Legacy Motor Club Announces Additional Strategic Owners
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today additional members of its Strategic Ownership Group, now totaling 28 individuals representing championship athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, entertainers and cultural leaders united by a shared ambition: to build a competitive NASCAR organization whose influence and community extend far beyond the track.
Collectively, the ownership group brings together: Championship pedigree — NASCAR, IndyCar, Indianapolis 500, World Series, Grand Slam tennis and world surfing championship experience Grammy-winning talent and entertainment management — artists, personalities and executives spanning music, television, film and talent representation Business leadership — founders, investors and operators with experience building, financing and scaling major businesses Brand and hospitality expertise — leaders behind consumer brands, destinations and experiences that bring people together A shared commitment to LEGACY — unified perspectives and unique relationships vital to the organization’s long-term competitive and commercial growth “I wanted to bring together people who know what it takes to build something exceptional and sustain it,” said Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and LEGACY co-owner. “They’ve competed, created, taken risks and led people. They bring different experiences but share a belief in what LEGACY can become. Winning is the ambition, and this group brings valuable perspective to building the organization that makes it possible.” The newly announced group includes: Danny Sullivan — Indianapolis 500 winner and CART champion Ben Lovett — Founding member of Mumford & Sons Michael Wystrach — Co-Founder of Freshly and Petfolk Nat Zilkha — Executive Chairman of Gibson, Inc. and Co-Founder of Firebird Music Tim Headington — Entrepreneur across hospitality, real estate and film Johnathan Crocker — Co-Founder of Frank August and Thousand Acres They are joined by Jim Brown, Ellie Franchitti, Nick Hanauer, John T. McCoy, Bart Proctor, Andy Reiner, Tommaso Sandretto, Richie Schmock, Alex Song, Jamie Tisch, and others. The additional owners join previously announced members Sam Byrne, Scott Dixon, Guy Fieri, Dario Franchitti, Bryce Harper, Tony Kanaan, Andy Roddick, Jen Rubio, Darius Rucker, Kelly Slater and Chase Utley. “Some of the most powerful communities begin with a shared passion,” said Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons. “I’ve experienced that through music and through creating places where people come together. What excites me about LEGACY is the opportunity to help build that sense of connection around racing. There’s an extraordinary world behind the race itself, and so much potential to invite people into it.”
Collectively, the ownership group brings together: Championship pedigree — NASCAR, IndyCar, Indianapolis 500, World Series, Grand Slam tennis and world surfing championship experience Grammy-winning talent and entertainment management — artists, personalities and executives spanning music, television, film and talent representation Business leadership — founders, investors and operators with experience building, financing and scaling major businesses Brand and hospitality expertise — leaders behind consumer brands, destinations and experiences that bring people together A shared commitment to LEGACY — unified perspectives and unique relationships vital to the organization’s long-term competitive and commercial growth “I wanted to bring together people who know what it takes to build something exceptional and sustain it,” said Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and LEGACY co-owner. “They’ve competed, created, taken risks and led people. They bring different experiences but share a belief in what LEGACY can become. Winning is the ambition, and this group brings valuable perspective to building the organization that makes it possible.” The newly announced group includes: Danny Sullivan — Indianapolis 500 winner and CART champion Ben Lovett — Founding member of Mumford & Sons Michael Wystrach — Co-Founder of Freshly and Petfolk Nat Zilkha — Executive Chairman of Gibson, Inc. and Co-Founder of Firebird Music Tim Headington — Entrepreneur across hospitality, real estate and film Johnathan Crocker — Co-Founder of Frank August and Thousand Acres They are joined by Jim Brown, Ellie Franchitti, Nick Hanauer, John T. McCoy, Bart Proctor, Andy Reiner, Tommaso Sandretto, Richie Schmock, Alex Song, Jamie Tisch, and others. The additional owners join previously announced members Sam Byrne, Scott Dixon, Guy Fieri, Dario Franchitti, Bryce Harper, Tony Kanaan, Andy Roddick, Jen Rubio, Darius Rucker, Kelly Slater and Chase Utley. “Some of the most powerful communities begin with a shared passion,” said Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons. “I’ve experienced that through music and through creating places where people come together. What excites me about LEGACY is the opportunity to help build that sense of connection around racing. There’s an extraordinary world behind the race itself, and so much potential to invite people into it.”
ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB:
(LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. The No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE driven by Riley Herbst will debut full time in the 2027 season, while Johnson will make his final NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2027 DAYTONA 500 in the No. 48 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, "The King", serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.
(LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. The No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE driven by Riley Herbst will debut full time in the 2027 season, while Johnson will make his final NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2027 DAYTONA 500 in the No. 48 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, "The King", serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.
