Jimmie Johnson is on a path to history. He's chasing a dream, one realized by only two men. First, though, he must get to Homestead among the top four in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Then he can think about the potential to win a record-tying seventh Cup title.
Only "The King," Richard Petty, and "The Intimidator," Dale Earnhardt, have hit that number.
Johnson will take the next step toward that goal this weekend at Martinsville. It's a place where he has a good chance to lock into the finale in Homestead. This year's Round of 8 features races at Martinsville — where Johnson has eight wins and an average finish of 7.