNSON? The Brazilian driver also confessed that his children have grown fond of the snack because of Johnson. “Now, my kids love it. It’s his fault,” Kanaan said. Safe to say, all throughout the conversation, there was plenty of good-natured ribbing. So, it is clear that Jimmie Johnson is excited to tackle this new venture with his new team. Jimmie Johnson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1284606054.jpg]AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Of course, he will have plenty of expectations laid out in front of him. However, the NASCAR legend will be pleased to know that his teammates will be keen to back him up in any way possible. Considering that reigning champion Scott Dixon is one of Johnson’s teammates, there is no better person to shadow in 2021. READ MORE: NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Focused on Keeping Fears and Nerves Away as IndyCar Debut Nears [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-legend-jimmie-johnson-focused-on-keeping-fears-and-nerves-away-as-indycar-debut-nears/] 

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[caption id="attachment_494051" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-494051 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201227193615/GettyImages-1151453322.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 " width="1920" height="1280" /> SONOMA, CA - JUNE 21: Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing enters Turn 4 during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 on June 22, 2019, in Sonoma, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Chip Ganassi Racing - 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule</h2>
Chip Ganassi Racing was founded in 1989 by Felix Sabates after he bought an R&amp;D group from Hendrick Motorsports. Previously known as SABCO Racing, the group was renamed Team SABCO in 1996.

In 2001, Ganassi purchased 80% of the stake for the then-two-car group, and it was named 'Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.' The group changed from Chevrolet to Dodge during the same year.

In 2009, Ganassi collaborated with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. proprietor Teresa Earnhardt. The agreement was struck to consolidate DEI's NASCAR activities into Ganassi's shop and run as 'Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates'. Earnhardt was dropped from the team in 2014.

In mid-2015, Rob Kauffman of Michael Waltrip Racing bought a stake in the group.
<h2>Achievements</h2>
Chip Ganassi Racing team has won a total of 48 races. While 26 victories have come in the NASCAR Cup Series, the remaining 22 came in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The pit crew won the 2017 Comcast Community Champion Award in acknowledgment of their magnanimous work.
<h2>Drivers</h2>
The Chip Ganassi Racing team has raced in NASCAR with many eminent drivers, including Kyle Petty, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray, and Kyle Larson.

They run the No. 1 and No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s for Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth. It is in an alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.
<h2>Owner</h2>
Chip Ganassi and Rob Kauffman are the owners of the CGR team. Max Jones, who is the Managing Director of the Chip Ganassi Racing Teams' NASCAR activity, manages all parts of the group's racing cars in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Sabates reported his retirement as a co-proprietor from the group after the 2020 season.
<h2>Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/teams/chip-ganassi-racing/#6869a4256b1b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>, the team is valued at $63 million. The team has earned $14 million from winnings and has a revenue of $45 million.
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<td width="301">Owners</td>
<td width="301">Chip Ganassi, Felix Sabates, Rob Kauffman</td>
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<td width="301">Base</td>
<td width="301">Concord, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Series</td>
<td width="301">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td width="301">Race Drivers</td>
<td width="301">1. Kurt Busch

42. Matt Kenseth</td>
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<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">NASCAR Cup Series:

1. Monster Energy, GearWrench

42. Credit One, McDonald's, Clover, AdventHealth</td>
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<td width="301">Manufacturer</td>
<td width="301">Chevrolet</td>
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<td width="301">Opened</td>
<td width="301">1989</td>
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<td width="301">Race Victories</td>
<td width="301">26</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$63 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Chip Ganassi Racing

SONOMA, CA &#8211; JUNE 21: Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing enters Turn 4 during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 on June 22, 2019, in Sonoma, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Chip Ganassi Racing &#8211; 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule Chip Ganassi Racing was founded in 1989 by Felix Sabates after he bought an R&amp;D group from Hendrick Motorsports. Previously known as SABCO Racing, the group was renamed Team SABCO in 1996. In 2001, Ganassi purchased 80% of the stake for the then-two-car group, and it was named &#8216;Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.&#8217; The group changed from Chevrolet to Dodge during the same year. In 2009, Ganassi collaborated with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. proprietor Teresa Earnhardt. The agreement was struck to consolidate DEI&#8217;s NASCAR activities into Ganassi&#8217;s shop and run as &#8216;Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates&#8217;. Earnhardt was dropped from the team in 2014. In mid-2015, Rob Kauffman of Michael Waltrip Racing bought a stake in the group. Achievements Chip Ganassi Racing team has won a total of 48 races. While 26 victories have come in the NASCAR Cup Series, the remaining 22 came in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The pit crew won the 2017 Comcast Community Champion Award in acknowledgment of their magnanimous work. Drivers The Chip Ganassi Racing team has raced in NASCAR with many eminent drivers, including Kyle Petty, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray, and Kyle Larson. They run the No. 1 and No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s for Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth. It is in an alliance with Hendrick Motorsports. Owner Chip Ganassi and Rob Kauffman are the owners of the CGR team. Max Jones, who is the Managing Director of the Chip Ganassi Racing Teams&#8217; NASCAR activity, manages all parts of the group&#8217;s racing cars in the NASCAR Cup Series. Sabates reported his retirement as a co-proprietor from the group after the 2020 season. Net Worth According to Forbes, the team is valued at $63 million. The team has earned $14 million from winnings and has a revenue of $45 million.  Owners Chip Ganassi, Felix Sabates, Rob Kauffman  Base Concord, North Carolina  Series NASCAR Cup Series  Race Drivers 1. Kurt Busch 42. Matt Kenseth  Sponsors NASCAR Cup Series: 1. Monster Energy, GearWrench 42. Credit One, McDonald&#8217;s, Clover, AdventHealth  Manufacturer Chevrolet  Opened 1989  Race Victories 26  Net Worth $63 Million

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