Jimmie Johnson used to wonder how he was going to get to NASCAR from the desert where he raced in an off-road series as a teenager. Johnson does not have to wonder about much anymore. He got to NASCAR and beyond. 

Often now, when the five-time champion gets a week off racing, he takes his wife and daughter to Europe. Recently Jeff Gordon headed for the Congo. Other Cup drivers take exclusive vacations as well. 

The rewards of a NASCAR career are plentiful. 

Getting to the top series in the NASCAR Sprint Cup involves navigating a winding steep path with many roadblocks. It takes an abundance of talent, resources, and timing.  

With only 43 race-day seats available in the Sprint Cup Ser...

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Jimmie Johnson used to wonder how he was going to get to NASCAR from the desert where he raced in an off-road series as a teenager. Johnson does not have to wonder about much anymore. He got to NASCAR and beyond. 

Often now, when the five-time champion gets a week off racing, he takes his wife and daughter to Europe. Recently Jeff Gordon headed for the Congo. Other Cup drivers take exclusive vacations as well. 

The rewards of a NASCAR career are plentiful. 

Getting to the top series in the NASCAR Sprint Cup involves navigating a winding steep path with many roadblocks. It takes an abundance of talent, resources, and timing.  

With only 43 race-day seats available in the Sprint Cup Ser...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Motorsports
Article is property of BleacherReport.com