Jimmie Johnson has his eyes set on something no one has attempted since 2014.
In other words, should Marks be interested in partnering with an existing IndyCar to launch his 500 and open-wheel ambitions, Ganassi would be an obvious choice. Johnson said he’s only spoken to Ganassi in terms of continuing any IndyCar ambitions he may have.
“I feel like I’m a part of the family at CGR, and if I am in an Indy car, that’s really where I’d want to be,” Johnson said Tuesday. Johnson confirmed Tuesday that he didn’t foresee any manufacturer conflicts. Without any present plans with Ganassi, Johnson doesn't have an official relationship with Chevy and can negotiate his future events as he pleases. Importantly, Kurt Busch, the last NASCAR driver to have attempted The Double in 2014, ran a Honda car with Andretti at the 500, followed by Stewart-Haas Racing’s Chevy in Charlotte later that evening.
So Johnson would have 15 minutes fewer to complete 500 miles at IMS, and then go helicopter-plane-helicopter to make it to the infield at Charlotte Motor Speedway. In 2001, Stewart’s total time between green flags was 5 hours and 45 minutes. For Kurt Busch in 2014, the last driver to attempt The Double, it was just over 6 hours. Assuming typical start times next year, Johnson would have roughly 5-and-a-half hours.
Busch benefitted from what, at the time, was the second-fastest 500 with a total run time of just over 2 hours and 40 minutes. Stewart’s final run in 2001 lasted more than 3-and-a-half hours. Nowadays, an average 500 seems to last just under 3 hours. That means Johnson would have 15 precious extra minutes than Stewart, who landed at Charlotte Motor Speedway 25 minutes before the green flag for the Coca-Cola 600 in 2001.
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