2011 NASCAR Driver Review: David Gilliland
Despite a solid season, the quality of drivers available on the free-agent market leaves Gilliland unsigned at press time.
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Despite a solid season, the quality of drivers available on the free-agent market leaves Gilliland unsigned at press time.
In what started off to be a disappointing season, James Buescher and the No. 31 team really turned things around.
Clint Bowyer had consistent finishes during the late spring that placed him within the top 10 in points.
Kurt Busch and Penske Racing agreed to part ways on Monday (Dec. 5). Was this the right decision on the part of either side?
Aric Almirola was solid, if not spectacular, and consistency helped him finish fourth in the points for JR Motorsports.
Marcos Ambrose branched out into ownership in 2011, starting Marcos Ambrose Motorsports.
Rusty Wallace stuck with Michael Annett following a DUI arrest preceding the 2011 season.
Though 2011 was pretty poor in terms of performance for Greg Biffle, it’s unlikely that he’ll stay down for long.
AJ Allmendinger has yet to break through for that first Sprint Cup Series victory, but after a number of impressive runs in 2011.
Kurt Busch will not return to Penske Racing in 2012.