Video: Jimmie Johnson as a possible Chip Ganassi driver in the IndyCar Series

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This afternoon Jimmie Johnson's fans were surprised by the possible novelty of the seven-time champion for 2021, being able to exchange NASCAR for the IndyCar Series.

Johnson thanked Chip Ganassi for his training last week, and is taking an intensive IndyCar specific strength training course.

I get to test an @IndyCar next week! A big thanks to my friends @CGRIndyCar & @GanassiChip for the opportunity. Now back to the gym for a crash course in IndyCar specific strength training. pic.twitter.com/Bc7JLB1O8T

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) June 29, 2020

Jimmie Johnson has already announced his retirement from NASCAR at the end of the season, but left plans to compete in IndyCar open in 2021.