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.
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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.
Contrary to reports on SceneDaily, at this time David Starr is still employed by Red Horse Racing and has not been released from the team.
After a two-year absence, Ward Burton made his long-anticipated return to Nextel Cup competition in October at Martinsville.
After a dismal start to the season that included two engine failures in the first nine races, Greg Biffle starting firing on all cylinders during May.
5. Head to a NASCAR Nextel Cup team’s shop in Mooresville. If you squint really hard at the cars through the glass of the viewing area, they almost look like they are making laps.
Editor’s Note: In honor of the 2006 Nextel Cup champion celebrating in New York City, the Mirror Driving crew has decided to throw a little …
Frontstretch would like to congratulate the three drivers who added champion to their list of accomplishments in 2006, along with the teams and crew chiefs that helped make it all happen!
10. Making fun of Kurt Busch.
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Jimmie Johnson’s season-ending performance left no doubts as to who was the best of the best in 2006. The ninth-place finish was his worst in six races.