Talladega starts final 6-week run for Johnson and Knaus
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TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Times were already changing long before Jimmie Johnson strolled through a Las Vegas casino unnoticed, full firesuit and all. It was the start of NASCAR's playoffs and the seven-time champion, wearing a flame-retardant billboard, was surprised that he failed to garner even a quizzical stare.
Johnson had already lost Lowe's, the only sponsor he's had at NASCAR's top level. Now he was just another face in the crowd even though the start of the playoffs were just days away and the most decorated driver of his generation was there to promote.
How utterly off-kilter for Johnson.