Jimmie Johnson needs a rival in NASCAR

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Jeff Gordon had Dale Earnhardt as a rival. Jimmie Johnson has no one.

Maybe that’s why NASCAR is hard to watch these days.

Gordon was asked about his rivalry with Earnhardt and how it led to the increase in the popularity of NASCAR.

Gordon also was asked if he thinks Johnson is getting unfair criticism for being too dominant over the last three years.

Go to Haddock in the Paddock to find out how Gordon answered those questions.

-- Tim Haddock

Photo: Jeff Gordon (pictured) and Dale Earnhardt created a rivalry that still exists in some parts of NASCAR nation. Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama is one of those places. NASCAR needs Jimmie Johnson to find a rival to make things interesting again. (Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)