So today we head out west for the race at Phoenix International raceway for the second to last race of the year. My favorite driver Jimmie Johnson has a nice lead going into the final two races, although it has been done before I think it’s safe to say he will be our champion again. (sorry folks)

I am amazed at all the Jimmie Johnson bashers as of late, don’t they realize they are watching history being made by a very good driver and a very good race team. Ok maybe I am a little bias but when I hear that this is ruining the sport I have to disagree. Did the Chicago Bulls run with Michael Jordan hurt basketball? Did the New York Yankees of the late 1970’s ruin baseball? Did the Edmonton Oilers of the 1980’s ruin Hockey? I don’t think so. Right now I would love to relive that era again but you know what we will never see that again in our lifetime. That is more reason to embrace what you are seeing and that is history.

In about a week all you will see is newspapers printing articles about a dynasty, is that really such a bad thing? I am also a Dale jr fan but if this was Dale jr doing this there would be no discussion at all. It is a sad double standard that is happening here. Maybe it’s because its a Jeff Gordon teamate or a Hendricks team and everyone is sick of them dominating almost every week. I just think it is wrong.

Would I love it if Mark Martin was able to pull it off and win the chase? Yes I would and I am a Jimmie Johnson fan. You have to have a soft spot for Mark Martin and what he has accomplished and the only thing missing is the Championship trophy. I wouldn’t mind him interrupting Jimmie and the 48 Lowe’s Chevy success, Jimmie would probably be just fine with it himself.

So today at Phoenix we have a lot of things to watch for, and we can’t forget that Jeff Gordon is still in the picture too. I am looking forward to it and after today’s race we will know exactly what the championship points will be going into the last week.

What are you opinions? Let me know leave a comment.

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