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Jimmie Johnson captures historic seventh career NASCAR championship

Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt; the two drivers who had earned seven Sprint Cup championships before Sunday. The question had been asked for quite sometime, will anyone ever achieve the feat again?

At the conclusion of Sunday night’s Sprint Cup finale race at Homestead-Miami, Jimmie Johnson added himself to that list.

Jimmie Johnson crossing the finish line first. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images.
Jimmie Johnson crossing the finish line first. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images.

The sports world has witnessed some spectacular history-making moments in 2016. From the Cleveland Cavaliers capturing their first NBA title, to the Chicago Cubs taking home their first World Series championship in 108 years – it would seem as if the sport’s gods wouldn’t have any more special moments left to share with the world.