2012 NASCAR Driver Review: David Ragan
David Ragan got a nice Christmas present this past month in the form of a wife. He married his girlfriend Jacquelyn Butler, who’s no stranger to racing competition either.
Cup Series
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Regan Smith
While it came at the expense of fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., Regan Smith’s shining moment came when he had the opportunity to compete in Hendrick Motorsports equipment for two races.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: David Reutimann
David Reutimann won the only races in the history of MWR before this season, but found himself looking for a ride after 2011.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Juan Pablo Montoya
Qualifying for two consecutive pole positions in August (at Pocono and Watkins Glen) was the highlight of Montoya’s year.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Paul Menard
If there is one aspect of Paul Menard’s Sprint Cup career that stands out, it is the fact that he is good… just never great.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Ryan Newman
2012 was not a banner season for Ryan Newman. After he won at Martinsville in April, it looked like he and teammate Tony Stewart might be forces to be reckoned with throughout the season.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Mark Martin
The combination of Mark Martin, Michael Waltrip and Brian Vickers did a solid job behind the wheel of the No. 55 Toyota, propelling the team to a 15th-place finish in the owner standings.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Jamie McMurray
Jamie McMurray was less than sanguine in August, explaining, “We haven’t had a very good year, but our cars haven’t been very fast.”
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Casey Mears
Casey Mears drives for the single-car Germain Racing operation, which is looking to expand down the road but remains primarily focused on its No. 13 Ford.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Joey Logano
In June, Joey Logano scored his first pole of the season at the tricky Pocono Raceway. By weekend’s end, he was still atop the leaderboard, having won his first Cup Series race since 2009.