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Richard Petty says there's no way to compare himself with Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson

With a highest-finishing position among Championship 4 drivers Sunday at Homestead, Jimmie Johnson can join The King and The Intimidator as the only Cup drivers to win seven championships.

Despite the hype surrounding Johnson's quest, Richard Petty hasn't spoken to "Six-Time" about the potential feat.

"I haven't talked to Jimmie," Petty said, via ESPN.com. "I've been too busy answering questions about Jimmie so I haven't got a chance to talk to him."

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Petty, who won his seven season-long points championships during a stretch of 16 years, says Johnson's dominance reminds him of himself and Dale Earnhardt.