NASCAR veteran Johnson sure he's got plenty left in tank

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Jimmie Johnson has a reputation as a bland and boring NASCAR champion, a guy who loves his ice cream the same way he presents himself - plain and vanilla.

The reputation was earned through his workmanlike approach while winning five straight NASCAR titles. Boring he is not.

Johnson's commitment to excellence in everything he does makes him not just one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history but also one of the most well-rounded and interesting athletes in the world. Now he gets to show that because home-improvement company Lowe's is leaving the sport after 18 years as the only Cup Series sponsor Johnson has ever had.