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Johnson: Wild ride into Daytona 500 field "wasn’t in my playbook"
During Wednesday night’s time trials, Jimmie Johnson’s third entry for the Legacy Motor Club team was not fast enough to secure a spot in Sunday’s 500 field, so he had to race his way in. In his qualifying race against J.J. Yeley, the stakes were clear – the winner would race, the loser would not. Johnson found himself behind Yeley on the last lap, fearing he might miss the Daytona 500. However, a timely opportunity arose, allowing Johnson to secure 12th place and qualify. This intense experience was a first for the seven-time Cup champion, who reflected on the pressure and relief of making the field. With the race secured, Johnson can now focus on competing for a win in the Daytona 500.
