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Mike Rockenfeller to drive No. 42 for Legacy Motor Club

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – JANUARY 28: Mike Rockenfeller looks on during a press conference announcing the NASCAR Garage 56 driver lineup for entry in 2023 Le mans before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 28, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Legacy Motor Club named Mike Rockenfeller to drive its No. 42 Chevrolet in the next two NASCAR Cup Series races.

Rockenfeller will pilot the No. 42 at the Indianapolis Grand Prix Circuit and Watkins Glen International.

The sportscar ace raced the Garage 56 entry with LMC owner Jimmie Johnson in June.

LE MANS, FRANCE – JUNE 09: Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 attend the driver’s parade ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe June 9, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Rockenfeller also has two Cup Series starts under his belt – all last year and most recently at the Charlotte Roval last October.

WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Mike Rockenfeller, driver of the #77 Nations Guard Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Noah Gragson remains suspended over a controversial social media interaction. The organization has yet to comment publicly on Gragson’s status with them.

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