Championship thoughts
NASCAR wrapped up its season from New York with the 2006 Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. From fire suits to formal suits, it was a night for the stars of the Chase for the Nextel Cup to collect their winnings and celebrate their achievements.
None should be prouder than Jimmie Johnson.
As amazing as it sounds, Johnson collected a whopping $16 million for his first championship season. For the stereotype of turning left, it's a pretty lucrative deal, all across the board.
From the Times Square Victory Lap to the red-carpet atmosphere of the awards celebration, NASCAR has truly arrived on the big stage.
Don't believe everything you hear about the TV ratings, either. The biggest reason for the lower ratings wasn't NBC's philosophy of five minutes of racing, then five minutes of commercials. It may be hard to believe, but there are a ton of choices for couch potatoes to get their sporting fix every weekend.
From start to finish, NASCAR's season was worth the viewing for those who stuck around.
With ESPN returning to the mix, 2007 will offer even better viewing for race fans everywhere.
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