November 14th-16th, 2008. Homestead Miami
Raceway. This years NASCAR'S Sprint Cup Series concluded the
Ford Championship Weekend. Carl Edwards led the race to win 157
laps at Homstead Miami Speedway and was the fastest. His
speed was not enough, Edwards won the race but steady driving
Johnson won the Sprint Cup Title and a place in NASCAR'S record
books. This was Jimmie Johnson's 3rd consecutive championship
with a 15th place run - beating Edwards by 69 points. Jimmie is
the first NASCAR driver in history to do this since Carl Yarborough won
three consecutive titles 30 years ago.
Johnson's consistent driving of his No. 48
Hendrick Lowe's Motorsport Chevrolet is a valuable key to his
success. It would be no surprise to fans if Jimmie sets a world
record in 2009 by being the only driver to win 4 straight
championships.
Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra launched the
Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation
is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in
need throughout the United States. The foundation strives to
help everyone, particularly children, pursue their dreams.
Photos by Justin Galloway