In this image provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc., Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson poses with an IndyCar during testing with Chip Ganassi Racing on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Indianapolis.
Johnson is interested in competing in the IndyCar Series when he retires from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of this season.
(Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc. via AP)Jimmie Johnson finally fulfilled his childhood dream of driving an Indy car with a test session Tuesday.
When the seven-time NASCAR champion finished turning laps, he was sold on figuring out how to race next year in the IndyCar Series.
He also noted that his IndyCar future is contingent on finding sponsorship and hoped a successful first test will spark conversations about funding.