Jimmie Johnson is a realist—he knows, sooner or later, another driver will end his streak of consecutive Sprint Cup championships that reached five with his 2010 title run.
“I have a lot invested in this, and I’d love to see the streak stay alive,” Johnson said, “but at the same time, I’ve won five, and at some point we’re going to lose one.”
Don’t read that as a concession speech. Johnson is just as committed to winning a sixth championship as he was to winning his first in 2006.
“I know I’m going to work and give 100 percent—and this team is—and it is what it is,” Johnson said.
Johnson is at his best in the Chase, NASCAR’s playoff. He and crew chief Chad Knaus have mastered the process of pacing themselves during the first 26 races and peaking for the final 10 that decide the title. If another driver is to end Johnson’s streak, he and his team will have to be even better.
Here are the six favorites who could stop Johnson’s drive for six championships. Kurt Busch
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