Just sitting here watching the Daytona 400. Jimmie just captured 3rd place in the second segment. Got me to thinking. Is he the best ever to drive a top level stock car? I think so.
He has already won 7 NASCAR championships. He and his team win races every season he doesn't manage to win the championship. Hell, he's got what, three in a row. And, he just recently took over, what. 5th in all time wins?
Jimmie and Chad Knause and team are machines... I would not be the least surprised if they win tonight.
I became a Jimmie Johnson/NASCAR fan through my late grandfather. My grandpa was a huge racing fan because his dad was a racing pioneer. Back in the 1930's, my great grandfather was one of the first race car drivers there ever was. I have a portrait of him in his car from that era. It really is beautiful.
My great grandfather died in a racing accident when my grandfather was 5 months old. My Grandpa was a great man. I always wonder what my life would be if that accident didn't claim my great grandpa's life. Hell, I could be like the Earnhardt's, hehe.
Anyway, I'm a huge fan of NASCAR, and I hope you are too. If you're not, give it a try... I suggest Talledega, Daytona(tonight), Bristol, and Darlington. These are the best tracks to spectate.
Who do you think is the best NASCAR driver, ever?
Please post your picks in the comments.
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