The 43 Days of Daytona - 41st Place in 2005
Over the 43 days leading up to the Daytona 500, I'll be doing a short review/preview of the Top 43 Drivers of 2005.
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Denny Hamlin
#11 - Federal Express
Denny appeared in 7 races in 2005. He finished 41st in points while running for Joe Gibbs Racing, the home team of last year's champion, Tony Stewart, so we know he was in good equipment. He pulled a pole and 3-Top Tens out of those 7 races. His average start was 19th. His average finish was 17th. His winnings for 2005 in the NEXTEL Cup came to $610,030.00.
Denny has a bright future in this sport.
It hasn't been reported, yet, whether he is also going to run a full season in the Joe Gibbs Rockwell Automation #20 Busch car or not. More seat time is a good thing. Look at Carl Edwards last year and Kevin Harvick in his rookie season.
With being onboard, full time, with Joe Gibbs in the #11 this season, look for big things from this driver this year.
Do I think he could go win a championship? Probably not. He'd be a helluva long shot bet. It's possible...that is with Joe Gibbs equipment under the hood and the tremendous potential he showed in the 7 races he ran in '05.
Do I think he could win a race or two and have a good season? Hell yes.
Denny Hamlin
#11 - Federal Express
Denny appeared in 7 races in 2005. He finished 41st in points while running for Joe Gibbs Racing, the home team of last year's champion, Tony Stewart, so we know he was in good equipment. He pulled a pole and 3-Top Tens out of those 7 races. His average start was 19th. His average finish was 17th. His winnings for 2005 in the NEXTEL Cup came to $610,030.00.
Denny has a bright future in this sport.
It hasn't been reported, yet, whether he is also going to run a full season in the Joe Gibbs Rockwell Automation #20 Busch car or not. More seat time is a good thing. Look at Carl Edwards last year and Kevin Harvick in his rookie season.
With being onboard, full time, with Joe Gibbs in the #11 this season, look for big things from this driver this year.
Do I think he could go win a championship? Probably not. He'd be a helluva long shot bet. It's possible...that is with Joe Gibbs equipment under the hood and the tremendous potential he showed in the 7 races he ran in '05.
Do I think he could win a race or two and have a good season? Hell yes.
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