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2		Jeff Gordon 24 - Dupont
		As driver of the #24 car, Jeff Gordon is a four-time NASCAR Nextel Cup series champion and three-time Daytona 500 winner. He and his Rainbow Warriors are known for pulling it out at the line.
4		Kyle Busch 5 - Carquest
		Nicknamed Shrub in reference to his older brother Kurt, Kyle is well on the way to making a strong name for himself in the Nextel Cup Series after working his way from the Craftsman Truck and Busch Series. He was the youngest winner ever in 2005 and won Rookie of the Year.
6		Matt Kenseth 17 - Dewalt
		Matt made his Cup debut filling in for Bill Elliot at the 1998 Dover, AL race, where he finished sixth. In 2000 his entire team joined Roush Racing and has had success ever since, including a Cup championship in 2003.
8		Jeff Burton 31 - AT&T
		Another driver with an older brother, Jeff has also made a name for himself with 19 race wins and 7 poles. Unfortunately lawsuits over the branding of the 31 car have overshadowed Jeff's driving and as a result of the agreement reached in September, he will have to find a new sponsor by 2009.
10		Kurt Busch 2 - Miller Lite
		Kurt debuted in the NASCAR Cup series in 2002 with four wins and twelve top fives. In 2004 he won the Championship and in 2005 finished 10th in points even though he missed the last two races. Kurt gave female race fans an "awww" moment when he asked his girlfriend to marry him while attending a Grand Prix race.
12		Denny Hamlin 11 - FedEx
		Denny began racing in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2004 with Joe Gibbs racing and has moved from there to Busch to Nextel Cup. After a disappointing 28th place finish in the Daytona 500, Denny has moved up through the ranks with three career cup wins since then and could still end up in the top ten with a solid top 5 finish this weekend and a lap led.

2007 Sprint Cup Champion!

Jimmie Johnson

48- Loew's

Jimmie Johnson is used to firsts, including being the first (and only) driver to win the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, the Aaron's 499 and the Championship, which he did last year.

Jimmy was able to acheive his a second Sprint Cup Championship in a row at Homestead on November 17, 2007.

3		Clint Bowyer 07 - Jack Daniels
		Even though Clint Bowyer is a relative newcomer to the Cup series debuting in 2005, he has had a win and two poles in the 2007 season as well as sitting a solid third in the points race. Clint also ran a partial schedule with the Busch series and selected races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series.
5		Tony Stewart 20 - Home Depot
		With two championships under his belt, Tony Stewart has moved easily between stock car and open wheel racing, exceling at both. He has posted three wins in 2007 and continues to entertain the crowds, not only with this driving skills, but with his often colorful language and remarks.
7		Kevin Harvick 29 - Shell/Pennzoil
		- Named Rookie of the Year in 2001, Kevin enjoys success in both Nextel Cup and the Busch Series. He is most recently known for his dramatic win during the 2007 Daytona 500 when he beat Mark Martin by .020 seconds.
9		Carl Edwards 99 - Office Depot
		As the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, Carl is enjoying success on both circuits. He made his Nextel Cup debut in 2004 and finished 10th. He is a full-time driver for both Busch and Nextel and has had over 10 top-10 starts this season.
11		Martin Truex Jr. 1 - Bass Pro Shops
		Two-time Busch Series Champion Martin Truex started his full time Cup season in 2006 for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. He finished 19th in points last year and was considered to be a contender for the Championship for 2007. Martin will take over as senior driver for DEI when Dale Jr. leaves at the end of this season.