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Crunching numbers after Homestead

Matt Willis

...had ever won four consecutive championships until Mr. Johnson came along. Not Petty, not Earnhardt, not Waltrip, Gordon or Yarborough. And since I'm an all-sports researcher out at ESPN, let's put it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Has it really reached the point there's no spot for The King in NASCAR?

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

It has been a long decline for Petty Enterprises, a team that hasn't won in nearly a decade and hasn't claimed a title in 25 years. But what's saddest of all? The hero with the sunglasses and feathered hat has to answer to the suits after all, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Three down and more to go? Johnson, 48 team, might just be getting started

Ed Hinton, ESPN.com

Before you think Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus, and owner Rick Hendrick are ready to rest on their three-peat laurels, realize that's not what makes this team tick, writes Ed Hinton.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

ESPN25: 100 Best Seasons

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Who was the greatest of the past 25 years? Bonds in 2001? Marino in '84? Gretzky in '85? MJ in ... any year?

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2004