Can Johnson make the five pass?

Since Sunday, Jimmie Johnson has entered the closed circle of drivers who have won at least four Sprint Cup Series titles. He is even the first to have won these four trophies in a row. At 34, Johnson still has many years ahead of him and he intends to use them to match the greatest champions of the world. Nascar. For now, he has answered the question that all fans are asking: Can he win a fifth consecutive time?

« It is a goal », he responds on espn. “ But I don't know if it's feasible and I don't even know if I'm going to win another championship. » Questioned in turn, his adversaries seem to accept this possibility. “ Everything is possible », admits Jeff Gordon, also a four-time Champion. “ I think he is capable of doing it next season. »

For his part, Chad Knaus, Johnson's team leader, wants to be calm about his driver's chances. “ We will give everything and we will see what happens », He affirms. " I know Jimmie has the talent and I know we have the talent on the Hendrick Motorsports team to make it happen. »

Denny Hamlin, on the other hand, winner on Sunday in Miami, does not intend to let the driver escape the prize list. “ We will be there in 2010, I promise you. We are one of the few teams that can fight with the 48 every week », he concludes. For now, the drivers will take a few vacations before resuming the 2010 season on February 14 at Daytona.