
“What an exciting time for Petty GMS,” Petty said. Perhaps most important of all, Jimmie will be a great partner.”

Having a driver, the caliber of Jimmie, driving our equipment and being able to provide feedback to our crew chiefs and engineers - but most importantly mentoring Erik and Noah - will be invaluable. No one in the modern era of NASCAR has won more than Jimmie. “We have been consistent since we began our Cup effort last year in wanting to be up front and have a winning program. “I couldn’t be happier to have Jimmie Johnson joining Petty GMS,” Gallagher said in a statement. Petty is still the race team’s chairman, and Mike Beam will remain in his role as team president.

Gallagher is still a majority owner of Petty GMS.
