Jimmie Johnson made Nascar history yesterday at Homestead-Miami Speedway by becoming only the second driver ever to win three consecutive championships. Cale Yarborough was the first driver to achieve this and now Jimmie has joined him in the history books.
It was a tough start to the race season for the Lowes team. They did not perform as well as they had hoped and had some fierce competition. Kyle Bush dominated the first half of the season but fell short once the chase started. Johnson excelled in the chase but had to battle it out with Carl Edwards the whole way through.
It was an interesting season to say the least. As I mentioned, Kyle Bush took both the Sprint Cup Series and the Nationwide Series by storm. Dale Jr. started his first year with the renowned Hendrick's organization. Carl Edwards won 8 races and came close to winning the championship. Several well known drivers went without a win this season like Gordon, Kenseth and Harvick. While Johnson made history, Tony Stewart ended his ten year history with the Gibbs team.
Throughout the season, I found myself experiencing different emotions. I was not fond of Bush or Edwards mainly due to the tough competition they gave to #48. Yet, I could not help but respect their driving skills. I remember one particular race where Johnson and Edwards had a great battle right down to the last lap. Johnson won that race and Carl walked up to his window afterwards and shook Johnson's hand. I realized what a class act Carl Edwards is and I would like to congratulate him on a brilliant season.
It was an incredibly exciting racing season and I loved every minute of it! I am very proud of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, the entire Lowes team and the Hendricks organization. It will be boring on Sundays until the kickoff of next year's season in Daytona on February 15th. Here's looking to next year and another Johnson championship!!
(Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images North America)
My song pick for Jimmie Johnson's history making win is "Take It To The Limit" by the Eagles. I know he can take it to the limit one more time next year to make it four in a row!:
3 comments:
Hello Kelly, didn't now you are a racing fan, you sound passionate about it too :o) Well written Kelly I could feel the tension reading the story. Never had the pleasure of watching a Nascar race live but have seen some on TV. I like your song choice, guess these guys take it to the limit when they are racing to win. Thanks
Lisa
Kelly - I'm glad Jimmy took the win also. He is a class act of a racer and a person. He's great for the image of Nascar.
I'm not quite as much of a die hard fan as you are though. My loyalties are torn 4 ways, Johnson, Edwards, Jr. and Stewart. I'm hoping he can do well on his own next year.
Boooooooooo---- JJ
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