Johnson makes NASCAR history

[6 Shooter]

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship.​

He was also chasing NASCAR history.​

The most dominant driver of this decade won a record fourth consecutive championship Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he raced hard to finish fifth when 25th-place would have gotten the job done.​

In doing so, Johnson joined Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and teammate Jeff Gordon (4) as the only drivers to win more than three titles.​

"The cool thing is, we're not done yet," he warned.​

All he ever wanted was a chance to race against the very best. Maybe even win a race or two.​

Never did he expect to be a champion.​

Especially four times over.​

Jimmie Johnson makes NASCAR history - Racing - SI.com

 

[jrose7004]

Yeah, thankfully this season is history!

 

[6 Shooter]

JR - I guess you think next season's going to be better.

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L8TR - D

 

[DGVETTE]

NASCAR History

The real NASCAR history stopped at the startup of The Chase format. Oh, I don't like the COT either and there are too many cookie cutter D-shaped tracks. Too much like the old IROC races. Jimmy Johnson could win the next four championships!!

Just my opinion..... :eyerole

 

[jrose7004]

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L8TR - D

I wish it could be. Really NASCAR has to do something fast to stem the tide or it will go the way of the IRL and CART.

 

[Dad]

The NASCAR fix is in, by 2011 they will have fuel injection, WOW. Also maybe Volkswagon will join the good ol boys. I heard one of the drivers names would be Herbie........ number 53 if I read correctly. :eyerole