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Six-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson tied seven-time champ Dale Earnhardt’s mark of 76 career premier series victories by virtue of his overtime win at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon.
NASCAR Nation took to Twitter to congratulate “Six-Time” for reaching such a historic and revered mark.
Respect pic.twitter.com/0pG5hiGiJ5
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) February 28, 2016
Congrats to my friend and teammate @JimmieJohnson on tying my father today in Cup wins. Proud to have ran 2nd on this momentous occasion.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 28, 2016
Amazing career @JimmieJohnson! 76 wins tying my dad and you are in incredible company with wins and championships. Pretty cool to see.
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) February 28, 2016
Well said!!! Great job @JimmieJohnson https://t.co/VKyXo8fwkI
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) February 28, 2016
This is @JimmieJohnson‘s 76th career victory. He ties Dale Earnhardt Sr. In all-time wins!
— TheNASCARFoundation (@NASCAR_FDN) February 28, 2016
Congrats @JimmieJohnson @TeamHendrick on the big win. Good to see @kennyhabul smiling in victory lane! �� @SE1Solar
— Michael Waltrip (@mw55) February 28, 2016
Congrats @JimmieJohnson and #48 team.��
— Miguel Paludo (@miguelpaludo) February 28, 2016
Congrats on the W @JimmieJohnson, hurry up with VL…. #myridehome
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) February 28, 2016
Congrats @JimmieJohnson and family. You the man https://t.co/SE6dc1qTPf
— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) February 28, 2016