With 47 days left until the Daytona 500, and 47 teams slated to run the full, 36-race schedule, I figured we could go down the list, driver by driver, discussing what we expect each driver to do in 2008.
We'll start with Car #1.
2008 Preview
#: 1
Driver: Martin Truex Jr.
Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops
Make: Chevrolet Impala SS
Team: Dale Earnhardt Inc.
2008 Scheme:
Predictions for 2008: Truex Jr. had a remarkable 2007 season, and has really stepped into the premier driver role at DEI with the departure of Earnhardt Jr. I think that Truex will win a race or two in 2008, but I don't expect him to make the Chase. I see him finishing between 13th and 20th in points. DEI is a three car team, but only one of the teams is really Chase material. Truex will have Mark Martin to look to as a teammate, but other than that, there is a real lack of resources at DEI, with Jr. and Eury gone, for Truex and Bono to pool off of.
Please contibute your predictions and comments for this driver, but please remember to be respectful of other's opinions, and keep it clean.
Tomorrow: #2 Kurt Busch