Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR seeking his fifth Brickyard 400 victory

Jimmie Johnson is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series for his first start since the Coca-Cola 600 in late May. On Sunday afternoon, Johnson will attempt to win his fifth Brickyard 400 as NASCAR returns to the oval layout at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR has run the road course layout in the Cup Series since the 2021 season.

Johnson’s last race at Indianapolis occurred in 2019, as he was forced to sit out in 2020 due to COVID-19. Johnson has won the Brickyard in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2012. The seven-time Cup Series dominance at Indianapolis ended after the 2013 season, only leading four laps in his last six races. However, Johnson will look to turn it around at Indianapolis on Sunday.

In fact, the Legacy Motor Club co-owner wants to improve on his personal best in the NextGen car. Johnson’s best finish is 28th place in the NextGen car at the 2024 Daytona 500 and Dover Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Hall-of-Famer may be running upfront as much, but anything is possible at the Brickyard 400 as NASCAR returns to the oval.

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