Whatever happens during the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson has lived a charmed life in a death-defying sport.
A record-tying seven championships, $150 million in winnings, universal popularity among fans and undying respect from his fellow drivers are the stuff of dreams.
Johnson still is not satisfied. The 44-year-old seeks to add another entry to a Hall of Fame résumé with one more win as a full-time Cup Series driver and slip into the 2020 NASCAR playoffs on his final attempt.
Hollywood — not to mention NASCAR officials and fans, or even Johnson’s peers — would not be able to better script the No.