BACK TO HIS ROOTS

Seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson returns to his off-road roots to compete in the Mint 400, one of the most iconic events in American motorsports. Johnson will drive the No. 84 Carvana 1Nine Industries built Trick Truck, running Method 202 Forged Beadlock wheels, for Terrible Herbst Motorsports.

Long before Johnson became a household name in NASCAR, his career was forged in the unforgiving terrain of off-road racing. Growing up in Southern California, Johnson cut his teeth racing motorcycles and off-road trucks, earning a class championship in the Mickey Thompson Off-Road Racing Series before advancing to desert racing and, eventually, the highest levels of stock-car competition. The Mint 400 represents a full-circle moment - bringing Johnson back to the discipline that shaped his driving style, resilience, and competitive mindset.

"OFF-ROAD RACING IS WHERE I LEARNED HOW TO RACE"

“Off-road racing is where I learned how to race,” said Johnson. “The Mint 400 is raw, demanding, and unpredictable—and that’s what makes it special. To come back and do it with Carvana and a team like Terrible Herbst Motorsports, in a trick truck, is incredibly meaningful to me.”

VEHICLE SPECS

WHEELS

17" METHOD 202 FORGED BEADLOCK WHEELS

TIRES

40x12.50R17 BFGoodrich Tires

CHASSIS

Fully TIG Welded 4130 Chromoly Chassis

Billet Uprights

Billet Upper A-Arms

ENGINE

Dry Sump LS7 – 440 CI

625 HP

585 lb-ft Torque

DRIVETRAIN

Xtrac 5-Speed Gearbox

True 10” Rear End / Gear

SUSPENSION

Fox Shocks

Fox Bump Stops

28” Suspension Travel

BRAKES

Alcon Racing Brake Calipers

STEERING

Rack and Pinion Steering

FUEL SYSTEM

110 Gallon Fuel Cell

ELECTRONICS

Mil-Spec Wiring Harness

MoTeC Electronics

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

1Nine TP1 Live Streaming System

INTERIOR & DRIVER EQUIPMENT

Onboard Hydraulic Jacks

Helmet AC Systems

THE MINT 400

The Mint 400 has a storied history dating back to 1967 and is widely regarded as the ultimate test of man and machine. Johnson’s entry adds to a long list of legendary drivers who have taken on the Nevada desert in pursuit of victory. Johnson will split driving time with Troy Herbst and be paired with San Diego native Jason Duncan, who will be the co-driver and navigator.

Terrible Herbst Motorsports, one of the most respected organizations in off-road racing, brings decades of experience and a deep connection to Nevada racing heritage. The team’s partnership with Johnson unites proven desert-racing expertise with one of the most accomplished drivers in modern motorsports history.