Recently, NASCAR fans were asked their opinion on the greatest Hendrick Motorsports driver of all time. Naturally, this opened the floodgates for a variety of answers.
Before long, two big names emerged as the clear victors, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.
The two former champions are the two most successful drivers in the most successful NASCAR Cup team. However, when it came time to choose between them, the debate grew even more divisive.
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Who do you think is the greatest @TeamHendrick driver of all time? pic.twitter.com/MPcYXXHgI4
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) April 19, 2023
Without a doubt, the statistics put the duo light years ahead of the rest. Though, when it comes to choosing between them, the answer was not as clear cut. Obviously, that didn’t stop NASCAR fans from making good arguments for either driver. Honestly speaking, it is very difficult to come to a consensus, because Johnson has the most titles, but Gordon snatched the most wins.
Jimmie Johnson vs Jeff Gordon: Who is the Hendrick Motorsports GOAT?
This debate is going to rage for a long time, with not much resolution. Truthfully, either driver could be considered the greatest Hendrick Motorsports driver of all time. In Gordon’s favor, his impact on the team was massive, on the track and even off it. As it turned out, he was also instrumental in roping in Johnson to drive for HMS in the #48 car.
Additionally, he was the one who helped HMS build the legacy that it enjoys to this day.
Without @JeffGordonWeb, we wouldn’t have these two… so I’m gonna go with Jeff. pic.twitter.com/aK5w9o1Ov3
— justin (@jcatsby) April 19, 2023
On the other end of the spectrum, the pro-Johnson fans pitched their case, and it was strong. With Jimmie Johnson behind the wheel, he orchestrated one of the most dominant decades in NASCAR. Furthermore, he boasts of a record-equaling seven Cup Series titles, with Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt.
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The best part was that he achieved his seven Cup titles in one of the most competitive eras.
“Jimmie Johnson. Most potent 10 year span in NASCAR history.”
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“Jimmie Johnson 7x Champ.”
“Jimmie Johnson is they even a question?”
Jimmie Johnson. Won 7 titles in one of the most competitive fields in nascar history. Gordon a close second. Larson third and could easily climb the all time Hendrick rankings
— 9️⃣ Guy (@9fan4L) April 19, 2023
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Without a doubt, the pendulum could swing either way, and the answer would be right, no matter what. Both champions have their pluses and minuses. So a case could be made for each one.