# Jimmie Johnson's Final Daytona 500

> Jimmie Johnson confirms 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last Cup Series start after three retirement attempts.
- Title: Jimmie Johnson's Final Daytona 500 · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Jimmie Johnson confirms 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last Cup Series start after three retirement attempts.
- Keywords: jimmie johnson, daytona 500, nascar, cup series, retirement, hendrick motorsports, legacy motor club, 2027, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-hard-to-believe-its-going-to-go-away-jimmie-johnson-drops-emotional-confession-on-third-retirement-attempt
- Author: Dipti Sood
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:10:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jimmie johnson, daytona 500, nascar, cup series, retirement, hendrick motorsports, legacy motor club, 2027, sports
## Retirement Attempt 1
Jimmie Johnson first tried retiring after the 2020 season with Hendrick Motorsports.

> COVID was my first attempt at retirement, so I think I’m in my third go-around here.
## COVID Impact
The pandemic reshaped his final year, delaying closure and forcing a return to racing.

> COVID really affected that final year, and I haven’t felt the closure to stepping away from Cup.
## Return to Competition
Johnson competed in IndyCar and select Cup races with Legacy Motor Club after returning.

> I’ve been in the car now, I have a team, and really get to have that moment in February.
## Final Daytona 500
Johnson confirms the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last Cup Series start on February 21.

> The 2027 Daytona 500 will be his final Cup Series start, scheduled for February 21.
## Key takeaway

Jimmie Johnson will compete in his final Daytona 500 in 2027 after three retirement attempts.