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Jimmie Johnson Excited to Race in NASCAR’s New San Diego Street Event
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Highlights
- Jimmie Johnson to race in NASCAR’s San Diego street race
- Event from June 19-21 at Naval Base Coronado
- Johnson drives No. 84 Toyota Camry for Legacy Motor Club
- Race first NASCAR event on an active military base
- Johnson’s car sponsored by Carvana for the event
- Race weekend includes all NASCAR national divisions in 2025
Jimmie Johnson will contest NASCAR’s inaugural San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado on June 19–21, the series’ first event held on an active military installation.
The seven-time Cup champion drives the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club, which he co-owns, with Carvana sponsoring the entry for the San Diego weekend.
Race weekend runs June 19–21 at Naval Base Coronado on a 3.4-mile layout.
A temporary 3.4-mile road course shapes the challenge, emphasizing braking stability and traction. With no prior data, teams face setup unknowns and evolving surface conditions across the multi-series schedule.
For Johnson, the venue carries personal weight. He grew up near San Diego, and his grandparents’ military service and resting place at Fort Rosecrans deepen the connection to Coronado.
The race also marks a return to his roots. Before four-wheel success, Johnson began on West Coast motorcycles, making a home appearance on a unique circuit a full-circle moment.
Since stepping back from full-time Cup racing, Johnson has pursued endurance programs including the Daytona 24 and Le Mans 24, and expanded his portfolio with an Indianapolis 500 start.
Johnson will drive the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club with Carvana backing.
He also sampled Formula 1 machinery in Bahrain, swapping with Fernando Alonso to drive a McLaren MP4-28. Select Cup starts continue, highlighted by third at the 2025 Daytona 500.
His 700th Cup start came at the Coca-Cola 600, though his most recent outing ended early after a crash. Even part-time, his profile elevates Legacy’s wider competitive programme.
This is NASCAR’s first event staged on an active U.S. military base.
From a team standpoint, a Carvana-backed Camry XSE consolidates sponsor visibility and technical learning within Legacy Motor Club’s Toyota framework, while Johnson balances driver duties with co-owner priorities.
NASCAR’s move onto a military base aligns with its venue diversification strategy, following recent experiments with new markets and formats, to engage different audiences and test event logistics.
Johnson finished third in the 2025 Daytona 500 during his part-time campaign.
On-track, street racing rewards precision and patience. Qualifying will carry heavy weight, and incident management could define outcomes on narrow sections of this unfamiliar, extended layout.
Racing at home in front of family, friends, and service members adds motivation. Johnson’s entry strengthens the event narrative and broadens the competitive lens for a landmark 2025 weekend.
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HOMECOMING
🌴 First San Diego street race
On Naval Base Coronado
🇺🇸 Honors military & family
3.4-mile road course
“Racing at home, honoring my family’s military legacy, and driving through streets I grew up on—this is a dream I never thought possible.”
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Jimmie Johnson returns to his roots—on a one-of-a-kind Grand Prix circuit, at a U.S. Navy base, for a history-making NASCAR street race.
Date: June 19–21, 2025
Car: No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE | Carvana
Event: NASCAR’s first race on an active military installation
Car: No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE | Carvana
Event: NASCAR’s first race on an active military installation
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