Jimmie Johnson wrecks twice in Grand Prix of St. Petersburg debut

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson’s transition from NASCAR to IndyCar hit another bump in his second race in this series.

The seven-time Cup Series champion locked up his No. 48 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda on Lap 16 and ran into the tires off Turn 13 for the day’s first caution. Johnson brought out the second yellow, too, when he spun out in Turn 3 with 27 laps to go.

He finished five laps and 22nd in the 24-car field but remained upbeat in a rookie season that’s more about fun than results right now.

“I had a blast here,” Johnson said.