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Maybe it's Junior
Sporting News, The, June 17, 2005 by Lee Spencer
As he works with his fourth crew chief in three years, maybe the question should be: Does Dale Earnhardt Jr. have what it takes? Comparing him with a few other drivers who entered Cup at about the same time will help you judge for yourself.
Driver Starts Wins Poles Cup titles
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 196 15 6 0
Has spent three weeks in the top 10 in points this season.
Matt Kenseth 197 9 1 1 ('03)
Was the 2000 Rookie of the Year, beating Junior.
Kurt Busch 163 12 3 1 ('04)
Hasn't been out of the top 10 in points since just after the 2004
Daytona 500.
Jimmie Johnson 124 16 7 0
Never has finished worse than fifth in points.
Ryan Newman 129 11 31 0
Never has finished worse than seventh in points.--L.S.
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