Jimmie Johnson took to Fort Bragg on Wednesday to reveal the patriotic paint scheme he will be running on his No. 48 Chevrolet in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (May 28, 6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
We can’t wait to see @JimmieJohnson‘s red, white, and blue #lowes48 take the track next weekend! pic.twitter.com/TnpjSwI9Wj
– Team Lowe’s Racing (@LowesRacing) May 17, 2017
The paint scheme will honor SPC Michael Rodriguez, whose mother Johnson met before the paint scheme was revealed.
Their mother of SPC Rodriguez meets @JimmieJohnson before the big reveal. She is so grateful that her son will be on the 48. pic.twitter.com/xYvsEkFKHT
– Team Lowe’s Racing (@LowesRacing) May 17, 2017
In addition to unveiling the paint scheme, Johnson got an up-close view of a tank as part of his day at the military installation.
No way that’s getting through inspection, @JimmieJohnson. pic.twitter.com/oZVS3ZibWm
– Team Lowe’s Racing (@LowesRacing) May 17, 2017
Johnson has been very successful at Charlotte in the past with eight wins at the track in points-paying events, including four wins in the sport’s longest race of the year.
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