Jimmie Johnson Displays Winning Characteristics in Fifth Sprint Cup Title

Jimmie Johnson won his fifth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship. Not only is it a milestone victory, but everyone can take something away from what Johnson did in order to keep the streak alive. Johnson came into the final race in second place. He was pushed by Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick and his streak coming to an end was certainly a possibility. Instead of panicking though, instead of worrying about the streak and winning, Johnson did something more athletes need to do: He let go. Johnson realized he was in a situation where all he could do was go out, have fun, and perform to his absolute best. Worse-case scenario, Johnson didn’t overcome the point difference and the streak ended. Best-case scenario he had an amazing race ...

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