PLAYERS:
Carl Edwards,
Danica Patrick,
Justin Allgaier,
Kyle Busch,
David Gilliland,
David Ragan,
Josh Wise
Welcome to the March 5, 2013 edition of Start ‘N’ Park Blog’s Stock Watch. Each week we’ll take a look at who’s rising, falling, and treading water in the world of NASCAR. This stretches all division and all aspects of NASCAR, including drivers, owners, crew members, media and fans. Finding their way onto this week’s watch includes Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Martin Truex, Jr., Sam Hornish, Jr., and Front Row Motorsports. Is your favorite NASCAR personality rising, falling, or treading water? Find out below.
Rising
Carl Edwards (Sprint Cup Series) - Edwards snapped his 70-race winless streak to finally get back on the radar in the Sprint Cup Series. He led 122 of the 316 laps and showed what made him the championship runner up in 2011. I think the pairing with Jimmy Fening would do great things, but didn’t expect it this soon.
Sam Hornish, Jr. (Nationwide Series) – Hornish had a very impressive day Saturday, while he didn’t win the race he did finish 7th. That might not sound impr...
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