Can Jimmie Johnson Overcome Struggles, Return to Sprint Cup Title Contention?

Four-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson is stuck in a rut. NASCAR's brightest star has been dimmed the past seven weeks as Johnson has struggled to find the success that everyone has grown accustomed to him having. Johnson's best finish over the seven-race stretch was his 10th place finish at Pocono on August 1st, and the Lowe's Chevrolet has had an average finish of 23rd over the past two months. Many fans are wondering if this is the year that Johnson's record-setting reign as NASCAR champion will come to an end. Johnson has shown in the past that there is no need to hit the panic button just yet. Things have not gone Johnson's way as of late, but the No. 48 has shown throughout this season that he is still the man to beat....

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