Car18 asked: Quick stats.
Starts: 251
Top 10s: 154 (over 60%)
Top 5s: 99 (almost 40%)
Wins: 39 (over 15%)
Two championships and a third all but locked up.
I am not a big fan of Jimmie, but man you have to give him his props for his career. On thing I would like to point out is that Jimmie is an awesome driver, but probably not in the top five greatest, but still a great driver, but what is unique about the 48 is the entire time is awesome, from Crew Chief to tire changer to the guy hanging the bodies on the 48. Given no major defections from the 48 team. (trust me, other owners throw big bucks at members of championship teams) This team may be a force for years to come. Look at Jimmie, he is only 33 years old, by NASCAR averages, he has at least 10 more competive years, by average he wins 6 races a year. Do you think he will pass Jeff Gordon by the time he hangs up his helment? The numbers say yes.
ARNOLD