MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the Craftsman Truck Series, wheeling a TRICON Garage entry in the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California.
The appearance will mark Johnson’s first Truck Series appearance since 2008 and will be part of the broader NASCAR San Diego weekend. Carvana will support Johnson throughout the weekend, including his planned Cup Series start with Legacy Motor Club and as the primary partner on Friday’s Truck Series entry with TRICON.
The Southern California native will compete in his hometown race behind the wheel of the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON’s “all-star” entry for NASCAR’s challenging 16-turn, 3.4-mile street circuit along the Coronado waterfront.
“Racing in San Diego means everything to me – it’s home,” said Johnson. “Getting behind the wheel of a Truck Series entry has been on my mind for a while. The competition is incredible, and doing it at a historic street race on a Navy base in my hometown? That’s special. I’m grateful to TRICON and Carvana for making this happen, and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to honor our military and celebrate where I’m from.”
An 83-time NCS race winner, Johnson will also attempt double duty during NASCAR’s San Diego weekend, competing in Sunday’s Cup Series activities in the No. 84 Carvana Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club.
