CONCORD, N.C. -- Jimmie Johnson continues to be honored during his final full-time season in the Cup Series.
The seven-time champion will have the turn three tunnel named after him at Homestead-Miami Speedway in time for Sunday's race at the South Florida track.
The tunnel, which sits off Palm Drive, is the geographically the most southern tunnel in the United States and will be renamed "Jimmie Johnson’s Southernmost Tunnel."
"It's such an incredible honor to have this tunnel renamed for me," Johnson said. "It’s going to be weird not driving in there with that familiar pit in your stomach, as I have so many years in the past as we were in contention for championships. So many incredible memories were made at this track, I will always remember how special this place is to me."
The section will have artwork depicting Johnson, his No. 48 car number and his seven championship trophies. All of Johnson's titles were claimed at Homestead since it's normally the final race of the season.
"Jimmie Johnson embodies much of what Homestead-Miami Speedway has been about for the past 25 years," said track president Al Garcia. "He has given our fans an awful lot to cheer about in his 19 starts here, and he has been an exemplary champion in every way possible. His legacy at our track is unmatched by any individual at any sports venue, and this will ensure that his accomplishments here will always be remembered."
Sunday's race at Homestead will be at 3:30 p.m. ET and air on FOX, MRN Radio and SiriusXM.