Jimmie Johnson will finish his Cup career in the 2027 Daytona 500 driving the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club Toyota, setting the record at 703 career starts.
End of an Era at the Green Monster
The seven‑time champion turns 51 next month and will mark his 23rd Daytona 500 appearance, a race he will complete with a ceremonial lap before the field lines up.
Used to signal victories, the No. 48 is revived from the era that brought Johnson all 83 Cup wins; previously the Legacy crew fielded the No. 84. Signing the Open Exemption Provisional guarantees his spot.
Co‑owner Rick Hendrick has agreed for the final race to keep the iconic number, a decision that turns the event into a true send‑off.
Lowe’s Back for a Final Lap
Lowe’s Home Improvement re‑enters the sponsor mix, sharing the car’s door space with Carvana and Ally. The chain had been Johnson’s main backer for 12 years before dropping the sport in 2018.
When Johnson captured each of his seven Cup titles, the race engine and sponsor banner belonged to Lowe’s; the return signals a full circle as he unfolds his farewell campaign.
Johnson’s partnership with Lowe’s carried under the umbrella of the Legacy team through countless victories, reflecting decades of corporate trust.
Fans can expect the veteran to slide into the pits for a last‑look ceremony, turning the 48 for a matchless salute before the race starts.
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