Jimmie Johnson’s Father Elected as Grand Marshal for Son’s Final NASCAR Race at Texas Motor Speedway
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Oct 4, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) along with team members stand for the National Anthem prior to the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
The Jimmie Johnson tributes continue to pour in as he approaches the end of his NASCAR career. The Texas Motor Speedway is taking things up a notch as Johnson’s father is set to announce the start of his son’s final race at the track. Jimmie’s father, Gary Johnson, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Sunday.
The officials intend to make Johnson’s final race there a memorable one. While approaching the Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday morning, a massive, lit-up, no. 48 was visible from the highway.
Good morning from @TXMotorSpeedway!
You can see this big @JimmieJohnson tribute from the highway as you drive in pic.twitter.com/JOW7ZvRIFY
— Alan Cavanna (@AlanCavanna) October 25, 2020
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Jimmie Johnson reflects on a wonderful tribute
The start of the race will be emotional for the seven-time winner in Texas, hearing his father giving the command. He is the all-time leader in the number of Cup wins at the track.
Johnson expressed the emotional aspect of the moment as his father gives the command to start engines on Sunday.
“I’m excited for my dad to be the grand marshal at Texas to give the command to start the engines. We have family in Texas so I feel like there’s going to be some extra sentimental value for my dad. Knowing his sister lived there and was from that area,” Johnson said.
“He’s been such a supporter of me in my career. And I know how special and meaningful it will be for him to be there in my final start at Texas Motor Speedway,” he added.
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Oct 11, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) races during the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Johnson enters the race on the back of some big news on the eve of the race. Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing announced the sponsor for Johnson’s car in the IndyCar Series next season. Online car retailer Carvana will be associated with the iconic No. 48 next season.
The main sponsor was the only missing piece of the puzzle for Johnson’s IndyCar move. His IndyCar debut is now smoothly in the making.
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Johnson starts Sunday’s race in 26th place. He is also running a special paint scheme for the Texas race. A young fan-turned-designer gave the look for the 48 car for this race. The 45-year-old is not a favorite to win, but Johnson is a contender wherever he goes.
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