Jimmie Johnson vs Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Jimmie Johnson vs Dale Earnhardt Jr.: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
The rivalry between Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been a defining aspect of NASCAR in the 2000s, with both drivers frequently competing for championships and race wins. Their contrasting styles and fan bases added intensity to their encounters on the track.
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
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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