Guy Fieri named strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026

On June 25, 2026, Guy Fieri was announced as a 'strategic owner' of Legacy Motor Club. The team, led by Jimmie Johnson, continues to expand its ownership group, which recently included country singer Darius Rucker. Fieri expressed his long-standing enthusiasm for motorsports, citing the energy and passion associated with racing. His involvement marks a further trend of celebrity investment in NASCAR.
- •Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club as a strategic owner.
- •Jimmie Johnson is the team leader.
- •Darius Rucker also recently joined the ownership group.
- •Fieri has a long-standing passion for motorsports.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Celebrity chef Guy Fieri joins ownership group of Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team
- 8:09 PMMotorsport.com — Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'
"Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri has joined a growing list of celebrity investors at Legacy Motor Club, named a 'strategic owner' by LMC on Thursday. The Jimmie Johnson-led team recently announced singer/songwriter Darius Rucker as part of the ownership group as well. “Motorsports and race cars have always had that raw energy I love — the people, the passion ...Keep reading
"Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is becoming a strategic owner with Legacy Motor Club, the NASCAR team owned by seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:17 PMCelebrity chef Guy Fieri joins ownership group of Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is becoming a strategic owner with Legacy Motor Club, the NASCAR team owned by seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson.
- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 8:09 PMGuy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'
Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri has joined a growing list of celebrity investors at Legacy Motor Club, named a 'strategic owner' by LMC on Thursday. The Jimmie Johnson-led team recently announced singer/songwriter Darius Rucker as part of the ownership group as well. “Motorsports and race cars have always had that raw energy I love — the people, the passion ...Keep reading
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