Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson wins record-setting fourth consecutive Cup title
By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson celebrates clinching his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup championship Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson reached rarefied air Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR Cup championship.
Johnson finished fifth in the Ford 400, more than enough to clinch the title over Hendrick teammate Mark Martin.
Johnson becomes the fourth driver with four Cup championships overall, joining seven-time title-holders Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt and four-time champ Jeff Gordon.
Johnson is the first driver to win four straight titles, topping Cale Yarborough’s mark of three straight that Johnson matched last year. Yarborough won three titles in a row from 1976-78.
“I am just blown away by the things we've been able to accomplish over the last eight years in the sport,” Johnson said. “Obviously the last four years have been just unbelievable. To love the sport like I do and respect it like I do, and the history, the pioneers of this sport from Bill France Sr., to the Petty family, you go through many eras up to Mr. [Rick] Hendrick and what he's done over the last 25 [years]. To look at all of that and to have done something that's never been done in the sport before is so, so amazing and something I am so proud of.
“I've always set my marks high and really wanted to try to set high marks and all those kinds of things, but I had no clue this stuff would happen. Just so honored, so happy, so fortunate.”
Team owner Rick Hendrick not only won his ninth title with the championship, but also watched Johnson, Martin and Jeff Gordon finish in the top three in the standings, the first time an owner has done that in Cup history.
Hendrick, unfortunately, wasn’t here to witness NASCAR history. He left Homestead to be with his niece, Alesha Gainey, 29, who is being prepared for an emergency liver transplant, Hendrick Motorsports general manager Marshall Carlson announced Sunday afternoon.
“I think that for Hendrick Motorsports, I know what Rick would say is that he has been blessed with the opportunity to work with some amazing people, and Jimmie and [crew chief] Chad [Knaus] are among those, and there have been champions before that have earned those championships,” Carlson said. “But you know, I think maybe this is one opportunity where someone else gets to sit up here and say what an incredible leader Rick Hendrick has been for our organization.”
Johnson hesitated to place his achievement in the history of the sport, but looking objectively, his four titles in a row rank well against any other major NASCAR record.
“I think it's up there,” Johnson said. “You know, the fact that nobody has done this, I think it puts me near the top. I certainly look at the seven championships by both [Dale] Earnhardt and [Richard] Petty, their race wins, their being in the sport for the number of years and all that they've done. Those two guys are kind of at a draw at the top.
“Hopefully my stats and win totals and championship totals can rival theirs. But it puts us up there, it really does. And the cool thing is we're not done yet. We've got a lot of racing left ahead of us. So hopefully we can improve on that.”
Hendrick's ninth championship tied the organization with Petty Enterprises for the most owners’ titles. Petty owns 10 driver championships, three with Lee Petty in addition to the seven with Richard Petty.
Knaus, the leader of the No. 48 team, became the third crew chief to win four Cup championships, joining Kirk Shelmerdine (four) and Dale Inman (eight). Knaus is the only crew chief to win four consecutive titles.
“Man, what a fantastic job by this team this year,” Knaus said. “I can't say enough about the way that the guys worked. They really focused on what we needed to do to get into the Chase [For The Sprint Cup], get ourselves in position to be able to go out there and try to battle for this championship. I couldn't be prouder of everybody at Hendrick Motorsports. To have three cars in the top five [in points], that's pretty amazing. …
“People ask what's it feel like, and I'm [going] be honest with you, and I don't know, so if you ask me I'm going to tell you I don't know. I hope that 10 years from now when I'm sitting on my patio retired with my son or daughter or my wife or whatever is going on there, I can sit back and reflect and look at photographs …”
That’s when Johnson interrupted.
“I have three questions: Retired, son and daughter?” Johnson said. “You have a lot to do in 10 years, buddy.”
Knaus said he’s unlikely to remain a crew chief for 10 more years, though he wasn’t sure which direction his career will go over the next decade.
“I always said I was going to open a scuba shop in the Caribbean, so we might do that,” Knaus said.
That could be the only way to slow the juggernaut that is the No. 48 team.
And according to Hendrick Motorsports, only three major professional sports teams have won more than four consecutive titles: The National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics (eight in a row from the 1958-59 season to the 1965-66 season, Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees (five in a row from 1949-53) and the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens (five in a row from 1956-60).
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Nov 22, 2009 at 7:05 PMTwo words:
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» Confirm Abuse ReportVillebilly said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 7:39 PMWho's Jimmy Johnson? Just kidding , congrats to JJ and 48 team on their 4th.
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Nov 22, 2009 at 7:41 PMCongratulations to Jimmie and chad and team #48 on their 4th championship.Now Jimmie and Chad don't go out in 2010 and try to win 5th championship. Let some other driver in a chevy or ford or even a dodge go for the win in 2010.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaviclar38 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:17 PMChad, don't you go and try building your own team as a car owner now! Theres too much work still to be done for the drive for 5-8. I'm not a fan of Jimmie's but I am a fan of watching a group of people strive for perfection!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkarnevil9 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:18 PMSpeechless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice work Johnson!!!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportnascarfan247 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:24 PMgood job jimmie you are one of the best
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRobby said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:31 PMThey need to give Chad the trophies, he doesnt get the credit he deserves.
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Nov 22, 2009 at 8:31 PMSTRIVE FOR 5
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 8:57 PMCongratulations Jimmie on making history. Congratulations on HMS making it a 1,2,3 Sweep of the chase. My crystal ball sees 4 HMS cars in the chase next year.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg293388 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 9:59 PMSS396! DID YOU NOTICE HE MENTIONED EVERYONE ON THE TEAM EXCEPT JR.?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsweetthings88 said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 10:14 PMI DID IPOP.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRobby said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 10:54 PMJr doesnt get alot of credit for the resoureces and input he gives to the team. For the past few months all the articles talk about Johnson, Gordon & Martin but don't say a word about Jr as if he wasnt even there. If you also noticed in the practices Jimmie went to Tony, Jeff and Marks cars to talk but didnt go to Jrs. Daryl Waltrip even joked about it too, kind of mocking Jr as if to say why go to him for info, he sucks. Then Hammond said Jr was too far down in the garage stalls for Johnson to bother walking that far.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJenna48fan said:
Nov 22, 2009 at 11:01 PMGreat 4th for Jimmie and Chad. What would Jimmie or Chad need from a mid pack driver like Jr. I mean come on. He stinks.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRobby said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 12:58 AMIf he stinks give him Chad and Jimmie can have Lance. I'd love to hear what your answer is if they swap positions. Drivers only make up 10% of the results. The crew chiefs and team members make up the other whopping 90% babe.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportAndi said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 2:16 AMWoo!!! Way to go Jimmie, Chad, and Team 48!!! So proud to be a 48 fan from the beginning to see you guys accomplish as much as you have.
Report as AbuseChad and Junior wouldn't work well together, that's been said for a few years now. Chad even said that himself. Also, the 4th team at HMS has always been in the shadows, or never been up to par as the other 3, for whatever reason. Last year it was Casey, this year, it happens to be Junior.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMotorsportsphotography said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 8:26 AMThey had a good year and came home first. It was a good run but it has to end sometime.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportleftturn said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:47 AMAdmittedly I am not a real big 48 fan. What I can appreciate is the driving talent Jimmy has. It is truly understated by the way he makes it look so effortless. This may well be the reason so many find him to be a bit on the plain side. That being said, I agree with many who find Chad is never really given the proper credit for his contributions. Chad has more knowledge than many of his peers and seems to relish challenges. His overall intelligence in running a team along with engineering and mechanical foresight shows through each week. It is uncanny how this man can be 3 steps ahead at all times. Combined, Jimmy and Chad actually compliment each other and maintain a levelheaded and focused outlook that serves them well. The results are obvious. Congratulations to Team 48.
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Nov 23, 2009 at 10:25 AMHey Robbie #12 maybe because juniors performance "just isnt there
Report as Abusecongratulations to all on the 48 team and while I dont think junior is a top ten driver i really hope he does better next year
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMeg said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 10:41 AMWay to go Superman !! Great effort on the Lowe's #48 team again this year. Time for them to share a wee bit more information on that cot car though. Either that or swap those crew chiefs around so the other teams can come up to speed. Sorry about Rick Hendrick's niece. Hope all is well there.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpsdf250 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 10:48 AMI've put down the 48 but I do have to say congrats to them. they have proven to be the best like it or not. Jenna48 you probably haven't been around the sport long enough to know what stinks and doesn't stink. In fact I can't wait to watch the fence sitters when this all takes its nosedive. Who will be your boy then?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpsdf250 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 10:49 AMYeah IPOP I noticed that too.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportb48orr said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 11:40 AMWow What a feat!! The greatest team of all time!! Forty three cars a half second apart every sunday. To do this in this competitive series is quite the accomplishment!! Great driver, great crew chief, great focus from all of the team. Four in a row!! History made on a grand scale! Only in years to come will we all truly appreciate what we witnessed. Most certainly it is too early to say this run is over. Only a fool would say that if this team stays together and it looks like it is. Congratulations to the whole team!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportb48orr said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 11:48 AMJimmie Johnson is the greatest driver of all time!! YEAH THATS RIGHT ----ALL TIME!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaviclar38 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 1:02 PMJimmie J is the greatest driver of the chase period, not of all time !
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRainier said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 3:08 PMI can't wait for Daytona to start the drive for 5 in a row. He is on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all time. 4 more championships to go. It may only take 8 more years to do it if he continues with his 50% championship winning percentage.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSheilaLovesNASCAR said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 4:10 PMCongrats to Jimmy, Chad and Hendrick. I hear that complaining about the chase does no good because it's here to stay. So, while we're busy congratulating Jimmy, I want to say, here's to 5,6,7 in a row. Maybe then NASCAR will look at this chase and decide they were wrong to start it. The fans all thought it was a stupid idea. NASCAR doesn't need a play-off. It wasn't broken, so I fail to see why it needed to be fixed. Brian and the media like the chase, but the fans don't. You can blame the economy for poor attendance, but you can blame the chase for poor ratings. Jimmy has figured out how to race those last ten races. All he has to do is get into the top 12 after 26 races. Only the fans of the top 12 care to watch, because their favorite driver won't be mentioned. It seams to me that if NASCAR wants the fans back, they will end the chase so all the fans will watch. Play-offs work when there are divisions. To see who goes on to the finale. All 43 drivers are racing all 36 races, although only 12 count. I say, put it back. And get back the fans.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkylestewart said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 4:57 PMCongrats Chad for winning your 4th straight championship. a great crew chief.
Report as Abusejenny, quit crying when someone races you.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportminkee2 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:26 PMAnother great season for the #48 team. And, although I'm a big JJ fan, it does take the whole team to get this far. Someone above said Chad really won it all--well remember that when you read about Chad apologizing to Jimmie for bringing him in when others stayed out, and sent him out 23rd. Jimmie had to work his way back to the front--great driving Jimmie!! Maybe it will be Mark's or someone else's turn next year. We'll have to wait & see, but I've picked Jimmie all this year. So very proud of MY driver, Jimmie Johnson!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 5:34 PMare they going to make more that 2920 4X Champ diecast cars?...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdtk1952 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 6:01 PMFirst let me say congrats to JJ and crew. Now as for JJ being the best driver, I say no. I think if you put him in an IROC scenario that Mark Martin would run circles around him. JJ is part of the best crew out there. I believe if JJ did not have Chad and his crew that JJ would not be where he is. If he had been racing at Talledega instead of cruising in back the outcome probably would have been different. That was Chad that kept him back. Smart of Chad but boring for fans.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMAMADONIA88 said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 6:13 PMCongradulations to Jimmie, the #48 crew and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports!!!! To Mr. Hendrick and his family, our thoughts and prayers are with you'll at this time, hope your niece is doing well and will soon be at 100%. God Bless you'll!!!!!
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Nov 23, 2009 at 6:25 PMBIG Congrats to the entire 48 Team and all at HMS. You may not be my driver, but I respect your record! You have truly mastered the Chase, and the quest for 5 starts in just 3 months!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 8:22 PM#16 it has to end sometime. Just not any time soon.
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Nov 23, 2009 at 9:37 PMI'm not a Jimmie Johnson fan, but I'll be the first to admit that Jimmie and the 48 team are outstanding. Congratulations.
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Nov 23, 2009 at 11:30 PMTHE 48 IS THE CHAMPIONNN OFFFF THE WORLDDDDD OR ATLEAST THIS NASCAR SEASON HENDRICK = DOMINATION YEA YEA cant wait till next year
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Nov 23, 2009 at 11:54 PMcant wait till next year when junior finally gets back too what he was doing freshman year with hendrick and gives his teammate jimmie a run for his money.someone said above that jimmie didnt mention junior but hey i guess the respect issnt their for the 88 time by jimmie but only deservedly so junior has messed up the crew has messed up and the crew cheif have messed up they have too earn jimmie and the rest of hendricks respect back like when they had it in 2008 and they will so watch out bad fast junior will be back ohh and heres a toast too the 48 time and their strive for 5 "cheers" and good luck cause dale jr,tony,denny,jeff,burton,kyle,carl,biffle,mattand the rest are gonna be gunning for you!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Nov 23, 2009 at 11:55 PMcant wait till next year when junior finally gets back too what he was doing freshman year with hendrick and gives his teammate jimmie a run for his money.someone said above that jimmie didnt mention junior but hey i guess the respect issnt their for the 88 time by jimmie but only deservedly so junior has messed up the crew has messed up and the crew cheif have messed up they have too earn jimmie and the rest of hendricks respect back like when they had it in 2008 and they will so watch out bad fast junior will be back ohh and heres a toast too the 48 time and their strive for 5 "cheers" and good luck cause dale jr,tony,denny,jeff,burton,kyle,carl,biffle,mattand the rest are gonna be gunning for you!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRobby said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 1:17 AMAnyone else notice that everyone just moves over for Johnson. Did you hear him whining over his radio saying that Bowyer was racing him too hard early in the race, and that he shouldn't have been. Well I hate to break it to ya Jimmie but he is supposed to race hard that's what he gets paid to do!!! Don't like it go home and let the real men race. As they always say: rubbins racin...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrwilliamhayes said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:41 AMTwo Words
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrwilliamhayes said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:47 AMDon't you imagine JJ is just shaking in his boots because JR'S Nation says he will be so great next year?In what series?ARCA or PR Quarterly.
Report as AbuseBoy JR. hasn't been a "force"since 2001 nor is he likely to be anytime soon.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjuniegirl said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 11:02 AMJr. Nation don't care about that. We just want our boy to have a great run next year. He's a good guy. What do the haters really have against him? What exactly did he do to deserve all that hate? Don't say Jr. Nation is the cause. We are just extremely loyal to our guy and will defend him win, lose, or draw. What is wrong with that? Can somebody tell me what is wrong with that?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 11:32 AMIt's all speculation, however Johnson not mentioning Jr, could have easily been a way to save him from the grief the Jr Haters have. I won't give any examples. Trust me I know there was a reason why his name wasn't mentioned.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 2:47 PMall im saying is junior and the 88 team need too earn the 48's and hendricks respect back and get back too form like they were early too middle 2008 season and when they do jimmie better watch cause jr was getting top 5s and 3s until halfway when dariun grubb left
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