Jimmie Johnson nearly got Shaquille O’Neal to victory lane at Daytona International Speedway — at least virtually.

Jimmie Johnson checks his equipment before Wednesday's practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson was simultaneously relieved and overwhelmed as he climbed out of his No. 84 Toyota at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday night.

The field is stacked with stars including four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson and 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. Here's the latest: The president’s motorcade drove straight onto the Daytona International Speedway at 1:17 p.

Justin Allgaier, left, and Jimmie Johnson talk on the pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Justin Allgaier, left, and Jimmie Johnson talk on the pit road during Wednesday's qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Scott Dixon is at Daytona to cheer on his friend and Legacy Motor Club owner, Jimmie Johnson. But will we see him in a Legacy car next year?

Another one who captured everyone’s attention was Jimmie Johnson, who surprised many with a third-place finish. Johnson is arguably the best NASCAR driver ever, as evidenced by

Retired from full-time racing, Jimmie Johnson showed that there was still gas left in his tank after a surprising podium finish on Sunday in the 2025 Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,

There will be plenty of flashy and eye-catching paint schemes on the track at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series season opener, the 2025 Daytona 500. But Jimmie Johnson‘s ride will be hard to miss.

Jimmie Johnson walks out during driver introductions for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 19, 2024. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The vision of his true NASCAR future crystalized for Jimmie Johnson at last year's season finale.

Jimmie Johnson walks out during driver introductions for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 19, 2024.