Californian Jimmie Johnson made NASCAR history by becoming only the second driver to win three consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (2007 – 2008). The 33 year old has dominated the second most popular and the second richest motorsport after Formula One, claiming 42 race wins in his career.
Johnson is part of the highly successful Hendrick Motorsports team and he and his trusty Lowe’s Chevrolet Impala had to wait patiently until the tenth race of the season, the Subway Fresh Fit 500, to claim his maiden victory of the year.
It appears he only found his fighting form in the latter part of the year when it really counted. He claimed three of the ten 2008 ‘Chase for the Championship’ events, putting him in an unassailable lead for the NASCAR crown yet again.
Johnson’s 2008 Victories
* 12 April – Subway Fresh Fit 500 – Phoenix International Raceway
* 27 July – Allstate 400 at the Brickyard – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
* 31 August – Pepsi 500 – Auto Club Speedway
* 7 September – Chevy Rock ‘n Roll 400 – Richmond International Speedway