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Dick Johnson Racing to return in 2021
Dick Johnson Racing has confirmed that it will return to the Supercar Championship in 2021 despite the departure of Team Penske.
Next year will mark the first season since 2014 that the team has raced under the nickname Dick Johnson Racing.
The team is expected to announce its driver lineup soon.
Speedcafe.com understands that at least one of those drivers will be Will Davison, and Anton De Pasquale is rumored to be a possibility as well if the team remains a two-car operation.
“As we enter the next chapter of DJR, we look forward to what awaits our team,” said Johnson.
“It has been an honor to partner with Roger Penske and all members of Team Penske for these past six seasons, but we understand the challenges that everyone has faced around the world in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are grateful to have been able to conclude our partnership with our third drivers and teams championship together this season.
“We want to thank Scott for his professionalism on and off the track. He is a generational talent and we are excited to have him join us as a co-driver on next year’s Repco Bathurst 1000 in October.
“We know Scott is in a great position with the Penske team for the future and we wish him all the luck in the world as he begins his career in INDYCAR. The future is also very bright at DJR.
“We have really amazing people on our team, the same people who have been the driving force behind the racing victories and the championships that we have won for the last six years.
“We also have a fantastic and committed group of partners, who will be with us throughout 2021 and beyond, and some of the most passionate and loyal fans in motorsport.
“With that kind of support and experience, we are ready to build on our success with the Shell V-Power Racing team.”
