It took more than a cold beer for Jimmie Johnson to put the 2017 NASCAR season behind him.

WSB-TV sports director Zach Klein visits with seven-time racing champion on the "We Never Played the Game" podcast to discuss his future at Hendrick Motorsports, his "Welcome to NASCAR moment" and a hope that repaving Atlanta Motor Speedway leads to continued success on the Hampton, Ga., track. Listen as Johnson touches on his "legendary" water polo career (then subscribe, rate and review):

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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights for possession during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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