A Look At NASCAR’s 16 Cup Series Title Contenders

September 13, 2018 Jacob Seelman 0 5714

Jimmie Johnson is hoping to bounce back from the worst season of his career during the NASCAR playoffs. (HHP/Ashley Dickerson Photo)

15. Jimmie Johnson – 2,000 points

The mission for Jimmie Johnson simple: survive the opening round. After that, he gets to some tracks where he’s traditionally had speed. The problem is, most of Hendrick Motorsports has mysteriously lacked that speed for much of the season, which will make Johnson’s path towards a record eighth series championship markedly more difficult. Still, Johnson thrives under pressure and can never be overlooked, not to mention he is the only driver to make every playoff in NASCAR history.

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Jacob Seelman

Jacob Seelman, 31, is the founder of 77 Sports Media and the current PR and digital content director for Race Face Brand Development. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and also serves as the full-time tour announcer for the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series. A 12-year veteran of covering all forms of racing, Seelman is a multi-time award-winning writer whose work has been published in both SPEED SPORT Magazine and Athlon Magazine, among other publications. He has also helped to mentor multiple other writers and content creators who have gone on to successful careers in motorsports.