From humble beginnings in the Carolinas and across the southeast, NASCAR has grown into not only the most popular form of auto racing in the United States, but also one that can attract the intrigue and attention of the rest of the world.

Rick Ware Racing has unveiled Cody Ware as their full-time driver for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. Cody Ware, 29, who has been involved in racing for years, will be driving the No. 51 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and will be joined by crew chief Billy Plourde.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 (Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion announced Thursday.

One one hand, Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Cup Series driving schedule for 2025 isn’t all that attractive. On the other hand, it’s nearly perfect.

Legendary driver and 7-time champion Jimmie Johnson will continue to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025. The post Rumor: Jimmie Johnson Prepared to Quit NASCAR Racing After 700th Start, Claim Fans appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will enter two crown jewels this season inside the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE he co-owns with Maury Gallagher. Johnson will attempt to make the field in the Daytona 500 next month and also has the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May.