NASCAR: Five Lessons Learned From Martinsville

Jimmie Johnson is On His Was To Becoming a Legend

Some fans will love it, others will hate it, but regardless there is no denying that Jimmie Johnson is one of the best drivers in NASCAR history.

Johnson ran into some issues at Martinsville this past Sunday as he was bumped by Denny Hamlin during the race and took some damage, and he thought he was about to run out of fuel at one point in the race, yet despite those two things Johnson was able to come back and win the Goody’s Relief 500 and will now compete for a championship at Homestead.

With 9 wins at Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson continues to improve on his legacy in NASCAR. He is know to run well at Texas and Phoenix and could completely shutout other Chase drivers from winning a race.

More importantly than winning at Texas and Phoenix though is how Johnson is on the verge of joining some of the best drivers in NASCAR with seven championship wins. What’s even more impressive is how Johnson has done it when NASCAR is arguably at it’s best when it comes to competition.

When Richard Petty won seven championships, there was no one better than the 43 team in NASCAR.

When Jimmie Johnson does it though, he’s got to beat drivers who are running in equipment on the same level as him. Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski have all competed strongly against Johnson but haven’t slowed him down. The field is much more even and Johnson continues to prove that he is the best in the sport.

Jimmie Johnson and the 48 team are on their way to the final round, and Johnson is on the verge of becoming a legend if he can win his seventh championship at Homestead.

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