Despite leaving full-time racing in 2020, Jimmie Johnson has still stayed very much connected to NASCAR. The club owner has done so by choosing select starts with his Legacy Motor Club. His 2025 Daytona 500 run produced a third-place finish, his best since 2013. This was proof that he can still compete when conditions align. Now, with NASCAR expanding into new markets, fans have wondered if Johnson would target a special return. The buildup toward 2026 suggests that the possibility is closer than ever.

NASCAR recently confirmed the Anduril 250 “Race the Base” at Naval Base Coronado, set for June 2026. It will be the sport’s first San Diego street course and its longest road-style event, marking a symbolic return to Southern California after Auto Club Speedway’s closure. For Johnson, a nat

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