The Backstretch Blog: The Mentalist

You want to know why Jimmie Johnson has so many championships? Sure he's a great driver, on the best team, with one of the best crew chiefs in the garage. But you want to know why Johnson won 5 straight titles and is in line to win his 6th in 7 years this season? He's better at the mind games than anyone in the garage.

By HEATHER WILLIAMS

October 29, 2012