Exactly. Crazy fact: Richard Petty won his last championship in Dale's first year. Dale won his last the year before Gordon won his first. And Gordon won his last title the year before Jimmie debuted. Like you said, it's all about the era. And now I believe we're close to a new era led by Kyle Larson & Chase Elliott
Dee Jay Ferguson Absolutely! I'm kinda adding Blaney to that mix. He's running strong this year and last. The next generation looks very promising so far. You enjoying the segment racing at all?
Dee Jay Ferguson and I never knew about those facts haha! that's pretty cool. just adds support to it. any argument about, I feel, is really just invalid.
Same main sponsor his entire career, same crew chief since he started, same # since he started, same team since he started, and 7 titles. Consistency= greatness
What a great way to end his speech. Brought me to tears. I love it he is so nervous. And Jeff Gordon picked him out. Two beasts. Goddamn that last statement. Thank you Jimmie.
I've always been a diehard Jeff Gordon fan. I still have the 2002 Dupont Move Carlo diecast that I picked out for my fourth birthday. But I can admit, Jimmie Johnson will always be one of the best race car drivers that ever lived.
I have had the privilege of seeing this guy win at CLT four times, in person. I wish I'd been there in Homestead on that last lap. #48 #SE7EN. Don't thank the fans, Jimmie; we thank YOU for doing something amazing for us.
As an obsessed Dale Earnhardt fan, I can honestly say, I don’t think you can name a stronger driver, crew chief, and owner trio than the trio of Jimmie Johnson, Chad K, and Rick Hedrick in their prime.
Logan Fisher Jimmy is a great driver, but you can't compare him as the 3rd best because of the number of championships. He would only have 4 if they didn't change the format. I'm old school and not a fan of the chase. It makes it possible to be mediocre during the regular season, make the chase and still contend for a championship. Mediocre for 26,then great for 10 doesn't equal the best of 36 to me. That's just my opinion. Everyone has the right to their own.
After Dale senior died he took NASCAR with him but it did leave us with his awesome son Dale jr. And after Dale jr. Quit racing I quit paying attention they'll never be another Intimidator or his son they are the best Long Live number 3
Jimmie has been my driver for as long as i can remember. I get choked up inside when i watch that finish knowing he is along side 2 of the sports greatest. #chasing8
@@nightlock_games not really Jimmie only has 7 more wins and that's with the best equipment and a cheater crew chief Dale was far better than overrated Jimmie
@@nascarandrc8296 oh, hello there, alternate account. Regardless of whether you call Chad a "cheater" or not, him and Jimmie did something right and earned those wins. I'd say that's pretty awesome, up there with Earnhardt's accomplishments.
I've watched 2 drivers win 14 championships. I've watched the 200th win. said goodbye to Winston, Nextel and Sprint. the King still sits amid, to Dale and Jimmy have done us proud , Richard made it last, the goal obtain by both of you, the true racing class. Now 4 drivers around the world, have 7 under their belt. Richard, Dale, Jimmy, and Michael Schumacher himself. The worlds class of champions with the number to beat, is 8 out there for the taking then 7 will be beat.
You may argue the Chase kinda helped win at least 4 or 5 of these championships. The Chase shows how much these drivers can recover and perform when they need to. Still, Johnson is the greatest (for me)
Jack Lawton this new playoff system is the hardest thing to win now and just to show that he can win under 4 different formats shows how great he truly is
The current format is why Dale junior is retiring. It's not real racing and Sr would be vocal about it. He would have burnt France's ears off doing so.
Gordon would probably have 7 championships too if he had raced more years in the same format that Petty and Earnhardt did their whole careers, though. Jimmie would have less championships in that format. The change of format benefited Jimmie bigtime and he took advantage.
Nascar is all about teams. Jimmy's not the best driver in Nascar top 3 but not best wheelman but him and his team deserve 7 because collectively together they are the best in Nascar and they all fought for it. Hes not my favorite driver but Hes extremely humble for all his accomplishments so that's another reason he deserves it. congrats team 48.
Monty Johnson thats how i feel as much as a crybaby and emotion wreck he sometimes can be he is im saying this, is one of the BEST drivers to EVER drive in nascar his attitude and lack of championships may show it, but at only 32 he has another avg 10- 15 years to go and has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to be the next Jimmie of his era when its all said and done there about 12 years apart and with everyone leaving and retiring. Kyle just might be the next jimmie.
@@rcracer8872 lol u sound like one of those teenagers who thinks hey know everything Sure Buddy Ur like the Darrell Waltrip Of the CZcams Comment Section Dont know Shit about New Stuff And is fucking annoying
These is for the ones that don't know but in the old point system he would only have 4 chanpionships. In that point system he was in you could not win a race and become the champion. Let's say you won a crazy amount of 25 wins before the chase starts (hypothetical). Well when the chase starts you are number 1 well you have 5 bad races and 2 top 5 someone who finished in the top 5 or even ten the last races they would win to me the best driver didn't win. That's how he won many times he would do ok before the chase not win the most races and win the last two or three and boom he wins it all if you win the most races and have the most top finishes you should win in my opinion that's how it was back in the day.
@@michaeljordan9488 JR was a great driver and certainly no loser if you weren't a retarded autistic moron you would know that get help kid you're a dumbass
I am one of those that believes that the driver who wins the most races every year should be the champion. In this case, Jimmie Johnson would have five titles, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2016.
@@nascarandrc8296 No he wasn't. That honor still belongs to Richard Pettty. Dale Sr. did not get 200 wins, sadly. "The GOAT" is one of Jimmies nicknames, btw.
@@arbysandtehchief5494 doesn't matter you dumbass petty only won 200 because of the Era he raced under had like 60 races per year and the field was not evenly matched Dale is was and always will be the greatest ever
David Pearson is the greatest driver in NASCAR history. Dude had 100 wins running mostly part time in average equipment compared to Petty. If he had half the back as Petty. He would won more than 200
@@nonameb6054 rubbing is racing you pussy snowflake you are out there to win at all cost not make friends Dale Earnhardt is NASCAR's greatest driver ever and way better than Jimmie only a chase champ Johnson will ever be
@@nonameb6054 Jimmie Johnson is nothing compared to Dale Sr the greatest all-time Jimmie Johnson wouldn't even have near 7 championships without the chase making it easier to win a championship now child why dont you go give the phone back to mommy until you actually know something about NASCAR
He won't be them. His on the same level of course, but Jimmie will always be in his own right a driver to remember, a driver that when watching a race, you'll remember Jimmie racing that.
@@rcracer8872 bruhhh he said modern year, Dale Sr is getting you blind, Yeah sure Dale Sr is the best and bla bla bla but ur just saying that in every single comment you find that doesnt say DALE SR IS THE BEST
These 3 are incomparable. 3 different eras. All the best in their time.
Exactly. Crazy fact: Richard Petty won his last championship in Dale's first year. Dale won his last the year before Gordon won his first. And Gordon won his last title the year before Jimmie debuted. Like you said, it's all about the era. And now I believe we're close to a new era led by Kyle Larson & Chase Elliott
Dee Jay Ferguson Yea go Kyle Larson
Dee Jay Ferguson Absolutely! I'm kinda adding Blaney to that mix. He's running strong this year and last. The next generation looks very promising so far. You enjoying the segment racing at all?
Dee Jay Ferguson and I never knew about those facts haha! that's pretty cool. just adds support to it. any argument about, I feel, is really just invalid.
TheJrMizzGamingLounge don't forget about larson
He's not the King , He's not the intimidator , He's Jimmie Johnson.
0000-XXllXlZEOAXlXX-0000 boom confetti
The Juggernaut, The Chaser or Playoff boy.
The King, The Intimidator, and Superman
Jimmie Jam
Synthwave2077 exactly he’s the best
3 amazing drivers, 3 amazing teams, 3 amazing eras, 3 amazing cars, 3 amazing people, 3 LEGENDS
Mac And Cheese the big 3 Dale Earnhardt Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson
LEBRON, JORDAN, MAGIC!!!!!
"I will never be the King or the Intimidator" You cant, you already built your legacy
So much respect. There's only one Petty, only one Earnhardt and now there's only one Johnson.
Not a Jimmie Johnson fan, but I can certainly respect his talent, and respect that he's a class act.
Respect, I think, is as gratifying to a competitor as being a fan.
Same main sponsor his entire career, same crew chief since he started, same # since he started, same team since he started, and 7 titles. Consistency= greatness
Jdm 757 unless you count xfinity series he drove the Alltell no 92 Chevy
He also drove the number 59 but same number through cup series
Until 2019
Too bad that is gone
candy soto 😭true currently as of 2019 he is 17th in points no wins 1 top 5
What a great way to end his speech. Brought me to tears. I love it he is so nervous. And Jeff Gordon picked him out. Two beasts. Goddamn that last statement. Thank you Jimmie.
He’s absolutely right about the 15 years with the same team. That is an accomplishment
I've always been a diehard Jeff Gordon fan. I still have the 2002 Dupont Move Carlo diecast that I picked out for my fourth birthday. But I can admit, Jimmie Johnson will always be one of the best race car drivers that ever lived.
I always liked the 'Dominator' nickname for Jimmie
Yeah it is perfect
@Nomad Vagabond Nice.
You know he’s the GOAT when he spends the entire speech thanking others
Dale was far better
“GOAT” good one little timmy...
He def isn't the goat
@@austinhiggins4645 dale was better moron
@@austinhiggins4645 dale won legit titles were you hd to be great all year not just 10 races he will always be the greatest ever stay jealous
I have had the privilege of seeing this guy win at CLT four times, in person. I wish I'd been there in Homestead on that last lap. #48 #SE7EN. Don't thank the fans, Jimmie; we thank YOU for doing something amazing for us.
StsFiveOneLima lets go for #EI8HT
Merety_ 91 its not looking to good as of 2019 Sonoma race
I was there in person. It was something very special. Was never a fan of johnson but I found myself cheering for him on that final restart.
Should've been Richard Petty introducing or giving Jimmie the ring.
Marty Czekala I know right Richard Petty congrated Dale Sr when he won his 7th title something was wrong
Or Dale jr or Kelly giving him the ring to represent Dale sr
As an obsessed Dale Earnhardt fan, I can honestly say, I don’t think you can name a stronger driver, crew chief, and owner trio than the trio of Jimmie Johnson, Chad K, and Rick Hedrick in their prime.
He's not the King , He's not the intimidato, He is Superman Jimmie Johnson
Congratulations Jimmie.
Real class act Mr. Johnson. Congratulations on your 7th Championship..!!!
JJ always such a class act. Loads of respect for him
Been my favorite since he was rookie
Mine too
Same
Congrats, Jimmie u finally made history!! Just Congrats, l love the 48 car!
I have respect for jimmay
That sir is Jimmie freaking Johnson Jimmie jam the man. Also that made me cry like a lot
If Richard is the King and Dale is the Intimidator, then Jimmie is the Legend
Logan Fisher i toatally agree
Logan Fisher Gordon is
They all are in a sense to me Jimmie is just Jimmie
Logan Fisher Jimmy is a great driver, but you can't compare him as the 3rd best because of the number of championships. He would only have 4 if they didn't change the format. I'm old school and not a fan of the chase. It makes it possible to be mediocre during the regular season, make the chase and still contend for a championship. Mediocre for 26,then great for 10 doesn't equal the best of 36 to me. That's just my opinion. Everyone has the right to their own.
The42car not even close
My mantra while watching NASCAR for the last no. of years has been-"Here comes JImmy!!"
he looks so proud
After Dale senior died he took NASCAR with him but it did leave us with his awesome son Dale jr. And after Dale jr. Quit racing I quit paying attention they'll never be another Intimidator or his son they are the best Long Live number 3
I got very emotional watching this
Jimmie has been my driver for as long as i can remember. I get choked up inside when i watch that finish knowing he is along side 2 of the sports greatest. #chasing8
Jimmie is far behind Dale
@@rcracer8872 wins would say otherwise
@@nightlock_games not really Jimmie only has 7 more wins and that's with the best equipment and a cheater crew chief Dale was far better than overrated Jimmie
@@nascarandrc8296 oh, hello there, alternate account. Regardless of whether you call Chad a "cheater" or not, him and Jimmie did something right and earned those wins. I'd say that's pretty awesome, up there with Earnhardt's accomplishments.
@@nightlock_games I agree Jimmie was very good I'm just saying Dale was better
Yee HAW! Love you, Jimmie!!!
he's the superman of nascar
David Weber yep
No that would be Dale Earnhardt
@wolf argo 44 Dale was the greatest all-time in NASCAR history jeff and Jimmie aren't even close to Dale Earnhardt
RC RACER 88 no he’s intimidater
RC RACER 88 false
Class act right there.
Petty is the King, Dale is the Intimidator, Jimmie is the Goat.
Ur Wrong Dale Earnhardt is nascar's greatest driver ever and better than Jimmie
@@rcracer8872 Nascar called Johnson the goat, but it doesnt mean he is the best, I like all of the 7 time champs
@@rcracer8872 Great dialogue. Jesus christ.
Jimmie, all the best!
I've watched 2 drivers win 14 championships. I've watched the 200th win. said goodbye to Winston, Nextel and Sprint. the King still sits amid, to Dale and Jimmy have done us proud , Richard made it last, the goal obtain by both of you, the true racing class. Now 4 drivers around the world, have 7 under their belt. Richard, Dale, Jimmy, and Michael Schumacher himself. The worlds class of champions with the number to beat, is 8 out there for the taking then 7 will be beat.
Now you can add Lewis Hamilton.
@@michaelflowers5712 a class by themselves. 7 championships each. The anagram G.O.A.T. applies with this class
@@michaelflowers5712 i dont think that of Lewis but for Sure Vrttel and Alonso are along side him, the 3 goats of modern F1
@@michaelflowers5712 but if ur talking about the history of F1 is Senna Schumacher and Fangio
You may argue the Chase kinda helped win at least 4 or 5 of these championships. The Chase shows how much these drivers can recover and perform when they need to. Still, Johnson is the greatest (for me)
I kinda agree with your response. Just don't swear >:(
Jack Lawton this new playoff system is the hardest thing to win now and just to show that he can win under 4 different formats shows how great he truly is
The current format is why Dale junior is retiring.
It's not real racing and Sr would be vocal about it. He would have burnt France's ears off doing so.
I never liked Dale, but on that I'll agree, He wouldn't have taken the stupid chase sitting down, He would have bitched until it went away.
FrequencyOfThought no Kyle busch is
Everyone thought jeff gordon would be the heir to the nascar throne. that ened up going to jimmie johnson.
But without Jeff I think dale would have had more than 7 championships
Gordon would probably have 7 championships too if he had raced more years in the same format that Petty and Earnhardt did their whole careers, though. Jimmie would have less championships in that format. The change of format benefited Jimmie bigtime and he took advantage.
Nice and humble as we all should be.
Jimmie Johnson's Conclusion Was A Nice One, As He Knows He Isn't The King Or The Intimidator, But He Is Surely The King Of The Active.
He’s not the King, he’s not the Intimidator, he’s the Dominator
Admit it, he was great.. The team was great.. humble man. Well deserved
Congrats #48 Chad Jimmie and crew!
Jimmie is one of nicest cleanest driving drivers he has earned every win and championship
Yes but Dale was better
Class act. Shout out to Jimmie for his moving tribute to the KING and the INTIMIDATOR who will forever be the FACE of nascar.
He's the most humble nascar champion
Richard Petty. Dale Sr. Jeff Gordon. Jimmie J. The Mt Rushmore of NASCAR
2022 Hall of Fame
G.O.A.T.
No moron the greatest all time is Dale
@@austinhiggins4645 can you go 5 secs without saying something moronic
unbelievable
I want to see him get another
Jason Bailey not likely but we’ll see in2020
Three of a Kind....triple 777's
That's a classy speech. Found a new respect for Jimmie after this.
U got that damn right Jimmy. U aren't even Jeff.
Exactly
Dale sr = intimadator
Richard = King
JJ = California kid
He's not the King , And He's not the intimidator, But He is the Dominator
He’s not the king or the intimidator, he’s superman
I'm a sr. Fan Johnson should be called smooth operater. He was the best in his era
Well said Champ.
You and only you has won 5 championships in a row. You!
You are the best #48
Thank Edwards for that on.
Nascar is all about teams. Jimmy's not the best driver in Nascar top 3 but not best wheelman but him and his team deserve 7 because collectively together they are the best in Nascar and they all fought for it. Hes not my favorite driver but Hes extremely humble for all his accomplishments so that's another reason he deserves it. congrats team 48.
FrequencyOfThought He definetly isn't but that's your opinion.
FrequencyOfThought that's your opinion mine is Kyle busch
Monty Johnson thats how i feel as much as a crybaby and emotion wreck he sometimes can be he is im saying this, is one of the BEST drivers to EVER drive in nascar his attitude and lack of championships may show it, but at only 32 he has another avg 10- 15 years to go and has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to be the next Jimmie of his era when its all said and done there about 12 years apart and with everyone leaving and retiring. Kyle just might be the next jimmie.
Elvis is KING hahaha cryle crybaby Busch is not even close to being good the greatest all-time is Dale Earnhardt
he like everyone else will never be the King or the Intimidator.
Can Jimmie Johnson do anything wrong much love to him
Classy...
Hendricks... They have had some classy men behind the wheel...
Class Act
"Superman" now joins the ranks of "The Intimidator" and "The King." Jimmie is amazing!!
If they never changed the Rules Jeff Gordon would have 8 championships.
No he wouldn't shut up
@@rcracer8872 I agree with u for once wow
@@BobbertYates you should always agree with me because then you will always be right
@@rcracer8872 lol u sound like one of those teenagers who thinks hey know everything Sure Buddy Ur like the Darrell Waltrip Of the CZcams Comment Section Dont know Shit about New Stuff And is fucking annoying
@@rcracer8872 actually if u look at the points without the chase jeff would have (btw im not a jeff gordon fan)
These is for the ones that don't know but in the old point system he would only have 4 chanpionships. In that point system he was in you could not win a race and become the champion. Let's say you won a crazy amount of 25 wins before the chase starts (hypothetical). Well when the chase starts you are number 1 well you have 5 bad races and 2 top 5 someone who finished in the top 5 or even ten the last races they would win to me the best driver didn't win. That's how he won many times he would do ok before the chase not win the most races and win the last two or three and boom he wins it all if you win the most races and have the most top finishes you should win in my opinion that's how it was back in the day.
The should go back to the old point system
@@rcracer8872 So you like loser Dale jr too. Worst driver ever in sports.😘
@@michaeljordan9488 JR was a great driver and certainly no loser if you weren't a retarded autistic moron you would know that get help kid you're a dumbass
I am one of those that believes that the driver who wins the most races every year should be the champion. In this case, Jimmie Johnson would have five titles, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2016.
And that last line is why you're the G.O.A.T.
Wrong Dale Earnhardt was is the greatest ever
@@nascarandrc8296 No he wasn't. That honor still belongs to Richard Pettty. Dale Sr. did not get 200 wins, sadly.
"The GOAT" is one of Jimmies nicknames, btw.
@@arbysandtehchief5494 doesn't matter you dumbass petty only won 200 because of the Era he raced under had like 60 races per year and the field was not evenly matched Dale is was and always will be the greatest ever
@@arbysandtehchief5494 nope its dale
GO JIMMIE...GOING FOR #8
Billy Diecast shut the fuck up
DuramaxAD3 boo
Tami Seros BOO
Tami Seros good to see someone else who actually supports Johnson I’m also a fan
Tami Seros even if jimmie Johnson gets number 8 he will still never be as great as Dale Earnhardt
Nobody will ever be good as Petty OR Dale Sr. the way Nascar is now
Let's face it, Chad's the real MVP! How does a man leave that at home to go racing for year's 🤔 you da man!
You are right, but you are Jimmie Johnson.
David Pearson is the greatest driver in NASCAR history. Dude had 100 wins running mostly part time in average equipment compared to Petty. If he had half the back as Petty. He would won more than 200
Dale Earnhardt is NASCAR's greatest driver ever and always will be
@@rcracer8872 Pearson is GOAT.
@@dennismassengill5481 wrong the intimadator is and always will be
@@rcracer8872 you're wrong. Simple as that.
@@dennismassengill5481 nope im 100% correct as simple as that
He's the best and better than those other two guys.
Not even close moron
Dale Earnhardt is NASCAR's greatest driver ever and always will be he would have whipped Jimmie
No he ain't ..he wrecked everyone to get his 7 ..so get bent loset
@@nonameb6054 rubbing is racing you pussy snowflake you are out there to win at all cost not make friends
Dale Earnhardt is NASCAR's greatest driver ever and way better than Jimmie only a chase champ Johnson will ever be
@@nonameb6054 Jimmie Johnson is nothing compared to Dale Sr the greatest all-time Jimmie Johnson wouldn't even have near 7 championships without the chase making it easier to win a championship now child why dont you go give the phone back to mommy until you actually know something about NASCAR
@@nonameb6054 Dale would have wiped the floor with Jimmie Johnson
Brooke and Chads awkward look when Jimmie words his stuff weird hahahaha
But, you are Jimmie.....you are!
He won't be them. His on the same level of course, but Jimmie will always be in his own right a driver to remember, a driver that when watching a race, you'll remember Jimmie racing that.
That they'll never be another like the black #3
I believe had Ray stayed with Jeff, they would’ve got 7. & I believe has they won 96 he would have stayed.
Jeff would've got 7 anyway except the chase became a thing...
Rosen: I am the king of Cars 2.
G.O.A.T
Dale Earnhardt is 🐐
Jimmie Johnson is good but Dale was the greatest all-time
@@rcracer8872 what about Petty?
@@jhenzo hes great too they are all 7× champions
@@rcracer8872 Petty got a whole TWO HUNDRED wins in his career, but okay.
@@jhenzo yeah because he raced 35 years with most of those seasons running 60 races per year with cars that were more dominant than 90% of the field
Class act 💙
He'd have like 3 titles if the old point system was used. Great driver though.
The dog would have a caught the rabbit if he hadn't to stop to take a s***
I miss JJ in a stock car
southern california home of the champions
George Hernandez not really because the top 2 NASCAR drivers all-time are from the south Dale Earnhardt and Richard petty
No, the top drivers are Petty, Gordon, Johnson
deffinatly will never be as good as petty or dale sr. they never spoke from a script they spoke from the heart
I feel like 75% of his fans come from choosing the opposite of Jeff Gordon with a family member.
He isn't Jeff Gordon for speaking, that's for sure.
He doesn't have to be :-)
you have no choice. you will be the new king whether you like it or not!
Knaus with the dime piece....😛😛😛😛
Way does he sound like a robot in this speech
Forget 7 he will get 10 before he is done.
Chris T. I saw something on a nascar website and Johnson said after he won his seventh 3-5 more years like he was going to retire in 2019-2021
That corona tho at 0:34
He shouldn’t be drinking a beer if he has the coronavirus. Good catch
Jimmie Johnson is the John Cena of motorsports.
Yeah. Now stop changing the car color
Everyone can say what they want about Johnson, Jimmie is definitely the best driver of the modern NASCAR era.
Dustin Krueger nope Dale Earnhardt is the greatest all-time
@@rcracer8872 bruhhh he said modern year, Dale Sr is getting you blind, Yeah sure Dale Sr is the best and bla bla bla but ur just saying that in every single comment you find that doesnt say DALE SR IS THE BEST
he needs a nickname what should it be?
i agree, i mean the man won earlier in the year at auto club in the superman car..
AXERAWCHA 52 johnstone or jamstone or goatson
Superman and hopefully 8 time
Axel Rocha JIMMIE THE LEGEND
Axel Rocha Kyle busch deserves it this year