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Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana to join Extreme E
Legacy Motor Club (LMC) will make its debut in the Extreme E championship with drivers Travis Pastrana and Gray Leadbetter. Extreme E is an international off-road racing series that uses electric SUVs to race in remote locations, with plans to transition to hydrogen power in 2025. The team’s entry into the championship is seen as a significant achievement. Johnson, who has won seven Cup titles, is excited to see the team represent America and is confident in Pastrana and Leadbetter’s abilities. Both drivers are making their Extreme E debuts, with Leadbetter being the first woman to win a U.S. Pro Class Championship in the Championship Off-Road series and Pastrana being a motorsports legend with experience in various disciplines, including NASCAR. Johnson plans to compete in some events as his schedule allows. The transition to hydrogen power in 2025 is seen as an intriguing development in the motorsports community.
