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Jimmie Johnson to Drive No. 84 in Inaugural San Diego NASCAR Street Race in 2026

The seven-time champion frames the naval-base street race as a personal homecoming tied to his San Diego roots.

Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (84) during qualifying for the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Johnson confirmed he will enter the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, returning to the No. 84 Toyota for at least one race.
  • The San Diego weekend is scheduled for June 19–21, 2026, marking the city’s first NASCAR event on a course laid out around the active military base.
  • Carvana will serve as primary sponsor of Johnson’s entry, with a special paint scheme to be revealed at a later date.
  • Johnson announced the plan at BrandWeek in Atlanta on November 5, calling the opportunity a lifelong dream and a full-circle moment.
  • The LEGACY MOTOR CLUB co-owner ran two Cup races in 2025, including a third-place finish in the Daytona 500, and has not announced any additional 2026 starts.