During the 2016 Champions Week event, legendary swimmer, Michael Phelps delivered a monologue where he praised NASCAR’s very own seven-time champion.

During the monologue, Phelps stated, “This isn’t just another night for our seven-time champion. He set records and now stands alongside two legends. But for him, it’s more than that. It’s personal glory and the reward for a lifetime of hard work. And for the rest of us, it’s the knowledge that we just watched the greatest driver who ever lived.”

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The year 2016 marked the 7th time Hendrick Motorsports driver, Jimmie Johnson lifted the championship-winning trophy and entered a celebrated league of athletes who have also shared this miraculous feat. People such as Sir Lewis Hamilton in Formula One, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr in NASCAR, and Valentino Rossi in MotoGP among a few others are also a part of the revered seven titles club.

NASCAR fans react to Michael Phelps’ monologue on Jimmie Johnson

Following his seventh title finish back in 2016, Johnson entered the record books with his legacy as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. NASCAR fans were elated after hearing the comments of the iconic swimmer regarding Jimmie Johnson and took to express their feelings.

Fans stated, “I’m sorry but if it wasn’t for the chase Jeff Gordon would be an 8-time champion“

“Johnson is always classy. Nice acceptance speech.”

“That Is Very True He Is The Best.”

“They give them some more next year 8 and some more.”

“And there it was said by another champion.”

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