Johnson takes pole at Homestead
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Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.
Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items.
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.
By pulling back some, crew chief Chad Knaus has been able to enjoy the Jimmie Johnson dynasty.
Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history.
