We're Going Streaking 2015

Drivers on a Current Win-Less Streak

By Richard Tix

It's time for NASCAR Behind the Wall's Annual article on 2014 win-less drivers and there current streaks heading into the 2015 season. Not all win-less drivers from 2014 will be listed here, instead we will focus on the most prominent and the ones with the longest active streaks.

• We're Going Streaking 2014
• We're Going Streaking 2013

"We're... We're going streaking! We're going up the quad and to the gymnasium."

"But... everybody's doing it."

Paul Menard (Streak Number: 124 Races)

The longest active streak among drivers I will count for this article, Paul Menard has spent 124 races wondering when his next win will come. He actually has one total win in his 291 career races. But, RCR keeps him around because his Dad can put the sponsors on the table. i have no problem with Paul, but I just think what if we could put a young talented kid in his car and sponsor him? I feel like Menard's dollars would go a lot father with a chance to win. Its hard seeing Paul winning in 2015, if he does I would guess it will be in the first 15 races and not the last 21. On the plus side, he had one of his better campaigns in 2014. 

Clint Bowyer (Streak Number: 77 Races)

Well, Bowyer was on this list last year too. After a 2013 season that brought him and MWR zero wins I thought he would get one in 2014 (after all I gave him an 80% chance). Looks like I was wrong about that. In fact, MWR seemed to lack a lot of speed in 2014 as did JGR. Maybe the new 2015 Camry will help both teams bounce back and help Clint get back in the win column. Bowyer had at least one win in 5 of 6 years from 2007-2012, but has since gone on a 77 race win-less streak. I think Toyota will bounce back some in 2015 and Clint will soon get another chance at winning, but there is no denying he had one of his worst seasons since his rookie year.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr (Streak Number: 76)

I didn't spotlight Ricky last year, giving him a fair chance to get his feet wet on the Cup level. But after two full seasons, year three will be a show me season. Ricky actually regressed in 2014. It could have been the lack of speed with RFR or the competition is just that much better than Nationwide/Xfinity (where he was a Champion). Either way, in 2015 it wont matter, he will have to show something.

Greg Biffle (Streak Number: 57 Races)

Biffle went win-less for the first time since 2011 in the 2014 season. In all, Biffle had a bit of a rough season. As stated above, some of that could have been the lack of speed coming out of the RFR camp. That lack of speed from RFR showed up at Michigan where 2 of Biffle's last 3 career wins have come from. RFR just didn't seem to have it there or many other 1.5+ length tracks. Biffle will now be the veteran at RFR and they will be looking for a win or two from him in 2015.

Martin Truex Jr (Streak Number: 56 Races)

Martin had a good season in 2013 before getting left out of MWR when Napa left town as a sponsor. 2013 also happened to be when Martin picked up last Cup win. He struggled to find any consistency or speed in 2014 with Furniture Row, but they started to put a few good runs together late in the Chase. It will still be hard to pull off a win with such a small team, but it could be possible at one of the two road courses. 

Ryan Newman (Streak Number: 52 Races)

Newman hasn't been the guy that won 8 races in 2003, but he has been a very consistent Cup driver. He has at least 1 win in 9 of his 13 career full time seasons. However, 7 of those 9 he had only 1 win during the season. Meaning, he may put together a win in a season, but streaks can come easy. He didn't win in 2014, but he put together a lot of solid top 10 runs (and very few terrible finishes) which helped him get to the Chase Finale in Miami. 

Matt Kenseth (Streak Number: 44 Races)

Its crazy what a year difference means in NASCAR. One year you are joining a new team and winning 7 races. Then after a full year under your belt with a new team you go win-less. Crazy sport we watch. I think a lot of it had to do with the lack of dominate speed JGR had. I think Gordon, Penske, and Harvick were just that good. If you look at Kenseth's 2014 stats, he had more top 5's and top 10's then he had in 2013 when he won 7 races. So, the wins should come back in 2015.

Tony Stewart (Streak Number: 44 Races)

For the first time in 15 years Tony Stewart didn't win a race. I know you have all heard that by now, but I still find it absolutely crazy. He still sits 2 wins from 50, after I begged to ask the question how many races will it take for him to get to 50? I did not expect it to take until at least 2015, that's for sure. You have to think he bounces back in 2015, but what if Tony Stewart just doesn't find it again? I would hate to see it happen, because when the stars in NASCAR are hot it just brings that much more excitement week to week. 

Jamie McMurray (Streak Number: 40 Races)

McMurray's last non restrictor plate race win came 149 races ago (Daytona/Talladega). Lucky for him, this accounts any kind of NASCAR win, which was only 40 races ago (Talladega 2013). Jamie actually had a very good 2014 season, but he just couldn't escape the bad luck enough to give him a shot at a win. In almost any season his best shot at a win will be a Superspeedway, but he has shown he can win elsewhere (like Charlotte). 

*The Streak Number is the number at the beginning of the 2015 season

We're Going Streaking: 2014

NASCAR Drivers Who Went Win Less in 2013

By Richard Tix

Last year NASCAR Behind the Wall took a look at drivers who were on a win less streak during the 2013 season. This year #NBTW will take a look at drivers who did not win in 2013 and there chances at breaking that streak in 2014. 2014 will be even more important than any other year in recent history because a win and you are practically in the Chase.

Clint Bowyer

In 2013 Clint Bowyer was very good to start the season, consistently good even, and it looked as if it was only a matter of time before he got a win. The previous season he joined up with MWR and broke through with 3 wins on the season. Bowyer had 8 career wins heading into 2013 and left the season with the same. After a disappointing 7th place finish in the Chase Clint will want to get hot early.  With Bowyer being the guy now, no questions asked, at MWR I think he has the best shot at winning in 2014 (of the 2013 win less drivers).
Will he get one?  #NBTW gives him a 80% chance.





Kurt Busch

Most fans will remember that Kurt Busch was fast in 2013, but those fans will also remember the many mistakes he and his team went through on the way to not finding a win.  After doing a heck of a job at Furniture Row, Kurt has regained and trust enough to gain a ride at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014 and automatically became a contender for a win or two this season.
Will he get one? #NBTW gives him a 70% chance

**Edit: 7/7: This should have been an edit awhile ago, but Kurt Busch broke his streak 6 races into the season at Martinsville. He had struggled early and often but as of late has turned it around a bit. Either way, he has a win in 2014 as many thought he would. 

Dale Earnhardt Jr

On this list, Jr is not number one (unlike the most popular driver list). While I do think he has a good shot at getting a win in 2014 after a strong finish in 2013 I do think that Clint and Kurt slightly edge him.  Why do I think this way? In 2013 Jr still only had a handful of races where he actually was in contention for a win. Add that up, with the fact that in the last few years he seems to only contend at a few tracks and his chances diminish. (This is based on percentages, I actually predict he will finally get multiple wins again in 2014, but the fact remains that isn't a sure thing).
Will he get one? #NBTW gives him a 55% chance

**Edit 2/24/14 Well 2014 has started out well for Jr. After the Daytona 500 he already is off of this list and may make me look good by winning multiple races in 2014. Rejoice Jr Nation he got the first one off his chest early!**

Marcus Ambrose

Ambrose went through 2013 without a win, which isn't a huge shock, until you think about how good he is at road courses. I'm sure in 2014 Ambrose is looking forward to turning right again and trying to get back on track in the win category. Not only did he not win at a road course in 2013, but he also had a pretty rocky season in general.
Will he get one? #NBTW gives him a 30% chance. (If you do the real % he has a 0.05% chance, or two out of 36 race chance)






Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Aric Almirola, and Paul Menard

All of these guys went win less in 2013 and it isn't a huge shock that they did. One thing that we can say is that these guys are all young and can still figure it out and find some wins in there career. In fact, Stenhouse was just a rookie in 2013 and has shown some promise. Last season Almirola started off pretty consistent, finding top 15's most weeks, and then the wheels fell off. Menard is the only one of these three that has a win but he seems to be what he is, a top 20 driver who may find a win every few years along the way.
Will they get one? #NBTW gives all of them added up to get one win a 25% chance (about a 8.33% chance each).

**Edit: 7/7: It may have been rain shortened, but Aric Almirola still got his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win at Daytona for the Firecracker 400 (Coke Zero 400). With that win he almost locks himself in the Chase and give RPM a chance to get both drivers in if Ambrose can get it done at Watkins Glenn or gain a few points (12 points out of 16th as of 7/7).

Others still out there: Danica Patrick, Casey Mears, David Gilliland, and Jeff Burton

Who will get a win? Let your voice be heard on Twitter, contact me or use #NBTW.

I think all three could get a win in 2014! 

Jr Nation speaks! Maybe Daytona?

So many coaches gone on Black Monday, David thinks Ambrose would get the can in NASCAR

Jr seems to be in a part of his career many fan (like/dislike) would like to see him win.

Well the article was almost in the "coming days." Kurt gets one in his SHR ride after a win less 2013?

Thanks again Twitter World! Seems like this question was still in the air according to NASCAR fans on Twitter. NASCAR Behind the Wall did have some strong support from Jr, so if we had to pick a Twitter favorite it would be him (but whats new!!). Thank you everyone for your comments and interaction on Twitter!

Driver Spotlight: Martin Truex Jr

Nascar Behind the Wall Driver spotlight: Martin Truex Jr. This segment will be a short article about where each driver is right now during the 2013 season. At the end of the season I will review some of the more interesting stories from Driver Spotlight

Last time we took a look at a Nascar driver it happened to be the other Jr, Dale Earnhardt Jr that is (Check out Driver Spotlight: Dale Earnhardt Jr). This time around we will take a look at Nascar's most recent winner.

I don't always like to spotlight the driver that just won, but in this case when you go 218 straight races without a win you deserve to get a mention. The last time Truex won I had just finished my first year of College, the 35W bridge collapsed (I live in MN so this was very very sad and hit home), the Mitchell Report was released, and the SA Spurs defeated the Clevlend Cav's and Lebron James. His streak was so bad that at the beginning of this season he made the top spot in my "We're Going Streaking" article.

That man has some patients, but oh how sweet that win at Sonoma must have been. Last season it really looked like Truex was settling back in having his best season of his career. He finished 2012 with 7 top 5's and 19 top 10's and had an average finish of 12.1. He also made the Sprint Cup Chase for the first time since 2007 when he had his last win.

Truex finally got that monkey off of his back at Sonoma which comes as a big relief. Now he can
focus on closing out another run at a Chase berth. The win at Sonoma will go a long way in helping him get into the Chase. That all important win could come handy if he needs it but, but as of now he also sits in 10th in the standings.

What I think will be interesting to watch the rest of the way is not only if he can close out a Chase spot but if he can find a way to have his first season with multiple wins? He has had so many races already just this season where he has been a contender that it is possible he notches another one. Maybe at the end of this season I will take a look back at this article and not only find that he made the Chase but got an extra win or two along the way.

Race For a Win: Part Two

In part one I looked at the win less drivers in 2013 who have a good chance to make the Chase with or without a win. In part two I will look at a few more drivers who have not found a win in 2013. These drivers however will most likely need at least one win this season to make the Chase. So lets get on with it and dive right in.

**If you missed it, check out Race For a Win: Part One here**

Denny Hamlin

Well Denny Hamlin finds himself in this situation by chance, bad luck, or whatever you want to call it. His back injury left him sitting on the sidelines being a cheerleader for part of the early season and it left him falling farther and farther back. DH needs to get into the top 20, stay there, and get a few wins to try and nab an WC spot.

A Look Ahead: Lucky for Denny he has won a bunch of races over the past few seasons. He has been racing pretty well since coming back from his injury but that will mean nothing if he doesn't finish first a few times. Nascar has two trips to Loudon (NH) that will be on DH's radar (2 wins, 7 top 5's, 10 top 10's in 14 career races). In fact, Hamlin only has one bad finish, 29th in 2011, at Loudon. The other 3 finishes not in the top 10 were 14th, 15th, and 15th. Unfortunately only the first trip can help his bid at the Chase. Keep an eye on Kentucky as well, as I think it will be a wild card for every driver since it will only be the third time Nascar has raced there.

Will he get a win in 2013?

• As strong as JGR has been, and the fact that DH has been very good when he is in the drivers seat leaves me saying yes. He will be a favorite at Loudon which is within the next 5 races and has a chance in 3 races at Kentucky. If he gets one in the next 5 he has a great chance at the Chase with ATL, Bristol, and Richmond all races he could get another late season win (before the Chase).

Kurt Busch

Kurt is in a place where he can drive all out every week, and that is exactly the style he likes. He has to get wins and he knows it. Kurt has been consistent enough to stay in the top 20 as of late but he will be a guy going for one of two WC spots.

A Look Ahead: Well Kurt has won at Sonoma and even had a 3rd place finish with Phoenix Racing last year. Sonoma is the huge wild card race because guys like Ambrose and JPM come into play there. But also guys like Gordon and past winners have a chance to steal one. Kurt doesn't have to rely on a road course though when he has places like Bristol and ATL in the future.

Will he get a win in 2013?

• I would love to say yes, and there is a chance, but so many guys will be pushing for one it will be very tough. If he has a shot look at either Atlanta or a late season win at Bristol where he use to be a top contender.

Aric Almirola

Here is a tough guy to call for the 2013 season. Its only Almirola's second full season but he has shown in stretches he can be consistent this season. I am not sure it will be enough to crack the top 10 though with so many guys in the middle of the pact fighting to get in. Almirola still doesn't have his first career win either, so its a tough road ahead.

A Look Ahead: This season has looked like the year he could get his first win though. Richmond and Daytona were good finishes for him this year and are both tracks Nascar will get back to before the Chase starts. He has had a short career so it is tough to point out spots, but I think he could make a good run at one of the Michigan races, if not both. He seems to run well at 1.5's as well so he will have some chances down the stretch.

Will he get a win in 2013?

• I predicted he would get one when he was on his top 10 run this season and I will stick by that. I am not sure when his first career win will come but other then Richmond and Daytona I would say watch out for him at the fast Michigan. He is still a long shot to get one though and an even farther long shot to get the WC spot.

Joey Logano

More top 5's (4) and half as many top 10's (6) as in 2012 (in less then half the races). JoLo has looked more comfortable with his new team and new teammate in 2013.  Joey has had some stretches this season where he has looked just as fast as guys like Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson, but he also had some stretched where he has struggled. Up and downs like that are not how you make or even win the Chase but JoLo still has a chance to get a WC.

A Look Ahead: Like I mentioned, he has been up front and looked tough in a few early season races this year, so in the back half he may have a chance to steal a few. The tough part is figuring out where? He has also been up and down at most the tracks in his career while trying to figure each one out. The next time Nascar visits Pocono or Charlotte JoLo will need to strike.

Will he get a win in 2013?

• Well he has been so good in a few races to think he wont get a win. Pocono, Charlotte, or possibly Daytona could be the remedy. I think he could find a win somewhere but I don't think he can steal a WC spot.

Ryan Newman

This has been quite the season for Newman. Last week at Dover he made no friends when getting impatient with Gilliland and they weren't even fighting for a top 15 spot. He also could be looking for a ride next year and has been dealing with the drama of Danica and a slumping Smoke.

A Look Ahead: Well it looks like Stewart-Hass may have turned a corner. Smoke seems to be out of his slump which takes all the talk about whether he can handle a 3 car team with Danica on it out of the question. This past week 2 SHR cars made the top 5. The past three seasons Newman has stolen a win, but just one win each year. Loudon is the track that you have to watch for him to get one, he has 3 career wins there.

Will he get one in 2013?

• He could be the driver that needs it the most. On a struggling team and the possibility of not having a major ride next year puts him the front runner to show what he has left. He has only finished in the top 10 in the standing twice since 2006 so he should be hungry. Unfortunately I don't think he will get one, but may come close.

Martin Truex Jr

Martin Truex Jr has not won a race since 6/4/07 at Dover so why is he on this list? Well because he is due and also because just a few short weeks ago he was 9th in points. Then he had an engine blow and followed that up with a weekend struggle at Pocono. He now finds himself a ways out looking in. That means breaking his win less streak is all the more important.

A Look Ahead: I will start with a look back first: He has 22 top 5's (6 of those 2nd place finishes) since his last win and 64 top 10's.  A place like Bristol could be what he needs. He can beat and bang to find a way to win his 2nd career race (His last 4: 12th, 11th, 3rd, and 2nd). Unfortunately for Truex the place he got his only career Nascar win will fall during the Chase so if he gets one it would have been too late for the #56 team.

Will he get one in 2013?

• I was pulling for him every week he was close early this year, but I just am not sure he has enough strong tracks left before the Chase. He could steal one during the Chase which would be bittersweet if he makes a run back in the point.

**Update 6/25/13: Well I have to say I was wrong about him pulling one out before the Chase, but in any case I will happily be wrong when I was pulling for the guy to snap out of it. It took 218 races but he finally got to taste sweet victory (In the form of wine this time). Now the question since he makes it off this list, will he get another one and will he make the Chase? The win makes it more and more likely but the last 10 races before the Chase will be heated.**

Well that gets a majority of the guys who will have a shot at a win in 2013. As statistic's go there are not enough races for all these guys to get wins. The guys like BK, Gordon, and Hamlin may steal more then one leaving guys like Almirola and Newman, and Truex left waiting for next year. Plus, wild cards like JPM (Sonoma, Watkins Glenn, Indianapolis), Marcus Ambrose (Road Courses), and Paul Menard (Indianapolis) all have a shot at a win in 2013. So who will get one in 2013 and better yet who will get a few and steal a WC spot and have a shot to get hot in the Chase?

Race For a Win: Part One

Well another week and another Jimmie Johnson win. Past that last statement, this article will not talk about Jimmie Johnson again. This article instead will take a look at all the drivers looking to find a win still in 2013 and with that a possible birth into the Chase.

Dover brought Tony Stewart back into the talks of the Chase after a dismal start to the season, the win didn't just give him a shot at the WC, but he is already in 13th place in the standings which means he has a great shot regardless.

So with Smoke leading the way, which other drivers haven't notched there first win of the 2013 season but need to? I will take a look at those drivers and when or if they will find a win in 2013.

**First part of a two part series. The first I take a look at the guys who have a good shot at getting into the Chase without a win. The second will be guys who almost HAVE to get a win or two to get a WC spot.**

Brad Keselowski

Well lets start out with the win less drivers with the guy who finished 2012 as Nascar's newest Champ. BK has been through it all this season but has yet to find his way back to Victory Lane, but he still sits 9th in the points just hanging on. If there is a list of who needs a win the most he would be on it.

A Look Ahead: Well this next week Nascar heads to BK's home track, Michigan International Speedway, where his last three starts have been promising (2nd, 13th, 3rd). He may have a chance to get going at Michigan but he has had better luck ever season in the August race. The newer Kentucky track is where BK needs to take advantage of the other drivers. He and Kyle Busch are the only two drivers to have a win at Kentucky (BK's other finish is 7th).

Will he get one in 2013?

• I think it is hard to bet against the former Champ. Tracks like Kentucky, Bristol, or even the second stop at Dover should all be places he runs strong.

Dale Earnhardt Jr

Second guy on the list is Jr, we get to him early in this list because his last win was in the June Michigan race in 2012. Last year he broke his long win less streak at this track and in the past has run well at MIS. He has been hot this season (not as hot as last year to this point) and is almost a lock for the Chase.

A Look Ahead: Well he does run well at MIS so this week should be a good week to watch and see if JR Nation gets to rejoice again like one year ago, but he also has a chance with the second trip to Daytona coming up. He has two runner up finished in the last 3 trips to Daytona including this years 500.

Will he get one in 2013?

• I hate to say in Jr Nation but I just am not sure he will. Last year he had a great season, even better then this one, and he managed one win. He does have the benefit of running for Hendrick so I wont count him out. Look out at the afore mentioned and also maybe the second trip to Martinsville.

Greg Biffle

Let's move on to Biff, the guy who came second to JJ at Pocono. He has not been on many peoples radar in 2013, as has been the case with a lot of Ford drivers. Luckily for Biffle he is heading to a track this next week that he has won at. Actually Biffle, along with Jr, won at Michigan last year (and has 3 career wins).

A Look Ahead: As mentioned, Michigan is a track Biffle could have a shot at if he is truly figuring out this new Ford. Last year he also finished 4th in the June race at MIS. Biffle also has 2 career wins at Kansas which is in the near future. Biffle most likely will have some strong runs at 1.5 mil tracks so he could bust out then.

Will he get one in 2013?

• If you look at the past 6 season Biffle has gone every other year notching 2 wins or no wins. This would be one of those years falling on a zero win year. Will he follow that pattern? I am not sure he will get one, but mostly because Ford's have just been a step behind the Chevys and Toyotas.
• **Update 6/16/13: Well the week the articles come out one driver checks his name off the board. Biffle and Ford get out of there 2013 slump at a Michigan track where Fords (namely Jack Roush Fords) have found good success. Now the question is, well Biffle find another win to makes sure he gets into the Chase?**

Clint Bowyer

A guy running as consistent as Bowyer doesn't need to worry about wins, but try telling a driver he doesn't need to win to get into the Chase. Bowyer is upset every week he doesn't get a win so 2013 hasn't been his year. In 2012 he finished the year having a very strong Chase and it has followed this season.

A Look Ahead: Well Sonoma is coming up soon and last year he snuck out a win there. In his 7 career starts at Sonoma he has 5 top 10's, 4 top 5's and a that win in 2012. I would say he will be a front runner or needs to be. In 2012 he also notched a win at Richmond and has a history of running well there.

Will he get one in 2013?

• Considering only once in the last 6 season Bowyer hasn't notched a win, 2009 being the year he didn't, I think its safe to say he will get one in 2013. I think he has a chance to get real hot and find a few wins this year like he did last year (3).

Jeff Gordon

Gordon is on the boarder of needing wins to get in the Chase or being able to without one (or more).  He made the first list because I have about 5 or 6 more drivers who almost certainly need the wins to get into the Chase. For Gordon, long gone are the days where he could strike for double diget wins in a single season.  Last season he had 2, Pocono which Nascar was just at and the last race of the 2012 season, Homestead.

A Look Ahead: Gordon was runner up 4 other times in 2012 and most of those came down the stretch. Places like the second trip to Dover, Pocono, and Richmond are all tracks I can see Gordon getting a win at. Also to add to that list a place like Atlanta where Nascar visits once and Gordon has finishes of 2nd (2012) and 1st (2011) in the last two could mean a visit to Victory Lane.

Will he get one in 2013?

• 87 career wins, 301 top 5's, 418 top 10's, and a Hendrick Motorsports car....It's tough to bet against Gordon. In the last four races Gordon does have two 3rd place finishes and has looked poised to be a front runner again. I think he gets at least one this season and will slip into the Chase, but it wont be easy.

We're Going Streaking

A few weeks ago in Phoenix we witnessed Carl Edwards finally break his win less streak. After a few season's where it became normal to see Edwards do a back flip after finishing first, he went 70 races without thinking about acrobatics. The US Girls Gymnastics's team had achieved Gold in the meantime. At Phoenix International Speedway we got a glimpse of classic Carl and after that win he continued the hot streak with a 5th place finish. Carl had to be the most notable of divers to have a win less streak, but lets take a look at the drivers left and who could snap the streak this year. Boys we are streaking...

Martin Truex Jr

Truex's last win came in 2007 at Dover, it also happens to be his only win in his Sprint Cup Career. Truex has one top 10 on the season and that was last week at Las Vegas. He couldn't seem to stay out of trouble at Phoenix and finished up 36th. His Michael Waltrip teammate Clint Bowyer notched 3 wins last year while Truex had one of his finest seasons with 7 top 5's and 19 top 10's. It is only a matter of time before he gets his second win in the books. Look out at Dover this year, where he has his only win and also has two career poles.

**Update 6/25/13: Well it looks like at least one guy will get off this streaking list. Martin Truex Jr found a comfort in turning right and broke his streak at 218 races at Sonoma. Now the question is, is he done winning this year? He has been having another strong year and may get another one before one of these other guys get out of there slump.**

 

Mark Martin

 

Another Michael Waltrip driver and Truex's teammate, Mark Martin has been on a win less streak since 2009 at New Hampshire. That is 108 races, and 12 skipped races for Martin without winning.  Martin has 40 career victories and I don't know a Nascar fan that wouldn't mind seeing him get back to victory lane at least one more time. Mark Martin is 6th in the points standing so far with a 3rd place finish at Daytona and also had the pole at Phoenix. He has been a dream in the Aarons dream machine notching 10 top 5 finishes last year. Hope he has one last chance to celebrate in victory lane.

 

Jeff Burton

 

Jeff Burton has 21 career victories but hasn't celebrated one since 2008 at Charlotte. Burton use to be Mr. Consistent when it came to Nascar, qualifying for 3 straight years, (06, 07, and 08) he has only been back once in 2010. Burton has the longest active streak on this list as a driver who last won with the same team he is on currently, Richard Childress Racing. Burton is in the same boat as Martin, aging and looking for one last shot at glory. Both may go down as 1 and 2 of the greatest drivers never to win a Nascar Cup title.

 

Jamie McMurray

 

McMurray hasn't notched a win since 2010 at Charlotte, same as Burton. In 2010 McMurray also had 2 other wins giving him 3 on the season which doubled his total of his career. Last season McMurray was a non factor, only finishing in the top 10 three times. This season hasn't started much better with a 32nd, 22nd, and 13th, it could be another long season for McMurray.

 

Juan Pablo Montoya

 

Another teammate tandem on this list. Earnhardt Ganassi teammates McMurray and Juan Pablo are both in slumps but Montoya may have an easier out this season. 39th, 12th, and 13th so far on the season, Montoya hasn't started much better than McMurray, 2 top 10's last year, and only 2 career wins. All of these stats from the past are worse than McMurray, but Montoya has Road courses to fall back on. Montoyas last win was in 2010 at Watkins Glen (A road course). He has yet to win at an oval track, but look for a strong finish at Watkins Glen or Sonoma.

 

• Other notables: Bobby Labante, David Reutimann, Casey Mears, and Terry Labante

 

So who is going to be the next Carl Edwards and break the win less streak and who is going to be Frank Ricard?



 

"We're..We're Going streaking!! We're going up the quad to the gymnasium."