Dale Earnhardt Jr vs Jimmie Johnson
Dale Earnhardt Jr vs Jimmie Johnson: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jimmie Johnson?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson had a fierce rivalry during the 2000s, marked by numerous head-to-head battles in the Chase for the Cup. Johnson's consistency contrasted with Earnhardt Jr.'s emotional racing style, creating a compelling narrative in NASCAR.
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins26
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens260
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles15
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins24
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Top Tens96
Top honours
- NASCAR Busch Series Champion1998, 1999
- Daytona 500 Winner2004, 2014
- NASCAR Most Popular Driver15 consecutive years (2003-2017)
- Bill France Award of Excellence2017
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Jimmie Johnson
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins83
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens375
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles36
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins1
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Wins0
Top honours
- NASCAR Cup Series Champion7 titles (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016)
- Daytona 500 Winner2 wins (2006, 2013)
- ASA National Tour Rookie of the Year1998