Jimmie Johnson is hiding an ace up his sleeve. The seven-time Cup Series champion took part in an Instagram video featuring Legacy Motor Club’s John Hunter Nemechek. The driver and owner engaged in a lighthearted exchange, which highlighted the generational gap between them. However, what began as an intriguing conversation quickly turned into a tease, leaving both racing fans and pop culture enthusiasts on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what is ahead.
Could Legacy Motor Club be planning an exciting new collaboration? The upcoming race in Las Vegas presents plenty of opportunities, resulting in speculation by fans. Many took to social media to express their excitement at what could be in the works.
Jimmie Johnson and Nemechek tease an exciting collaboration
Jimmie Johnson loves music. Growing up in El Cajon, California, the racer was exposed to country music and classic rock from an early age. He’s well known for his love for bands like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, as well as artists such as George Strait. Just like his laid-back and calm personality, the 49-year-old enjoys melodies that he can vibe with and often listens to them before races to remain calm and focused. Over the years, the 49-year-old has been seen interacting with musicians such as Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney, highlighting his interest in the industry.
Taking these factors into account, it should come as no surprise that a collaboration is in the works, one that involves world famous band Backstreet Boys. It all started with Legacy Motor Club’s John Hunter Nemechek saying, “Yo, JJ, what are you listening to?” While not addressing the question directly, Jimmie Johnson asked, “Well, first of all, have you seen one of these things before? A CD player?” Playing along, the 27-year-old racer said, “No, I can’t say that I have” to which Johnson said, “Then I’m not sure you’ve heard of this band before.”
The exchange between the two took place with Larger than Life by Backstreet Boys playing in the background. Another hint given by Legacy Motor Club was the caption, “Something larger than life is coming to Vegas… #BSBSphere”. If that wasn’t enough, the band’s official Instagram account also commented on the post, writing, “Sounds familiar .” All signs point toward a potential collaboration brewing in the background ahead of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Backstreet Boys will be the first pop act to play at the Sphere in Las Vegas later this year. The tour will feature nine performances, with the band bringing their legendary ‘Millennium’ album to life along with a few of their greatest hits. Could the Legacy Motor Club collaboration have anything to do with their July plans? Time will tell. However, the signs are pointing toward John Hunter Nemechek’s car potentially being involved. Perhaps it might get a custom paint scheme for the upcoming tour? Time will tell.
Excited fans speculate about the potential collaboration
As expected, it didn’t take long for NASCAR fans to voice their thoughts. Social media went into overdrive after fans watched that video, uniting pop culture fans and racing enthusiasts in their shared anticipation of what’s ahead. Using a clever pun, a fan referred to the lyrics of one of their hit songs, ‘I want in that way’ by writing, “Tell me why?” indicating they were asking for reasons for the collaboration. Another motorsports enthusiast couldn’t believe that Jimmie Johnson was walking around with outdated technology for the teaser video and asked him, “Is that a DVD player? ”
One Instagram user couldn’t help but ask the question on all our minds: “ARE THEY GONNA BE ON A RACE CAR?!?” While this is the most likely prospect, the excitement is still at an all-time high. Only recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr. partnered with 10x Grammy award-winning country music star Chris Stapleton to sponsor his JR Motorsports car for their Cup Series debut. So, seeing another music-related sponsor would not be anything unusual.
Another fan felt that the collaboration might be to promote their plans for later this year, writing, “Or I wonder if BSB are going to be doing more Vegas shows, and Legacy Motor Sports is promoting it.” One fan made a bold prediction about what the partnership between the two will include, going on to write, “Backstreet Boys are adding 3 more shows in Vegas at the Millennium sphere, and the 42 car is probably going to promote it.”
While it seems like a fine guess to make, ultimately the official news from Legacy Motor Club will reveal it all. Could Nemechek’s Toyota feature promotional material for the upcoming race in Vegas? Time will tell. However, are you excited about a potential Backstreet Boys and Legacy Motor Club collaboration? Let us know in the comments!
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