Jimmie Johnson barely qualified for the Daytona 500 in his first race with Toyota. He drove the No:84 TRD Camry for Legacy Motor Club’s part-time entry. However, Johnson faced a tough challenge as only 40 spots were available on the grid and 42 drivers entered the event. To secure a spot, he had to perform well in the qualifying sessions or the duels.
Unfortunately, Johnson couldn’t generate enough speed from his Camry during qualifying, leaving him with only one option to make it to the main event – impressing in Duel One. However, his chances almost ended when he was involved in a crash with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Luckily, Johnson managed to bring his car to a stop without significant damage.
Despite the setback, Johnson still had a chance to qualify for the main event. He just needed to finish ahead of a certain driver. Unfortunately, he got caught in another incident when Stenhouse Jr. nudged him, causing him to hit the wall. Johnson then collected the reigning Daytona 500 champion, who made contact with Austin Dillon. This ultimately led to Johnson spinning out.
Despite the challenges, Johnson was able to secure his qualification through an impressive last lap charge and a late pass. Fans of NASCAR Cup expressed their opinions on the incident, with some blaming Stenhouse Jr. and others criticizing Johnson for finding himself in such a situation.
Many fans also voiced their dissatisfaction with Fox Sports’ race coverage. They felt that the network missed airing the first major incident of the season due to commercials. This criticism is not new, as Fox Sports has faced similar complaints about their coverage since the previous season.
According to the Source firstsportz.com