If Jimmie Johnson Retired, Where Would He Rank Among All-Time Greats?

Jimmie Johnson is one of the best drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. If he were to retire before the 2013 season started, though, where would Johnson rank among the all-time greats of the sport? He has been the greatest driver so far this century, and after winning five consecutive titles, it's hard to imagine anyone repeating what Johnson has done in NASCAR. Still, should he be considered one of the greatest drivers of all time?  Championships put him on the upper level of all-time greats, but is being a great NASCAR driver simply about championships? The two greatest in the sport, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, both have seven championships, but they were also adored and admired by the fans.  Johnson does have a solid f...

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