With his main rival Jeff Gordon conceding defeat, it seems evident that Jimmie Johnson will repeat as the Nextel Cup Champion for 2007. With another dominant performance at Phoenix International and cruising to his fourth consecutive victory, Johnson has shown why he is currently the best driver on the best team in NASCAR.
As I have stated before it amazes me to witness how one team out of forty-three can consistently outpace the field, in what is suppose to be a competitive series. My version of competitive is a different winner every race, or at least the threat of someone new winning every race. To be truthful, I don't see much of a change in this for the next three or four years because the Lowes Chevy team will only get stronger. In a sport where the rich get richer and the poor fall by the side of the road, Hendrick Motor Sports should shine for the foreseeable future.
But then again, look what happened in Formula 1 this year. With two chances to close out the championship, Lewis Hamilton couldn't do it, and Kimi Raikkonen found his way into first place. Maybe Johnson is in line for a bit of bad luck at Homestead this Sunday and Jeff Gordon may luck his way into championship #5. So let's watch and see what unfolds, but it would not be a surprise to me that we see JJ running at the front all day and winning his fifth in a row for a much deserved championship.
As I have stated before it amazes me to witness how one team out of forty-three can consistently outpace the field, in what is suppose to be a competitive series. My version of competitive is a different winner every race, or at least the threat of someone new winning every race. To be truthful, I don't see much of a change in this for the next three or four years because the Lowes Chevy team will only get stronger. In a sport where the rich get richer and the poor fall by the side of the road, Hendrick Motor Sports should shine for the foreseeable future.
But then again, look what happened in Formula 1 this year. With two chances to close out the championship, Lewis Hamilton couldn't do it, and Kimi Raikkonen found his way into first place. Maybe Johnson is in line for a bit of bad luck at Homestead this Sunday and Jeff Gordon may luck his way into championship #5. So let's watch and see what unfolds, but it would not be a surprise to me that we see JJ running at the front all day and winning his fifth in a row for a much deserved championship.
Jimmie Johnson
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The group of Jimmie Johnson really did a great job. He's on the lead behind Jeff Gordon with 86 points. I believe that Jim really did it on his own way and no one should compare his success on this race to Jeff's success.
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