THE NEW KING Jimmie Johnson moves to the head of the class with his seventh NASCAR Cup Series title

摘要

The generations-old argument about NASCAR's all-time best driver generally focuses on two Southern icons: Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt. When asked, Petty always lobbies for beloved rival David Pearson, saying if Pearson hung a right at the start-finish line, Petty would follow since Pearson always knew what he was doing. Seldom do other candidates emerge when the conversation turns to who is truly the greatest driver in NASCAR history.