the Sporting News choices for seven athletes of the decade–one in each sport they cover–sparked some intense debate. Three consecutive Cup championships form a pretty good basis for arguing Jimmie Johnson over two-time champ Tony Stewart. The results:
Athlete of the decade: Jimmie Johnson over Tony Stewart
Crew chief of the decade: Chad Knaus
Team of the decade: Hendrick Motorsports
Race of the decade: 2001 Daytona 500, won by Michael Waltrip.(Sporting News)(9-29-2009)
