Johnson, 47, considering the Indy 500/Coke 600 double, Le Mans, other racing challenges.
One thing Johnson is NOT doing, and that’s retiring.
“I saw that too and just kind of chuckled, mainly because I tried to retire once already and it didn't work out,” Johnson said with a laugh. “A second time, it’s kind of like the boy that cried wolf.“I really don't feel like this is the end of driving for me. I feel like it's a chance to pivot and run marquee events and look for these amazing experiences that any driver would want to have.
Although Johnson said his decision to scale back from fulltime racing in IndyCar “gives me the chance to go out and speak to other teams, looking at other opportunities, other series,” it’s likely he’ll stay joined at the hip with Chip Ganassi Racing for many of his upcoming adventures, including IndyCar and IMSA.
“I've of course maintained contacts and relationships with friends and such in the NASCAR world,” Johnson said. “I feel like after yesterday, and certainly today, my phone is going to be ringing a bit more with opportunities, and I'm looking forward to those conversations.Getty Images
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