Jimmie Johnson is having a blast at Le Mans!

Johnson completed his first stint at the 24 Hours of Le Mans without any problems. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion is no longer a rookie!

Published on 10/06/2023 à 22:45

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Jimmie Johnson is having a blast at Le Mans!

Jimmie Johnson doesn't shy away from his pleasure © NASCAR

For his big racing debut, Jimmie Johnson did not tempt the devil and contented himself with a 12-lap stint, spending an hour on the track at the wheel of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of NASCAR. He handed over the wheel to Jenson Button and was able to take advantage of a brief rest before returning to the track, this time with a double stint… in the rain! Not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the American who lives this edition of the Centenary like a childhood dream.

For the Johnsons, racing is enjoyed as a family © NASCAR

“It was incredible, Johnson said of his first racing experience. I had to face several Slow Zones following the numerous incidents on track which punctuated my stint. It was a completely new experience for me to manage these interruptions before suddenly returning to a racing rhythm. Overall just an amazing experience. One of these Slow Zones was crowded with spectators. I could see them waving at me so I joined in and waved back. It was really, really fun. Now I want to take advantage of every lap I can complete. »

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