History In The Making: Johnson Continues To Etch His Name Among NASCAR Legends

Jimmie Johnson continues to chase and make history.

Last Sunday, the six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion won his 10th-career race at Dover International Speedway, becoming the fifth driver ever to visit Victory Lane 10 or more times at a single track. The others are all NASCAR Hall of Famers: Richard Petty (Martinsville-15, North Wilkesboro-15, Richmond-13, Rockingham-11, Daytona-10), Darrell Waltrip (Bristol-12, Martinsville-11, North Wilkesboro-10), Dale Earnhardt (Talladega-10) and David Pearson (Darlington-10).

Johnson’s Dover checkered flag also marked the 74th win of his career. He trails Dale Earnhardt by just two victories for seventh on the all-time wins list.

This season, Johnson already has four wins through the first 13 races. In comparison, last year’s wins leader Brad Keselowski did not log his fourth of six victories until the regular season finale at Richmond – the 26th race of the season.

If Johnson can capture the NSCS championship, he would join Richard Petty and Earnhardt as the only drivers with seven premier series titles.

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