Why Jimmie Johnson’s Dominance Is Good For NASCAR

  Jimmie Johnson, whom I discussed in last Tuesday's article , is arguably one of the greatest NASCAR drivers ever, and will surely have himself a spot in the Hall of Fame once he is eligible.

Johnson is on the verge of winning a record fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. While many folks have screamed about this being bad for NASCAR, I argue it is good.

Now, I’m as tired of his dominance as anyone, and I’m especially tired of him being on the cover of UMI Publications NASCAR Preview and Press Guide every year. However, this has the potential of being a boon to NASCAR.

Let’s set up the situation:

Only four drivers have ever won more than three championships: Richard Petty and Dal...

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