Jimmie Johnson is far better than Cale Yarbourgh. Johnson grew up in the 70s idolizing Yarbourgh and considered him one of his heroes. It was only 30 years ago from 1976 to 1978 that Yarbourgh won three straight championships then all changed in 2006 when Jimmie Johnson won his first championship and he won two tying Yarbourgh and a fourth in 2009. Deja Vu all over again.