2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Matt Kenseth
A victory is extra special for Matt Kenseth, who is known more for his rock-solid consistent finishes rather than dominating double-digit win seasons.
A victory is extra special for Matt Kenseth, who is known more for his rock-solid consistent finishes rather than dominating double-digit win seasons.
After Bobby Labonte scored just one top 10 in the first 22 races of 2007, the addition of Doug Randolph as crew chief met with some immediate positive results.
Did You Notice? That no matter the Race of Champions you set up, it’s impossible to be unbiased? The knock on IROC was that the cars were too NASCAR-focused.
Kasey Kahne went winless, scoring his lone top five in the Bristol night race. At least he can take some consolation from the fact that it wasn’t a fluke.
While optimism was high at the onset of Toyota’s inaugural Cup season – led by past champion Dale Jarrett – things just never seemed to materialize.
Kevin Harvick started out the season in spectacular fashion, capturing the Daytona 500 by passing Mark Martin once they exited turn 4 on the last lap.
Denny Hamlin’s lone win of the season came at Loudon this July and was definitely the high point for the season as much as finishing positions were concerned.
Jeff Green and the No. 66 team struggled through the first four races of the year, but hit on something in the first Car of Tomorrow event at Bristol.
Jeff Gordon put up remarkable numbers all year. He averaged a fifth-place finish in the 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup.
There are few things in life that one can bank on: Death, taxes, and Robby Gordon on a road course.