Mirror Driving: Who Shined in NASCAR… & Didn’t… In ’06
Which NASCAR driver was the biggest surprise in 2006, and why?
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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: Bobby Labonte
Oddly enough, Bobby Labonte’s high point and low point might have come all at the same time, at Atlanta March 20.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Dale Jarrett
The high point for Dale Jarrett in 2006 came off the racetrack. In May, he announced he’d be jumping from Ford to Toyota at the end of the season.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Denny Hamlin
The 2006 Nextel Cup season could be considered Denny Hamlin’s high point, with a first-year performance that equaled what many drivers accomplish over a career.
Best of Voices: Juan Pablo Montoya Ganassi’s Best Move in Years
As longtime readers of this column know, I am not a Chip Ganassi Racing fan, but I must admit I’m impressed by the hiring of F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya.
Best of the Top 10: Top 10 Ramifications of Kurt Busch Being Eliminated From the Chase
10. Laughter ensues from Kurt Busch being eliminated at Bristol, of all places; “angels” do not like to be mocked!
Best of Mirror Driving: Lions, Tigers & Tony Stewart
Editor’s Note: With the offseason in full swing, Mirror Driving is off this week. Look for a brand new edition to come out next week …
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Bill Elliott
Reuniting at Kansas in a sponsorship deal with R&J Racing, Bill Elliott had a great run in the retro-looking Melling Auto Parts Dodge, finishing 16th.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: David Gilliland
Gilliland’s high point occurred at the Busch Series race at Kentucky, when he became the first non-Nextel Cup regular to win a Busch race in 2006.