Back in November, it was announced that Jimmie Johnson would return to NASCAR as a part-time driver and co-owner, joining what was then known as Petty GMS. The outfit was rebranded as Legacy Motor Club, and now, Petty is its ambassador, saying Saturday he has little say in the crew’s direction since the fellow seven-time Cup Series champion joined the ownership group. Richard Petty’s role in the NASCAR community—and his old team—has shifted in recent months.
Back in November, it was announced that Jimmie Johnson would return to NASCAR as a part-time driver and co-owner, joining what was then known as Petty GMS. The outfit was rebranded as Legacy Motor Club, and now, Petty is its ambassador, saying Saturday he has little say in the crew’s direction since the fellow seven-time Cup Series champion joined the ownership group.
When asked if he was bothered by it, Petty said, “Yes, it does. Because I’ve done things my way, which hasn’t been too good lately, but as time progresses, things change in the world. Then it probably was time for a change.
