Jimmie Johnson’s career as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver will end Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, so let’s take a look back on the biggest moments from his Hall of Fame career.
Announcing his arrival
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The first of many
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The Chase for the Cup
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Tragedy in the air
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Healing wounds
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Winning the Daytona 500
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2006 – CHAMPION for the first time
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2007 – Champion over Jeff Gordon by 77pts
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2008 – Champion over Carl Edwards by 69pts
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2009 – Champion over Mark Martin by 141pts
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2010 – Champion over Denny Hamlin by 39pts
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2013 – Champion over Matt Kenseth by 19pts
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Win No. 76
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2016 – Champion over Joey Logano by 3pts
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Seven-time – Among the legends
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The final win
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686 starts; 18,937 laps led, 83 wins; 36 poles; 231 T5s; 373 T10s; 7 championships
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A new challenge
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