![]() "I'm currently not under a contract with Honda or with Chevrolet," he said. While he drove for Chevrolet throughout his NASCAR career and Honda in Ind圜ar, Johnson has no manufacturer obligations at the moment. "Justin, he's been a longtime friend and somebody that I stay in touch with, and he's certainly made it known that the Project91 car is available if I have interest, so I would need to continue those conversations forward," Johnson said. In fact, in 2021, Marks bought the NASCAR operation of Chip Ganassi, who owns the Ind圜ar team Johnson has driven with for the past two years and would hope to drive for again if he does compete in any Ind圜ar races. Johnson would be one of those drivers, and both Johnson and Trackhouse owner Justin Marks have California roots. Jimmie Johnson announced Monday that he won't race full time in 2023 and expressed some interest in an Indy 500-Coke 600 double. Any other team would be, and the one that makes the most sense is Trackhouse Racing, which plans to operate a part-time third car - known as Project91 - with drivers who could generate interest internationally. NASCAR organizations are limited to a maximum of four cars, so that most likely means Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing wouldn't be possible. ![]() Johnson said Tuesday that because he just made this decision, he hasn't had any extensive talks with NASCAR teams about plans for next year. The seven-time Cup champion announced Monday that he wouldn't return to full-time Ind圜ar racing in 2023 and expressed interest in a part-time racing schedule that could include an Indy 500-Coke 600 double on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. ![]() His next decision could include a return to NASCAR for a race or two. Jimmie Johnson has viewed his post- NASCAR career as one in which he could pick and choose what he races. ![]()
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