Post by labontefanboy on Jan 30, 2015 13:22:56 GMT -5
#42 - Chip Ganassi Racing
Driver: Juan Montoya
Sponsors: Havoline, Tums, Juicy Fruit
Crew Chief: Brian Pattie
Manufacturer: Toyota Camry
Juan Montoya Career Statistics
Race-by-Race Chart
2008 Season Outlook
Juan Montoya will finally become a full-time Rookie contender in the Sprint Cup Series in 2008, taking over the seat of the #42 from Jamie McMurray. He's run 5 races over the past 2 years with little success, but has shown promise in the Nationwide Series that has fans optimistic for 2008. The #42 had success in 2003 and 2004 with McMurray, narrowly missing the Chase in '04. But since then, it has floundered with the other CGR teams. With NASCAR switching to the COT in 2008, the playing field should be more equalized, but there's no doubt that CGR will be playing catchup at the start of the season, especially with a rookie driver. However, Montoya is a fierce competitor, and while he will probably get into a scuffle or two due to his temper, his drive to succeed is unmatched and that alone should keep the #42 relevant in 2008.
Driver: Juan Montoya
Sponsors: Havoline, Tums, Juicy Fruit
Crew Chief: Brian Pattie
Manufacturer: Toyota Camry
Juan Montoya Career Statistics
| Year | Age | Races | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Rank |
| 2006 | 30 | 3 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 2007 | 31 | 2 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 2 years | - | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Race-by-Race Chart
| Race | Driver | Sponsor |
| Bud Shootout | n/a | n/a |
| Daytona I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Fontana I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Las Vegas | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Atlanta I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Sonoma | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Martinsville I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Texas I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Phoenix I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Talladega I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Richmond I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Darlington | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| All-Star Weekend | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Charlotte I | Juan Montoya | Havoline Patriotic |
| Dover I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Rockingham | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Michigan I | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Montreal | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Fontana II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Daytona II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Patriotic |
| Indianapolis | Juan Montoya | Juicy Fruit |
| Gateway | Juan Montoya | Tums |
| Pocono | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Watkins Glen | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Michigan II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Bristol | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Chicago | Juan Montoya | Juicy Fruit |
| Dover II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Richmond II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Kansas | Juan Montoya | Tums |
| Loudon | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Talladega II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Charlotte II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Martinsville II | Juan Montoya | Tums Breast Cancer |
| Texas II | Juan Montoya | Havoline Breast Cancer |
| Atlanta II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Phoenix II | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
| Homestead | Juan Montoya | Havoline |
2008 Season Outlook
Juan Montoya will finally become a full-time Rookie contender in the Sprint Cup Series in 2008, taking over the seat of the #42 from Jamie McMurray. He's run 5 races over the past 2 years with little success, but has shown promise in the Nationwide Series that has fans optimistic for 2008. The #42 had success in 2003 and 2004 with McMurray, narrowly missing the Chase in '04. But since then, it has floundered with the other CGR teams. With NASCAR switching to the COT in 2008, the playing field should be more equalized, but there's no doubt that CGR will be playing catchup at the start of the season, especially with a rookie driver. However, Montoya is a fierce competitor, and while he will probably get into a scuffle or two due to his temper, his drive to succeed is unmatched and that alone should keep the #42 relevant in 2008.