Jimmie Johnson Moves To IndyCar For 2021-2022

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09/09/2020 at 12:46 • Filed to: None

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This eliminates 1 possible seat for Sebastian Vettel

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DISCUSSION (14)


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 12:49

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Everyone’s trying to copy B arrichello


Kinja'd!!! Gerry197 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 12:59

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That’s two big movies, moving into an entirely different series and driving a Honda instead of a Chevy.

Though it probably helps that Chip Ganassi currently runs a Chevy Nascar program and he was able to smooth things over with them in regards to Johnson driving a Honda in Indycar.


Kinja'd!!! foghat1981 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:00

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Vettel would chill at home before Indycar I bet. Maybe one off chances at the 500 at best, but he’s still worth too much in F1.

If Racing Point doesn’t pan out, personally I think he’s best to sit out 2021 with the carry-forward regs and aim for a 2022 seat. Maybe go try Le Mans or something.


Kinja'd!!! Stef Schrader > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:14

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NEAT.


Kinja'd!!! ranwhenparked > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:17

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He makes a good sandwich, I'll give him that


Kinja'd!!! Kiltedpadre > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:18

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I had really hoped he would work a deal for one more year in NASCAR due to the cluster of a year it’s become. I feel like this stunted season that’s been primarily run with empty or nearly empty stands just isn’t a proper send-off for one of the best to be in the series. I still remember all the fanfare when Terry Labonte ran his last race and wish Johnson had gotten a similar goodbye.


Kinja'd!!! krustywantout > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:19

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I was hoping he would go to the Cadillac or Corvette teams in sports cars but this is also good.


Kinja'd!!! WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > ranwhenparked
09/09/2020 at 13:34

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And delivers it in good time.


Kinja'd!!! WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 13:36

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Goo d for him. I believe that I’m correct in saying that when he did his Indy car testing, he was pretty damn fast. I was always a fan (I tend to root for non-southerner NASCAR drivers) back in the day. Hopefully he can be competitive.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > Kiltedpadre
09/09/2020 at 14:54

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I don’t think he wants another year.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/09/2020 at 14:55

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I’m really happy to see this.


Kinja'd!!! Kiltedpadre > shop-teacher
09/09/2020 at 15:09

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I don’t think he does either. If he had even hinted at the possibility I’m sure opportunities would’ve been thrown at him.

I think he’s looking forward to having the shorter season of Indy.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > Kiltedpadre
09/09/2020 at 16:16

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Agreed.  I also think he’ll have more fun doing something different, and driving much faster cars.


Kinja'd!!! carcrasher88 > krustywantout
09/09/2020 at 19:13

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Never say never. I mean, Helio is running part time in both IndyCar and IMSA, I’m sure Jimmie could do the same.