2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Joe Nemechek
Joe Nemechek’s 13th-place finish at Homestead ended the season with a signature seven-race top-20 streak.
Cup Series
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Mark Martin
A ninth-place finish in the final points standings in what looks to be your last legitimate season for a championship might bring many drivers down. In past years, it may have brought down the spirits of Mark Martin.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Jamie McMurray
2006 was Jamie McMurray’s first year at Roush Racing after three-plus years driving for Chip Ganassi. His best race of the year was at Dover in June.
Top 10 NASCAR Driver Letters to Santa
9. Dear Santa, Remember me? Not too many NASCAR team owners do either, and as a result I have had to take a part-time job. This year, could you please bring me a competitive ride in any of the three big series? – Steve Park
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Terry Labonte
By stretching his fuel mileage and not making a final pit stop, Terry Labonte took the lead in the Dodge/Save Mart 350 on lap 72 in the No. 96 DLP car.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Kevin Lepage
The high point for Kevin Lepage was actually a best finish of 21st in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway while driving the No. 49 Dodge of BAM Racing.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Sterling Marlin
Sterling Marlin piloted the Waste Management Chevrolet to its only top 10 of the season at Richmond, showing why he’s been a staple in the Cup Series for years.
Mirror Driving: Who Shined in NASCAR… & Didn’t… In ’06
Which NASCAR driver was the biggest surprise in 2006, and why?
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth was riding high during the first 26 races, soldiering through the “regular season” in his workman-like style to find himself atop the points.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Travis Kvapil
With the team knowing that a DNQ at the Great American Race could make or break their season, PPI Motorsports stepped up to the plate, and so did Travis Kvapil.