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Jimmie Johnson’s Catastrophic “Rookie Mistake” Leads to Heartbreaking Exit from Coke 600

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
May 26, 2025
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Jimmie Johnson’s Catastrophic “Rookie Mistake” Leads to Heartbreaking Exit from Coke 600

May 25, 2025; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (84) drives around the track back to the pits with damage after an incident in turn four during the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Jimmie Johnson’s Catastrophic Crash at the Coke 600 Sends Shockwaves Through NASCAR

Legendary NASCAR driver, Jimmie Johnson, found himself facing a major setback during the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night. A four-time winner of the iconic race, Johnson’s hopes were dashed after only completing 112 laps out of 400, marking a premature end to his evening. The unfortunate incident occurred early in the second stage when Johnson, behind the wheel of the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club Toyota, lost control in Turn 4, triggering a chain reaction that also involved Connor Zilisch and Cole Custer.

Johnson, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, was candid about his mistake, attributing the crash to a “rookie mistake” as he misjudged the unique traffic dynamics of his vehicle. In a post-race interview with NASCAR on Prime, Johnson expressed regret, acknowledging his error in judgment: “I just made a rookie mistake … the traffic situations are just different with this car. My instincts — I kind of reacted in a way that I shouldn’t have. And by the time I realized it, it was too late.”

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Despite the disappointment of an early exit, Johnson found solace in the performance of the cars he co-owns, the No. 42 and No. 43, which were faring well in the race. The seasoned driver, who was celebrating his 700th career start, extended his appreciation to his team and partners, emphasizing his desire to still be out on the track competing.

Having transitioned to a part-time racing schedule in recent years, the Coke 600 was only Johnson’s second start of the year, with his previous race being the season-opening Daytona 500 where he impressively secured a third-place finish amidst the chaos.

As Johnson faces the aftermath of his crash and the prospect of finishing 40th in the standings, his fans are left wondering about his next move in what has been an eventful season for the racing icon.

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