First came the battle with leukemia he fought and won after being diagnosed in 1996. ...more

November 18, 2007

Jimmie Johnson is not only on the verge of winning a second consecutive Nextel Cup championship, he is also well on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's all-time greats. ...more

November 17, 2007

If Jimmie Johnson holds on to defend his Nextel Cup championship Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he will share the recognition with crew chief Chad Knaus and team co-owners Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon. ...more

November 13, 2007

Jeff Gordon has passed the torch to Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville Speedway, the track where Gordon has had more success than most anyone. ...more

October 22, 2007

The good news for the drivers chasing Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson for the Nextel Cup championship is that five opportunities remain to cut into their lead and ruin their season-long domination. ...more

October 21, 2007

Jeff Gordon won't have to pass Jimmie Johnson this time. ...more

October 19, 2007

Jeff Gordon staked his claim to the Nextel Cup title Saturday night, winning his second straight race to widen his lead in the Chase for the championship standings. ...more

October 14, 2007

So much for the pressure of competing in the Chase for the Championship for the first time. ...more

September 15, 2007