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Putting JJ's dominance in perspective
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comIt took us 30 years to fully appreciate the magnitude of Cale Yarborough's three-peat. Here's hoping it won't take that long for us to acknowledge Jimmie Johnson's place in NASCAR history.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Johnson wills his team to finish
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comEven when the 48 car was a mangled mess sitting in the garage at Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson refused to exit. That decision just may have saved his season.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Martin so close, yet so far … again
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comThe math says Mark Martin is still in contention for his first Sprint Cup championship. The reality? The best Martin likely can do is finish second -- for the fifth time in his career.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Talladega the great equalizer? Not for JJ
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comStill think Sunday's Cup race at Talladega -- the world's largest roulette wheel -- is the Chase field's best chance to derail three-time defending champ Jimmie Johnson? You kiddin'?
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009The NASCAR show again trumps sport
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comNASCAR doesn't like dominance lest it stink up the show. And one thing The Strange Case of the 5 and the 48 clearly demonstrates: The show still trumps sport.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Gordon's runner-up effort lost in Stewart's hoopla
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comTodd Warshaw/Getty Images Jeff Gordon served notice Sunday at Kansas Speedway that he's still a factor in the 2009 Chase. Maybe, as Mr. Lincoln...
Page | ConversationGordon not backing down from fight
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comNo, Jeff Gordon's not off to the start he wanted two races into the Chase. But the four-time champion, now 38, might just have a little "Wonder Boy" left in him yet.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Chase time is Jimmie's time
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comIt happens every autumn: The Yankees make a pennant run. Brett Favre makes another NFL start. And Jimmie Johnson makes his annual push for a Sprint Cup title.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Kahne bolsters Chase chances
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comDon't call Kasey Kahne a bubble boy any longer. Kahne jumped five spots in the standings -- and solidified his Chase hopes -- after winning under the lights Saturday at Atlanta.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Bristol finish shows why Martin sleeps easily at night
Ed Hinton, ESPN.com(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) At the very least, Mark Martin (5) filled the rearview of Kyle Busch on Saturday night at Bristol. Mark Martin co...
Page | ConversationBe happy, NASCAR Nation: Life is good
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comThe car stinks. Junior stinks. Kyle Busch stinks. Blah, blah, blah, blah and blah. Rejoice, NASCAR Nation: Things are looking up, and here are 20 reasons why.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009More than Tim Richmond died in 1989
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comTim Richmond wasn't the best driver, but he may have been the most fun. He succumbed to AIDS 20 years ago with little acknowledgment. It was the end of a wild life ... and the party in NASCAR.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Road course win eludes JJ
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comThree-time Sprint Cup champion. Three-time Brickyard winner. Daytona 500 winner. There's not a lot missing from Jimmie Johnson's résumé. Except a road course win.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009Martin's power of being grateful
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comBringing Mark Martin into Hendrick Motorsports at age 50 might not have made a lot of sense to some. But it made sense to Rick Hendrick and, as usual, he was right.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Another Brickyard trophy for JJ
Ed Hinton, ESPN.comWould Jimmie Johnson have had enough to run down Juan Pablo Montoya had JPM not been penalized for speeding on pit road? "I don't have a clue," JJ said. "I do know I have the trophy."
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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