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Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of becoming the fourth member of the four-title club.
Fourth titles notable for more than just the number
Four-time champs fourth title came at crucial career point
Cup Series
Season Champions
Pos. Driver Titles
1. Dale Earnhardt 7
Richard Petty 7
3. Jeff Gordon 4
4. Jimmie Johnson 3* (4)
David Pearson 3
Lee Petty 3
Darrell Waltrip 3
Cale Yarborough 3
STP's sponsorship of Richard Petty's No. 43 changed the sport forever.
Day-glow red and Petty blue
1972 Cup Standings
Pos. Driver Points Wins T-5 T-10
1. Richard Petty 8,701 8 25 28
2. Bobby Allison 8,573 10 25 27
Dale Earnhardt had nine wins in his 1990 championship season.
Heartache to celebration
1990 Cup Standings
Pos. Driver Points Wins T-5 T-10
1. Dale Earnhardt 4,430 9 18 23
2. Mark Martin 4,404 3 16 23
Jeff Gordon's 2001 title with Robbie Loomis is his only one without the help of Ray Evernham.
The 'sweetest' one
2001 Cup Standings
Pos. Driver Points Wins T-5 T-10
1. Jeff Gordon 5,112 6 18 24
2. Tony Stewart 4,763 3 15 22
