Daytona 500: 10 Days and Counting
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 5:19pm CST
By Luke, Thunder Lounge
Published on Thunder Lounge.
Kevin Harvick
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2007 Stats
- Organization: Richard Childress Racing
- Car Number: 29
- Crew Chief: Todd Berrier
- Sponsor: Shell/Penzoil
- Points: 10th :: 6199 :: -524
- Starts: 36
- Poles: 0
- Wins: 1
- Top 5’s: 4
- Top 10’s: 15
- Winnings: $7,494,590
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2008 Preview
- Organization: Richard Childress Racing
- Car Number: 29
- Crew Chief: Todd Berrier
- Sponsor: Shell/Penzoil
Hello RCR! After making a media frenzy out of how much they had improved in 2006, 2007 smoked it. Putting all three drivers into the Chase, RCR once again showed it can be a major player on the circuit. Not that anyone didn’t believe it before, but this solidified their comeback and their standing as an organization that’s a threat for the Championship.
Kevin Harvick had a good 2007 season. Not spectacular, but it was pretty darn good. Coming out of the gates to take the checkers in the Daytona 500, amid a flaming ending and a battle with Mark Martin, it was a finish for the ages, record books, and conspiracy theorists everywhere. What more can you ask than that?
Continuing on, Kevin had some nice remarks about Kurt Busch, and last August had some choice words for Mr. Montoya as well. That those words were exchanged in the middle of the track, under caution is another story. It also marked a change in NASCAR, one which was played up during the media tour in January. Jeff Gordon was fined for less at Bristol two years ago, and there was quite the buzz wondering what would become of the incident. NASCAR did nothing, which was the right call.
Kevin didn’t perform as well when it came time to Chase the title, however to at least have made the Chase says something. Many drivers out there would love to have had that problem. Ending up in 10th wasn’t exactly on their minds, but it’s still quite an accomplishment nonetheless.
Looking ahead to 2008, RCR is poised to continue to make strides towards the Championship as they build upon the success of 2007. With the engine partnership with DEI solidly in place, the motors should be solid. Especially on the plate tracks, where DEI has a few tricks left in the bag. While RCR was no slouch, there is always room to improve no matter who you are.
Note: information is accurate as of date published. Check Thunder Lounge for additional updates and information.
Filed Under: Drivers, Kevin Harvick, Nascar, Nextel Cup, Richard Childress Racing #29, Sprint Cup, Teams
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