Why Jimmie Johnson Is Still Favorite for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Title

Jimmie Johnson didn't win the Sprint Cup title this Sunday. The five-time champion saw his title hopes slip away when his car ended up in the garage.  He was at a disadvantage going into Homestead, sitting 20 points behind Brad Keselowski, but he was up front for a portion of the Homestead race and had a legitimate chance to win. Yes, Johnson suffered from bad luck and saw his Chase hopes end for the second year in a row, but Jimmie Johnson is still a favorite for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup title. He lost this year, but have we forgotten that Johnson and the 48 team won five championships in a row?  Winning a championship takes both skill and luck.  Johnson's luck ran out this year, but he still has the skill needed to win th...

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