Allison or Yarborough?
Earnhardt or Gordon?
Now, we must ask ourselves Johnson or Edwards?
It is evident there is a rivalry brewing in NASCAR, not like the old 'beat-and-bang, send 'em into the wall' rivalries of yore, but a more cautious one. I don't think it will reach the pinnacles that the others have, but if Edwards has a few more seasons Edwards, not only Johnson, will be in the stories of racing's greatest for generations to come.
Even though, on tonight, the much anticipated achievement Johnson, Chad Knaus's crew and the entire Hendrick organization has sought after, many will boo and jeer and shout allegations of conspiracy, listen not to them. Revel in the fact that we are witnesses to a grand time in our sport's history. Do not hope for misfortune or wish ill health on any of these people. Remember, they too have suffered to get there (2004, Martinsville). Applaud, at least, the genius of Chad Knaus, many call him a cheater, and maybe he is, but based on NASCAR history, and NASCAR past that everyone seems to be stuck in, the cheaters prospered, as long as they didn't get caught. Cheating, even if it is lacking morally, is what drove this sport to the technological enigma it is today; getting every minor improvement, grabbing all the 'grey area' you could - this is yet another aspect that makes NASCAR so unique from the 'stick and ball sports'. Remember this, and remember the history that took place earlier tonight.
Remember this when Johnson finally has a drought; it will come, just as it has to Jeff Gordon. Remember Gordon was supposed to be the next Champion to win the elusive 7 Cup Titles. Now, it seems it will more likely land with Johnson. Weather or not the man from El Cajon, Cali. ever wins another race, let alone championship, he is among the greatest drivers NASCAR and the racing world has ever seen.
Congratulations Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, the #48 Lowe's Team and all of Hendrick Motorsports for another NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship!
(Hendrick's 8th).
Also, please note, Jeff Gordon now has 7 Cup Championships, 4 as a driver and 3 as an owner. Keep coming back over the off season to see my predictions for next year and a season review of organizations. Also a full race review will but up later this week.(Hendrick's 8th).
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