NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson joins SPEED with Harvick and Buxton to discuss his return to off-road racing at the Mint 400, the global perception of NASCAR, the realities of team ownership, and what continues to drive him decades into his career. Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick sit down with the seven-time Cup Series champion for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of motorsports, balancing driver and owner responsibilities, the challenges facing NASCAR internationally, and why Johnson still feels the competitive fire in 2026.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Jimmie Johnson Joins The Show
02:20 Going Back To Off-Road Racing
05:00 Advancements In Truck Technology
06:00 Transitioning Between NASCAR & INDYCAR
09:30 Best Driver In The World
10:45 Gaps Between Different Types of Racing
12:30 Sir Scott Dixon
14:00 International Recognition of NASCAR Drivers
16:30 Driver Development In The US vs International
19:50 Driving vs Managing
20:20 Outro

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