**TLDR** — The verdict is in, and Legacy Motor Club fans aren't buying the idea of leaning on Joe Gibbs Racing for a technical lift. A commanding 36% of 322 voters said Jimmie Johnson's outfit should focus on their own program rather than chase a shortcut, while 34% pointed to 23XI Racing's blueprint as proof that an alliance can work. The remaining 30% shrugged it off entirely, insisting there's no real shortcut to Cup Series success. Readers echoed the skepticism loudly — one fan argued Johnson is "really smart and he always surrounds himself with smarter people," warning against paying a competitor millions to share intel. Another flat-out said Legacy shouldn't "become a sub-team for JGR." A third reader was blunter still, predicting that egos on both sides would torch the partnership before it ever paid off. The message? Build it the hard way — or don't bother.
Essentially Sports
May 1, 2026
Do You Think Legacy Motor Club Need to Have a Technical Alliance With JGR?
36%
No, They Should Focus on Their Own Program
117
34%
Yes, It Worked Out for 23XI Racing
108
30%
Doesn’t Matter, There’s No Shortcut to Success
97
322 readers voted
We asked readers to weigh in — 9 shared their take. Here’s what they said:
Reader Reactions
9
ra**o*o*0@gmail.com
Apr 30, 2026 · 4:06 PM EDT
he's better off without having to bend over to jgr ,23/11 . bad enough he has Toyota in his garage now when CHEVY and HMS made helped make him a HALL OF FAMER !!!!
1j*n50@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 8:45 PM EDT
Considering Grampa G's trust issues lately, I'd keep my distance.
ca***j**g**3@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 6:15 PM EDT
I think they can make it on their own. Jimmie is really smart and he always surrounds himself with smarter people! Don't pay Gibbs ( or any competitor) millions to share your information with them! Just saying NO! 😃
ed***a***s***0@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 6:58 PM EDT
No They need to concentrate on their agenda instead of someone else being involved. Jimmy isn’t dumb and he’ll figure things out
sp**4*m**n@hotmail.com
Apr 30, 2026 · 10:04 AM EDT
Focus on their own team, don't become a sub-team for JGR.
rs***h**s**1@gmail.com
Apr 30, 2026 · 10:42 AM EDT
Jimmie just needs to do it his way and do not be surprised if down the road 23X team ( Jordan and Hamlin do the same )
al**e**t**7@gmail.com
Apr 30, 2026 · 2:16 AM EDT
My choice say it all.
wa****d***o***3@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM EDT
Doesn't matter, Jimmy Johnson basically has trashed PettyGMS. ( in my opinion )
ca***a**1***7@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2026 · 7:48 PM EDT
Between Jimmy Johnsons ego,and Joe Gibbs ego, they will fall apart anyway! Plus I hate Toyota!!!