Legacy Motor Club
Legacy Motor Club, formerly known as Petty GMS Motorsports, is an American professional stock car racing team owned by Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. and Jimmie Johnson[3] that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series where they field the Nos. 42 and 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Noah Gragson and Erik Jones, respectively, along with the No. 84 Camaro part-time for team co-owner Johnson. The team has a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing.[4]
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| Owner(s) | Maury Gallagher Jimmie Johnson Richard Petty (Ambassador) |
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| Principal(s) | Mike Beam (President) |
| Base | Statesville, North Carolina[1] |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series |
| Race drivers | Cup Series 42. Noah Gragson (R) 43. Erik Jones 84. Jimmie Johnson (part-time) |
| Sponsors | Cup Series 42. Wendy's, Sunseeker Resort, Black Rifle Coffee 43. Guns N' Roses,[2] Allegiant, U.S. Air Force, Club Wyndham, Bommarito Automotive Group 84. Carvana, Club Wyndham |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet Toyota (beginning 2024) |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Cup Series: 2022 Daytona 500 (Daytona) |
| Latest race | Cup Series: 2023 Goodyear 400 (Darlington) |
| Races competed | Total: 49 Cup Series: 49 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 |
| Race victories | Total: 1 Cup Series: 1 |
| Pole positions | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 |
History
On December 1, 2021, Gallagher purchased a majority interest in the former Richard Petty Motorsports for US$19 million. The deal included both of RPM's charters; the No. 43 continued to operate with its charter while the second charter - which was leased to Rick Ware Racing for the No. 51 from 2019 to 2021 - was transferred to a second car for the team, the No. 42.[5] Following the purchase, the team was renamed to Petty GMS Motorsports.
On September 16, 2022, Kelly Crandall tweeted that Petty GMS Motorsports will use Joe Gibbs Racing pit crews in 2023.[6] On November 4, seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson purchased an ownership stake in Petty GMS.[7][8] Following the 2022 season, Richard Petty sold all shares of Petty GMS Motorsports to majority owner Gallagher.[9]
On January 11, 2023, the team announced the rebranding of the organization to Legacy Motor Club, marking the first time since the founding of NASCAR in 1949 that the Petty family has not had their name on a team in NASCAR's top series.[10] On February 18, Petty announced that Johnson had taken control of the team's day-to-day operations, leaving him without decision-making power. [11] On May 3, the team announced it will switch manufacturers from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2024.[12]
Cup Series
Car No. 42 history
- Ty Dillon (2022)
On June 17, 2021, Gallagher announced that GMS Racing would move up to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022.[13] On October 10, GMS announced that Ty Dillon would drive the then-No. 94 in their inaugural Cup season.[14] On December 1, Gallagher purchased a majority interest in Richard Petty Motorsports for US$19 million. The deal included both of RPM's charters; the No. 43 would continue to operate with its charter while the second charter - which was leased to Rick Ware Racing for the No. 51 from 2019 to 2021 - would be transferred to GMS' entry which was re-numbered from 94 to No. 42.[15]
Dillon began the 2022 season with an 11th place finish at the 2022 Daytona 500. Throughout the season, he only scored a top-10 finish at the Bristol dirt race. On July 15, Dillon announced that he would part ways with Petty GMS at the end of the 2022 season.[16] Prior to the Pocono race, the No. 42 was docked 35 driver and owner points for an L1 penalty when the pre-race inspection revealed issues on the car's rocker box vent hole.[17] At Kansas, the No. 42 began to use pit crew members from Joe Gibbs Racing; both the No. 42 and No. 43 will use JGR pit crew members starting in 2023.[18] Dillon ended the season 29th in the points standings.[19]
- Noah Gragson (2023-present)
On August 10, Petty GMS announced that Noah Gragson would replace Dillon for the 2023 season.[20] Gragson started the 2023 season with a 24th-place finish at the 2023 Daytona 500. Shortly after finishing 29th at Kansas, he confronted Ross Chastain over a racing incident between them that resulted in Gragson hitting the outside wall. Gragson shoved Chastain, who retaliated with a punch to the face.[21]
Car No. 42 results
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| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
| 2022 | Ty Dillon | 42 | Chevy | DAY 11 |
CAL 17 |
LVS 20 |
PHO 15 |
ATL 36 |
COA 20 |
RCH 24 |
MAR 23 |
BRD 10 |
TAL 33 |
DOV 27 |
DAR 12 |
KAN 20 |
CLT 13 |
GTW 27 |
SON 23 |
NSH 31 |
ROA 20 |
ATL 28 |
NHA 33 |
POC 22 |
IND 34 |
MCH 14 |
RCH 17 |
GLN 16 |
DAY 18 |
DAR 22 |
KAN 20 |
BRI 26 |
TEX 16 |
TAL 23 |
CLT 25 |
LVS 33 |
HOM 24 |
MAR 31 |
PHO 26 |
31st | 518 |
| 2023 | Noah Gragson | DAY 24 |
CAL 22 |
LVS 30 |
PHO 29 |
ATL 12 |
COA 20 |
RCH 37 |
BRD 33 |
MAR 30 |
TAL 32 |
DOV 34 |
KAN 29 |
DAR 26 |
CLT | GTW | SON | NSH | CSC | ATL | NHA | POC | RCH | MCH | IRC | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | * | * | ||
Car No. 43 history
- Erik Jones (2022–present)
On October 21, 2020, it was announced that Richard Petty Motorsports had signed Erik Jones to a multi-year contract to drive the 43 car.[22] When GMS bought Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021, Jones was retained to drive the 43 car.
Jones began the 2022 season with a 29th place finish at the 2022 Daytona 500. He scored nine top-10 finishes during the season, including a third-place finish at Fontana and a fourth-place finish at Atlanta. Prior to the Pocono race, the No. 43 was docked 35 driver and owner points for an L1 penalty when the pre-race inspection revealed issues on the car's rocker box vent hole.[17] Jones was signed to a multi-year agreement on July 30.[23] Despite not making the playoffs, he won at Darlington, giving Petty GMS its first win. In addition, he gave the No. 43 its first win since 2014 and its overall 200th win.[24] Jones ended the season 18th in the points standings.[19]
Jones started the 2023 season with hard rock band Guns N' Roses sponsoring the No. 43 for the 2023 Daytona 500.[2]
Car No. 43 results
| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Erik Jones | 43 | Chevy | DAY 29 |
CAL 3 |
LVS 31 |
PHO 25 |
ATL 14 |
COA 9 |
RCH 23 |
MAR 13 |
BRD 24 |
TAL 6 |
DOV 10 |
DAR 25 |
KAN 32 |
CLT 14 |
GTW 7 |
SON 22 |
NSH 11 |
ROA 26 |
ATL 4 |
NHA 19 |
POC 9 |
IRC 15 |
MCH 8 |
RCH 35 |
GLN 10 |
DAY 17 |
DAR 1 |
KAN 29 |
BRI 21 |
TEX 6 |
TAL 6 |
ROV 11 |
LVS 8 |
HOM 30 |
MAR 18 |
PHO 14 |
19th | 831 |
| 2023 | DAY 37 |
CAL 19 |
LVS 19 |
PHO 21 |
ATL 8 |
COA 23 |
RCH 31 |
BRD 14 |
MAR 31 |
TAL 6 |
DOV 16 |
KAN 21 |
DAR 25 |
CLT | GTW | SON | NSH | CSC | ATL | NHA | POC | RCH | MCH | IRC | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | * | * | |||
Car No. 84 history
- Part Time with Jimmie Johnson (2023)
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On January 11, 2023, Legacy Motor Club announced seven time champion Jimmie Johnson will run with a part time schedule in 2023, starting with the 2023 Daytona 500 driving the No. 84 entry. The number is an inverse of Johnson's famous 48 car (still run by Johnson's long-time team Hendrick Motorsports). Johnson also chose the number due to him having 83 wins, and his goal to get one more, which would tie him with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for fourth all time. On February 14, Johnson made the entry field by scoring the fastest lap among the non-chartered teams.[25]
Car No. 84 results
| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2023 | Jimmie Johnson | 84 | Chevy | DAY 31 |
CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA 38 |
RCH | BRD | MAR | TAL | DOV | KAN | DAR | CLT | GTW | SON | NSH | CSC | ATL | NHA | POC | RCH | MCH | IRC | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | -* | -* |
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