2009 NASCAR Driver Review: David Gilliland
Connecting the desperation of a driver looking to take his Cup career off life support, TRG and David Gilliland came together in a move that paid dividends.
Cup Series
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch’s high point of the season came rather early in the schedule when he dominated the spring race at Bristol.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Jeff Burton
After a year of ho-hum finishes, Jeff Burton ended the year with four straight top 10s – including two runner-up finishes in a row to round out the year.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Clint Bowyer
Through controversy, Clint Bowyer maintained a consistent, if less than Broadway-worthy performance level.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Marcos Ambrose
In his first full season on the Sprint Cup tour, Marcos Ambrose acquitted himself well after moving up from the Nationwide Series.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: John Andretti
None of John Andretti’s races were spectacular, but considering the means of the No. 34 team, they got the job done.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: AJ Allmendinger
Coming into the season, AJ Allmendinger had a commitment from Richard Petty Motorsports to run 6-8 races in the No. 44 Dodge due to financial limitations.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Jimmie Johnson
Though fans remain divided over the Chase system, Jimmie Johnson continued to quietly annihilate the competition in the 10-race playoff.
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Mark Martin
If you ask Mark Martin, just showing up to work everyday and with his team on race day. “I’m loving life right now, man… my cup is running over.”
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Jeff Gordon
Undoubtedly, most people will decide Jeff Gordon’s spring win at Texas Motor Speedway will be marked as the highlight of his 2009 season.