Jimmie Johnson to drive No. 48 in final NASCAR race at Daytona 500
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 car in his final NASCAR Cup Series race at the 2027 Daytona 500. Johnson, a seven-time champion, received permission from Rick Hendrick and his sponsors to use the iconic number for this one-off event. Johnson has been racing the No. 84 since his return to the sport with Legacy Motor Club. The No. 48 has been a significant part of Johnson's career, where he achieved 83 wins and seven championships. Further details regarding his farewell and potential changes for Alex Bowman’s number will be announced later.
- •Johnson's last race is set for February 2027.
- •The No. 48 has been associated with Johnson's greatest successes.
- •Bowman will temporarily switch numbers to accommodate Johnson.
- •Johnson previously drove the No. 48 in all 29 IndyCar starts.
- •More announcements regarding Johnson's retirement plans are expected.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR car number announced for 2027 Daytona 500, his last race
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmie Johnson gets permission to use old number for final NASCAR Cup Series race
- 6:08 PMRacer — Johnson returning to No. 48 for Daytona 500 farewell
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500
- 5:56 PMMotorsport.com — Rick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500
"In the Brickyard 400 pre-race show, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced that Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club entry in the 2027 Daytona 500. The number has belonged to Hendrick for the past 25 years and is currently used by Alex Bowman, but the team has worked out a deal to give Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup start next ...Keep reading
"Jimmie Johnson will run his final NASCAR Cup Series race at the 2027 Daytona 500. And he'll do so with a familiar number on his car.
"Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will make his final race in the 2027 Daytona 500 with his iconic No.48 on his car.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:37 PMJimmie Johnson's NASCAR car number announced for 2027 Daytona 500, his last race
Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will make his final race in the 2027 Daytona 500 with his iconic No.48 on his car.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:09 PMJimmie Johnson gets permission to use old number for final NASCAR Cup Series race
Jimmie Johnson will run his final NASCAR Cup Series race at the 2027 Daytona 500. And he'll do so with a familiar number on his car.
- RacerJul 26, 2026, 6:08 PMJohnson returning to No. 48 for Daytona 500 farewell
Jimmie Johnson will be back in a familiar car number for the 7-time Cup Series champion's final NASCAR start next February.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:56 PMRick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500
Hendrick is giving the No. 48 back to Johnson to drive in his final NASCAR Cup race, which will be the 2027 Daytona 500
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 5:56 PMRick Hendrick is giving Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 to drive in final Daytona 500
In the Brickyard 400 pre-race show, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced that Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club entry in the 2027 Daytona 500. The number has belonged to Hendrick for the past 25 years and is currently used by Alex Bowman, but the team has worked out a deal to give Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup start next ...Keep reading
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