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NASCAR: Five Drivers Who Should Race At Eldora in 2018

By Matt Lovisa

ROSSBURG, OH - JULY 20: Jake Griffin, driver of the #11 Toyota, leads a group of trucks during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
ROSSBURG, OH - JULY 20: Jake Griffin, driver of the #11 Toyota, leads a group of trucks during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) /
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LOUDON, NH – JULY 14: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
LOUDON, NH – JULY 14: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /

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Johnson, too, grew up on dirt, just a different type. Johnson drove in the offroad truck series before he ever strapped in behind the wheel on asphalt. He backed up those skills by winning the 2010 Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway.

The seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion has looked for more challenges off the racetrack through events such as IronMan. But a mid-week race would provide Johnson with a chance to showcase his skills while not sacrificing his drive for his eighth championship.

Who knows? Maybe Johnson running in the event and having some success would allow NASCAR fans to see him in a different light. Then again, if Johnson were to win the event, there could be a backlash from fans as he is obviously not one of the most popular drivers out there. Regardless, it would be cool to see him race in the event.

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