Test scheduled by Chip Ganassi Racing for Tuesday, November 10
Monterey, Calif., November 6, 2020 - Jimmie Johnson will be testing an IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, November 10, getting some laps under his belt at the Central Coast track before the start of the season on March 7 in St. Petersburg.
The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will be racing all 13 road and street circuits in 2021 for Chip Ganassi Racing. Announced Saturday, Johnson will be driving the Carvana Honda No. 48, keeping the number he has raced throughout his NASCAR career. Johnson will be joined at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by Alex Palou, another new addition to the Ganassi roster.
IndyCar will return to the 2.239-mile circuit in 2021 for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, set for September 17-19.
The Laguna Seca Recreation Area is open to day pass users for the normal $5 entry fee. Paddock is closed to the public, and all guests must adhere to posted COVID social distancing and facial covering protocols. For more information, visit WeatherTechRaceway.com.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2020 premier event schedule includes the Ferrari Challenge Series September 24-27,
The GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey October 23-25,
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship October 30-November 1,
The Trans Am SpeedFest December 3-6.
The 2021 premier event schedule includes the
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship April 23-25,
Trans Am SpeedFest April 29-May2,
GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 9-11,
Monterey Pre-Reunion August 7-8,
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 12-15,
The IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey September 17-19.
