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Johnson crashes early, but LMC still earns two top-tens in Daytona 500
At the Daytona 500, Legacy Motor Club’s drivers, John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones, had a strong start to the 2024 season, finishing in the top 10 – Nemechek in 7th place and Jones in 8th place. Jimmie Johnson, the team co-owner, faced challenges and finished 28th after getting into trouble early in the race. Despite the setbacks, Johnson expressed disappointment but acknowledged the inevitability of incidents at Daytona. The new Toyota Camry XSE showed promise despite some speed trade-offs in single-car qualifying. Both Nemechek and Jones were able to lead laps and remain in contention during the race, marking a positive beginning to the season for Legacy Motor Club.
