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NASCAR fans witnessed history in several forms on Sunday following the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to ever win four-consecutive Cup-level titles when he was declared the Sprint Cup Series Champion for 2009.

“You know, it’s weird, because in the sport, and you’re as good as you were last week, you’re as good as you were the year before, there’s a few marks that we look at,” Johnson said. “It’s just tough to not want to win or win championships, regardless of how many you’ve won or if you have not yet. It’s just what we do. It’s why we put all the time and hours into this deal, and that’s the ultimate reward.“

With his fourth title, Johnson became only the fourth Cup driver to ever win four or more — joining Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon, also with four, and Ricard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, with four apiece. - Full Story by Amanda Vincent – Louisville NASCAR Examiner