Post by labontefanboy on Apr 7, 2015 22:00:19 GMT -5
#42 - Chip Ganassi Racing
Drivers: Juan Montoya, Dario Franchitti
Sponsors: Havoline, Powerade, Target
Crew Chief: Kevin Buskirk
Manufacturer: Toyota Camry
Juan Montoya Career Statistics
Dario Franchitti Career Statistics
Race-by-Race Chart
2008 Season Outlook
The #42 Chip Ganassi Racing NNS team is every uber-traditionalist NASCAR fan's worst nightmare: foreign-born drivers from open wheel racing driver a foreign nameplate. That's right, just about everything about this team is out of the ordinary. The main driver will be Colombian Juan Montoya, an ex-F1 driver who'll attempt 24 races. Those will all be in coordination with his Rookie of the Year campaign in the Sprint Cup Series, as he seeks to gain valuable track time. He pulled off the victory at Mexico last season to the surprise of few, as he is known for being a fantastic road course racer. What he still must work on is his oval track skills, but he is ultra-talented, and many believe he'll start turning the corner this season. Joining him is the Scottish IndyCar convert Dario Franchitti. After making a brief cameo of 4 races last year, he'll increase his share to the 12 races Montoya isn't running as he acclimates to racing with fenders as opposed to without. He's a complete mystery, but he'll probably have some growing pains at a minimum. Overall, this team could be very bipolar. One week, they may be very strong, the next week, they may be complete junk.
Drivers: Juan Montoya, Dario Franchitti
Sponsors: Havoline, Powerade, Target
Crew Chief: Kevin Buskirk
Manufacturer: Toyota Camry
Juan Montoya Career Statistics
| Year | Age | Races | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Rank |
| 2006 | 30 | 4 of 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 2007 | 31 | 17 of 35 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| 2 years | - | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - |
Dario Franchitti Career Statistics
| Year | Age | Races | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Rank |
| 2007 | 34 | 4 of 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| 1 year | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Race-by-Race Chart
| Race | Driver | Sponsor |
| Daytona I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Fontana | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Las Vegas | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Atlanta | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Walt Disney | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Nashville I | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Texas I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Phoenix | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Mexico | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Talladega | Juan Montoya | Powerade |
| Richmond I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Darlington | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Charlotte I | Juan Montoya | Havoline Patriotic |
| Dover I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Nashville II | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Kentucky | Dario Franchitti | Target |
| Milwaukee | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| New Hampshire | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Daytona II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Patriotic |
| Gateway | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Future Stars Showcase | ||
| Montreal | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Watkins Glen | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Michigan | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Bristol | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Chicago | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Dover II | Juan Montoya | Powerade |
| Richmond II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Kansas | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| ORP | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Barber | Dario Franchitti | Target Breast Cancer |
| Charlotte II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Thompson | Dario Franchitti | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Texas II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Memphis | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Myrtle Beach | Dario Franchitti | Havoline |
| Homestead | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
2008 Season Outlook
The #42 Chip Ganassi Racing NNS team is every uber-traditionalist NASCAR fan's worst nightmare: foreign-born drivers from open wheel racing driver a foreign nameplate. That's right, just about everything about this team is out of the ordinary. The main driver will be Colombian Juan Montoya, an ex-F1 driver who'll attempt 24 races. Those will all be in coordination with his Rookie of the Year campaign in the Sprint Cup Series, as he seeks to gain valuable track time. He pulled off the victory at Mexico last season to the surprise of few, as he is known for being a fantastic road course racer. What he still must work on is his oval track skills, but he is ultra-talented, and many believe he'll start turning the corner this season. Joining him is the Scottish IndyCar convert Dario Franchitti. After making a brief cameo of 4 races last year, he'll increase his share to the 12 races Montoya isn't running as he acclimates to racing with fenders as opposed to without. He's a complete mystery, but he'll probably have some growing pains at a minimum. Overall, this team could be very bipolar. One week, they may be very strong, the next week, they may be complete junk.