2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Tony Stewart
Ironically, the high point of the season for Tony Stewart came late, when he won three races during the playoffs after getting knocked out of Chase contention.
Driver and Season Reviews
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: David Stremme
David Stremme managed to break the top 15. He finished 11th at New Hampshire in July, then ended the year on a strong note with another 11th at Homestead.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Elliott Sadler
Earning the third starting spot for the Daytona 500 with a Duel win, Elliott Sadler went on to lead five laps in the race before crossing the finish line in fourth.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Ken Schrader
Ken Schrader and company had their moments, and a nice run at Richmond in September was one of those bright spots.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Reed Sorenson
At Michigan in June, threatening weather caused crew chief Jimmy Elledge to gamble, forcing Reed Sorenson to stay out on worn tires to try and steal the win.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Kyle Petty
Kyle Petty’s best finish on the year was an eighth at Bristol in the spring, but the high point might have come after he fought his way back into the Top 35.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Tony Raines
Tony Raines managed to keep Bill Saunders, owner of the No. 96 car, high enough in owner points to guarantee the team would make the race each week.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Scott Riggs
When Bristol rolled around, Scott Riggs was determined to to get his team to victory lane, even if that meant ruffling the feathers of a four-time Cup champion.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Casey Mears
Casey Mears started the season with a bang. In the closing laps of the Daytona 500, he found himself in an unenviable position.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman’s high point was a third-place finish in the Daytona 500 – his highest ever placement in the Great American Race.