Jimmie Johnson: Why Prolific Racer Will Suffer Major Downfall in 2012

Following the 2010 NASCAR season, Jimmie Johnson was on top of the world.He had just captured his fifth consecutive Sprint Cup Championship, a record for the sport.2011 wasn't as memorable for Johnson. He struggled throughout the season but made the Chase and was poised to make it a six-peat. Unfortunately for Johnson, his amazing streak came to an end.Tony Stewart won the 2011 championship, winning a tiebreaker over Carl Edwards and ending the incredible run of Johnson, one of the greatest drivers in Sprint Cup history.Johnson spoke of his disappointment in the way his streak ended with Autosport.com: "When I look back on it, I find the way in which we lost it is the tough thing...we beat ourselves, and I just don't want to do that again."...

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