As we await the resumption of Jimmie Johnson's final full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, let's take a look back at the series' other famous retirement seasons, starting with the events that led to Richard Petty's "Fan Appreciation Tour" in 1992.

MUSIC
"Running Out" - Patrick Patrikios

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - The old guard
2:29 - Richard Petty
4:24 - Harry Gant
7:02 - Darrell Waltrip
10:54 - Retiring from full-time
16:36 - Jeff Gordon
17:15 - Dale Jr.
18:18 - Matt Kenseth
18:52 - Tony Stewart
19:35 - Closing

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