Jimmie Johnson and Chase Elliott towards the 24 Hours of Daytona?

In the wake of a first coronation in Nascar Cup Series yesterday after his success in Phoenix, Chase Elliott saw his boss Rick Hendrick announce top-notch news for the new king of the Nascar scene.

The owner of the Hendrick Motorsports team indicated in a virtual press conference that Elliott and his now former teammate Jimmie Johnson should compete in the 24 2021 Hours of Daytona, the opening round of theIMSA next January. “ Both Chase and Jimmie will be at the 24 Hours and I can't wait to see that. » Rick Hendrick then specified.

Comments that are nuanced in the process, but which can only betray a process that is visibly on track. “Maybe I was a little quick on that, admits Hendrick. I'm not 100% sure. I heard a rumor, okay, so I can't confirm it. »