Does any one else believe that Jimmie is washed up this year?

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I really thought that Jimmie had signed out for last year once the season got going. He had a different attitude. He was cocky and way too confident for me. But he won another championship! So what about this year can he do 4 in a row?
 
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Welcome to the board. Are you really serious? JJ and Chad have the chase figured out. If they don't win, it will be because of bad luck in the last 10 races.
 
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So what about this year can he do 4 in a row?
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Of course. The only question that needs to be asked is who will actually accumulate the most points through the whole season rather than just the last 10 races.
 
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Wouldn't surprise me if he does. I agree with doing something to prevent run aways for the championship. I don't really like the chase though. I do not know how to do it otherwise.

Go Tony Stewart...interested to see how he does being an owner this year
 
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footballref said:
Wouldn't surprise me if he does. I agree with doing something to prevent run aways for the championship. I don't really like the chase though. I do not know how to do it otherwise.

Go Tony Stewart...interested to see how he does being an owner this year
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See, I don't get this. If a driver/team is good enough to run away with it, more power to them. Greatness and domination should not be penalized.
 
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The title to this thread is asking a ludicrous question. The 48 team will only be washed up if Johnson leaves it, not a likely scenario.

I would make him one of the drivers to beat again in 2009. Having said that, I am thinking of Carl Edwards as my pick at this time. I would also expect Jeff Gordon to be much more competitive next year.

I'll go way out on the limb and say the 2009 Cup winner will be from either Hendrick, Roush or Childress.
 
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nhibbs said:
I really thought that Jimmie had signed out for last year once the season got going. He had a different attitude. He was cocky and way too confident for me. But he won another championship! So what about this year can he do 4 in a row?
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I will never count out Chad Knaus until he's mathematically eliminated.
 
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I am not sold on JJ as an individual. I don't believe he is one of the best tallents as a driver. Having said that de is not far off. Chad Knaus is definately the best crew chief in the business and is the glue to the 48 team. He knows exactly what JJ and the 48 team needs and as long as he is on JJ's pit box he will be a contender.
 
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I think JJ is one of the smartest and most consistent drivers in the sport. He has that attitude though that he wants to win when he can. What he done towards the end of the year at that one race - maybe Charlotte or Atlanta - that Edwards won really showed me he can wheel the car when he needs to. He restarted near the rear of of the lead lap cars with just a few laps to go and came all the way up to second behind Edwards. When they interviewed Edwards in victory lane they asked him what he thought about Johnson's run to the front and he said what do you mean and the pit reporter said he came in second. Edwards just shook his head and said MAN he's good.

Saying all of that I realistically right now give 5 drivers a chance to win the Cup next season IMO:

Johnson, Edwards, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, and Kevin Harvick. I think the winner will be one of those 5 guys.
 
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jhen713 said:
I am not sold on JJ as an individual. I don't believe he is one of the best tallents as a driver. Having said that de is not far off. Chad Knaus is definately the best crew chief in the business and is the glue to the 48 team. He knows exactly what JJ and the 48 team needs and as long as he is on JJ's pit box he will be a contender.
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I disagree, I think Jimmie is one of the best drivers in Nascar. His style is not to drive through the grass or do something crazy like Kyle Busch might do. He is a driver that knows how to save equipment and only use what is needed to win. He is a smooth driver that runs his line as consistent as anyone on the track. That is how you run quick lap times. To the fan it looks boring at times and might appear that he is not doing much as a driver. The main reason I think Jimmie is one of the best drivers is because many of his fellow competitors have said he is one of the best drivers out there.
 
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DownNDirty said:
I think JJ is one of the smartest and most consistent drivers in the sport. He has that attitude though that he wants to win when he can. What he done towards the end of the year at that one race - maybe Charlotte or Atlanta - that Edwards won really showed me he can wheel the car when he needs to. He restarted near the rear of of the lead lap cars with just a few laps to go and came all the way up to second behind Edwards. When they interviewed Edwards in victory lane they asked him what he thought about Johnson's run to the front and he said what do you mean and the pit reporter said he came in second. Edwards just shook his head and said MAN he's good.

Saying all of that I realistically right now give 5 drivers a chance to win the Cup next season IMO:

Johnson, Edwards, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, and Kevin Harvick. I think the winner will be one of those 5 guys.
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I agree and might add Biffle to the list of potential cup title winners.
 
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jhen713 said:
I am not sold on JJ as an individual. I don't believe he is one of the best tallents as a driver. Having said that de is not far off. Chad Knaus is definately the best crew chief in the business and is the glue to the 48 team. He knows exactly what JJ and the 48 team needs and as long as he is on JJ's pit box he will be a contender.
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Agree 110%.
 
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DownNDirty said:
Saying all of that I realistically right now give 5 drivers a chance to win the Cup next season IMO:

Johnson, Edwards, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, and Kevin Harvick. I think the winner will be one of those 5 guys.
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In place of Kyle Busch, I would put Matt Kenseth. Why? He is about ready to leave Roush, so will be motivated to showcase his talent. In turn, Roush will want to do everything they can to keep him. I don't see Ky Busch having the same kind of year as 2008.

Otherwise, I agree with the other four.
 
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