Jimmie Johnson to Serve as Crew Chief for Dario Franchitti in NASCAR Truck Series

Jimmie Johnson is stepping into an unfamiliar role following his recent Daytona 500 appearance, confirming he will serve as a crew chief in the NASCAR Truck Series race at St. Petersburg on February 28. The seven-time Cup Series champion will climb atop the pit box for four-time IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti when the Truck Series shares the track with IndyCar for the first time at the Florida street course. Johnson, 50, confirmed Sunday that he will guide Franchitti as he pilots the N