NASCAR’s Yin and Yang in the Sprint Cup Series

The Chinese define yin and yang as two great opposite but complementary forces at work in the cosmos. Asian philosophy carries the explanation much further as to how yin and yang must work together to achieve chi. In NASCAR, specifically the Sprint Cup series, we find two drivers both under contract to Hendrick Motorsports that exhibit yin and yang within the sport. Jimmie Johnson was nicknamed "Superman" by teammate Mark Martin. Perhaps his union with crew chief Chad Knaus has catapulted him to that status with four consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships. Johnson is currently third in the Sprint Cup points standings and has five wins so far this season. Many expect the Lowe's No. 48 team to whip through the Chase later this ...

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