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Carvana reveals paint scheme for INDYCAR entry
On Monday, Carvana unveiled the paint scheme for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda to be driven by Johnson in the upcoming NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Photo courtesy of Carvana.
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson closed that portion of his racing career in a car sponsored by an auto finance company.
Now in a new circuit with a new car, Johnson’s ride is sponsored by an online used-vehicle retailer.
On Monday, Carvana unveiled the paint scheme for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda to be driven by Johnson in the upcoming NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
Featuring Carvana’s iconic halo and signature blue color palette, the No. 48 Honda will make its racing debut with Johnson behind the wheel on April 18 at Barber Motorsports Park as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2021 racing season gets started.
“We have great partners in Chip Ganassi Racing and Jimmie Johnson,” Carvana chief brand officer Ryan Keeton said in Monday’s news release in reference to the relationship first made public in October.
“Jimmie had ideas we implemented into the final paint scheme, and it’s something we’re really proud of, not only for the aesthetics but also the collaborative approach to design,” Keeton continued.
Johnson has been racing with prominent sponsors for years. For those seven NASCAR championships, Lowe’s Home Improvement sponsored the car. And Johnson wrapped up his NASCAR career with Ally Financial embossed as the main sponsor.
“I’m really excited about this paint scheme and over the last few years of my career I’ve found myself much more involved with the look of the cars that I drive, and I was very thankful Carvana gave me the opportunity to be involved in the design process of my very first Indy car,” Johnson said.
“The collaboration between myself, Chip Ganassi Racing, Carvana and the design group was a lot of fun. We came up with many, many good ideas,” he continued. “So I'm very excited about our primary paint scheme, and also excited about some opportunities we might have in the future to mix things up and keep things fresh.”
When Johnson isn’t in the driver’s seat for the road and street circuits, NTT INDYCAR SERIES veteran Tony Kanaan will pilot the No. 48 Honda on the oval tracks, including for the Indianapolis 500.
Fans can view a full complement of images and videos featuring the newly outfitted car on Carvana Racing’s social channels:
