NASCAR to race 75th anniversary season in 2023 without the Petty name.
Richard Petty, 85, tweeted the news of the change on Wednesday.
“When I see the No. 42 & 43 cars, no matter who the driver was, is currently, or could be in the future, I want our fans to remember the Petty history that comes with them, and that history will continue to be made with LEGACY M.C.," Petty tweeted. Johnson, who will driver a partial schedule in 2023 in the No. 84 car alongside teammates Erik Jones and Noah Gragson, said the new name is a salute to racing's past and future.
“After considering our team’s new name, Maury and I saw an opportunity to do something special and different,” Johnson said in a press release “We felt it was important to have a name that honors the past and recognizes the future. The term “motor club” is a nod to car clubs of the past. Legacy MC will be an inclusive club for the car racing enthusiasts. I am delighted to be part of a history so rich in tradition and look forward to creating a new legacy in this sport outside of racing.
The 47-year-old Johnson, who raced in the NTT IndyCar Series the past two season, plans to race in the 2023 Daytona 500 in February.
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