NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Takes Center Stage as Historic 27-Year Old Record is Broken in Charlotte During MLS Game

Earlier today, Charlotte FC played their second Major League Soccer game. With the help of his sponsor, Ally, Jimmie Johnson also attended the game. Considering that this was the fledgling club’s first-ever official home game, many fans flocked to the Bank of America Stadium.

Unfortunately, the outfit was facing off against the LA Galaxy team and lost 1-0, with a goal from Efrain Alvarez. It also didn’t help matters that their previous match ended with a 3-0 loss to DC United. On the bright side though, this was their first ever home game and the stadium shattered the attendance record.

According to reports, the official count was 74,479 spectators. Previously, Atlanta United held the record when they recorded an impressive figure of 72,548. It is also worth mentioning that Atlanta also boasted of a postseason record of 73,019. Speaking of Atlanta United, Charlotte FC will play against them on March 14th, before they face New England on March 20th.

What next for former NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson?

Coming to the subject of Jimmie Johnson, he is competing in his first full-time IndyCar season. Admittedly, his first IndyCar race was not something to write home about. He struggled in the first race of the season at St. Petersburg. Now, he will be heading to the Texas Motor Speedway for the next race. This will be his first ever oval race in IndyCar machinery, and he will be relishing the chance to redeem himself.

Additionally, the 2022 IndyCar season is long and will give him plenty of time to buck up the pace. However, his road will not be easy, especially since there are a lot of younger and potentially faster drivers. Furthermore, his teammates are also extremely quick; two of whom are champions. In fact, Scott Dixon won the 2020 season, and Alex Palou won last year.

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