Homie stories of NASCAR are always interesting. Remember when Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney’s families were at Miami? Bubba tweeted a playful jab at Blaney, claiming that he made his newborn baby cry. And Blaney? He went on with, “Terrible context. Was crying when I received said son. Fails to mention he and I were chillin on the way home from Miami. I believe he even called me daddy, but I ain’t here to stir the pot.” Funny and wholesome. But, what if your closest friend shifts abroad, and calls you to pay a visit?

Jimmie Johnson spent his life ahead of the curve, but at times, even a seven-time NASCAR champion must look back once in a while. In a rare moment of bittersweet recollection, he shared about an intimate reunion that transported the old gang to the rain-kissed Scottish Isles and the electric hum of London. His bond with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and some of the other inner circle members of NASCAR is the stuff of motorsports legend. They were brothers in the trenches of the garage, united by a shared legacy and the pressures of living up to iconic surnames. But now, because of Jimmie’s London residence, catching up with old pals is nowhere close to beer after a racetrack weekend. The universe, though, made sure that overcoming the odds was possible, and they met again. 

From highlands to city lights- An exploration retreat

“It was great. We had so much fun,” said Johnson with the warmth that can never be faked to Davey Segal. “It’s tough to get together. You know, everyone has kids and a busy life, plenty of business interests.” But, for once, the gods of scheduling were smiling. The band got back together again, and of course, their first stop was far from a pit road. 

So high up there in the highlands of Scotland, Jimmie and his old NASCAR crew found themselves in a sleepy little village that must have had two pubs and a hotel. “I don’t know how many people were in this little village or town… but for us to have that kind of unobstructed time and laughs, dinners, you know, some nights in the pub was just great to catch up,” stated Jimmie Johnson. No race suits, no publicity engagements-stories, pints, and a taste of something that will be everlasting.

Then it transitioned from rustic serenity to urban mayhem. “We were able to bring them to London, where it’s much busier and active, and show them around and kind of show them what our life has looked like,” he added. More than a tour, for Johnson, these streets were paths down memory lane to show the help how far he has come in miles and in mindset. Well, this transition from a secluded rural lifestyle to an urban one is not always so smooth. Some drivers just look forward to a laid-back life.

Austin Dillon has things he loves about rural living when he’s not on the circuit racing. “I was raised and grew up in the outdoors. And, I still love being outside and enjoying nature to this day. It’s who I am … I guess you could say it’s in my DNA,” Dillon said, explaining the significance of his choice of a rural lifestyle. But do you know why? Dillon goes on to say, “It provides different choices for what I want to do each day. I can either chill out by the lake if I decide to, or go spend some time in the woods. I love having these types of options.” That’s a lovely perspective to have, but its practicality in the longest seasonal motorsport is questionable. But everything in the end boils down to that one thing, the Legacy.

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A legacy man preserving a combined legacy

Jimmie Johnson is now all into getting Legacy Motor Club to new heights. Even if he is not quite happy about the new charter deal prices, this joint venture between him and NASCAR  royalty, King Richard Petty, looks to make it into NASCAR’s golden history book. The fact that the name has changed so many times is concerning.

It jumped from Evernham Motorsports to Petty GMS Motorsports and finally settled at Legacy Motor Club. Why this name? King Petty believes in the vision of the 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion. There were reports of discrepancies rising during the name change. However, it happened. And, this is going to take things a notch further. Petty’s own grandson, Thad Moffitt, has started racing the Truck Series, and eventually LMC will come in handy to give him a launch pad into Xfinity or the Cup series. The strategic expansion has already started.

“If time goes on and opportunities present themselves, Legacy Motor Club will have an open eye,” Johnson said the last time he opened up about LMC’s future prospects. He also emphasized an upcoming project, saying, “I really think there is an opportunity in North America. If it breaks our way, with good fortune, I’ll have some great things to talk about.” Let’s hope it opens new opportunities for him and the Petty family.

Well, Jimmie Johnson’s talent has given him everything the sport has to offer. But his expertise might give NASCAR a truly strong contender for the NASCAR championship throne over the seasons. But, how do you think his racing team would fare? Let us know in the comments below.