Overview

• Jimmie Johnson marked his 700th career NASCAR start at the Coca-Cola 600 but crashed out on lap 112 in a multi-car incident he attributed to a 'rookie mistake.'
• Despite Johnson's early exit, his Legacy Motor Club team saw strong performances, with John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones running in the top ten during much of the race.
• Johnson, a four-time Coca-Cola 600 winner, has struggled with the Next Gen car in recent years, with his last NASCAR victory dating back to 2017.
• The veteran driver confirmed he is not retiring, expressing interest in running more races in 2025 and potentially helping Legacy Motor Club expand to a third car.
• Earlier this season, Johnson achieved an impressive third-place finish at the Daytona 500, his best result in the Next Gen car to date.