The grandson of the nice Dick Johnson will make his debut within the Supercars system this weekend on the Newcastle 500.
He’ll compete beneath the Group Johnson banner whereas technical help for the entry will come from Kelly Racing, which can discipline second-generation driver Mason Kelly in one other Altima.
The Johnson automobile will probably be backed by NAPA Auto Components, persevering with a partnership that began through the 17-year-old’s current stint in Trans Am.
Johnson was anticipated to contest the complete nationwide Trans Am season this 12 months, however has confirmed that he’ll as an alternative give attention to Super3.
“I’m tremendous excited to substantiate that I’ll be with NAPA Auto Components within the Dunlop Super3 Collection this 12 months,” mentioned Johnson.
“I can’t imagine that is the 12 months I get to start out my Supercars profession. Being round Supercars with Dad and Grandpa all my life, I really feel the time is correct. I’m nervous however actually excited so I can’t wait to get into it at Newcastle
“It’s been nice working in TA2 and Trans Am. I’ve actually loved the class a lot. We received the title in TA2 final 12 months and picked up podiums in Trans Am, however with the way in which that issues have labored out, it was time for me to take the step into Super3 and hopefully proceed my profession forwards.
“It’s actually cool to have the NAPA Auto Components and the NAPA Motorsport Academy onboard for my first Supercars season. NAPA has been an amazing supporter of ours and its nice that we get the prospect to proceed to proceed to progress up the ranks collectively.”
NAPA Auto Components Head of Sponsorship Mitch Wiley mentioned it was a straightforward resolution to proceed supporting Jett as he made the transition to Supercars.
“The staff at NAPA are all behind Jett, and we will’t wait to be a part of the subsequent chapter of his profession,” mentioned Wiley.
“Jett is an impressive younger ambassador for our model and we stay up for seeing his development.
“The Super3 Collection is a superb match for each Jett and NAPA too. Each are rising forces of their house and it’s nice to see the partnership proceed.”