By the numbers: underdogs seeking the Talladega upset this weekend
Will we see another David vs. Goliath story at Talladega?
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Welcome to Talladega underdogs by the numbers. Which small outfit has the best shot at securing victory at this monster of a track and pulling off the upset? The odds say Front Row Motorsports with drivers David Gilliland and David Ragan. Another racer that needs to be watched his restrictor plate ace Michael Waltrip, who will drive the MWR-supported No. 66 Jay Robinson entry this weekend.
Five Highest Finishing Underdogs at Talladega - Last Five Races
We're classifying underdogs as any winless driver 20th or worse in the championship standings who drives for a team that has less than five wins in their history
Spring 2014
Landon Cassill - 11th
Casey Mears - 14th
Michael Annett - 16th
Jose Wise - 20th
Cole Whitt - 21st
Fall 2013
David Ragan - 6th
David Gilliland - 7th
Michael McDowell - 15th
Travis Kvapil - 19th
Justin Allgaier - 24th
Spring 2013
David Ragan - WINNER
David Gilliland - 2nd
Regan Smith - 6th
Scott Speed - 9th
David Stremme - 12th
Fall 2012
David Ragan - 4th
Travis Kvapil - 8th
David Gilliland - 15th
Terry Labonte - 16th
Bobby Labonte - 18th
Spring 2012
David Ragan - 7th
David Gilliland - 13th
Travis Kvapil - 16th
Casey Mears - 18th
Michael Waltrip - 19th
When the underdogs did prevail
Spring 2013 - David Ragan - Front Row Motorsports
Spring 2009 - Brad Keselowski - Phoenix Racing
These two victors are the only real surprises to take on the best NASCAR has to offer and succeed within the last decade.
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