“..Coming From a Culture [Of Hendrick Motorsports]”- Jimmie Johnson’s Illustrious Past Has Petty GMS Convinced of the Seven-Timer’s Pedigree in New Role

Petty GMS has been on the quest to strive towards being the best there is NASCAR. However, they aren’t close to the likes of Hendrick Motorsports or Joe Gibbs Racing. But, just a few weeks ago, the king of NASCAR, Richard Petty‘s Cup Series team announced the joining of Hendrick Motorsports legend, Jimmie Johnson.

Johnson, who himself is a seven-time Cup Series champion, joined the outfit as a minority owner and part-time driver. Thus bringing his lifelong experience to the team. Ever since Johnson stepped in the gates, the team has been noticing a major change in the atmosphere within. Of course, his Hendrick Motorsports pedigree would help the organization a lot towards pushing them further up the table.

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Recently, during an interview, Mike Beam, who is the President of Petty GMS, told Racer, “What I’m excited about is him coming from a culture [of Hendrick Motorsports]; that’s pretty cool. He experienced it and it’s a lot easier to explain it to people when you’ve experienced it, and that’s where he’s at.”

Jimmie Johnson commented on joining Petty GMS

As per his statement to AP, Johnson was apparently watching the NASCAR team ownership business for quite a long time. Apparently, he also was looking towards an avenue to get in on the action. The former Hendrick Motorsports driver spent nearly two decades in the sport building a plethora of experience during his time. NASCAR isn’t the only thing Johnson is well-versed in. Since he moved into the IndyCar racing series after leaving NASCAR, he has a greater understanding of various formats of motorsport in the American racing scene.

The seven-time Cup Series champion said, “I want to be part of it.” He further spoke about how everyone saw Michael Jordan join in on the sport with his own team. Furthermore, how Trackhouse Racing has shaken up the traditional aspect of the sport. Speaking about all of these examples, he concluded, “I’m honored and thankful that I’m going to be part of it.”

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Obviously, Johnson’s immense experience would help the team prosper in the future. Moreover, there was the addition of drivers such as Noah Gragson from this season. Surely with Gragson’s pedigree and Xfinity record, the team can hope for a brilliant season ahead. His invaluable experience would definitely help the team to prosper in the coming years.