My NASCAR Dream Team

I really cannot take any credit for this article. It was purely a natural reaction after I read "Open Mic: S.M.'s All-Time Favorites from All Three NASCAR National Series" by S M Napier.

I liked his article so much that I decided I had to create my own DREAM TEAM!

For my organization, I’ve chosen three drivers in each series. I’ve also chosen a sponsor for each of my drivers.

1) Johnny Benson

Why JB? I was at Michigan in June of '06. I watched him win for the first time in his home state. I was there again in '08 when he finished second. I think that was one of the most exciting truck finishes I've ever seen.

His sponsor? Pearl Vision. Ok go with me on this; remember, this is a Dream Team. Why Pearl Vision? JB is the only driver I know of to race with his glasses on. What better way to raise ROI, than have JB sport the latest frames from victory lane!

2) Scott Speed

I'll admit that I don't know much about Scott Speed, but from what I have read and watched at the ARCA event in Michigan in '08, I like it. The dude is just what NASCAR needs, something different.

But be what it may, the guy can drive a car and get it to victory lane.

His sponsor? Ralph Loren. Yup, good ole Polo & Co. Hey, I read the guy is into fashion so why not. I want my sponsors to be U.S. based, so Burberry is out!

3) Colin Braun

What can I say? I like this kid. I mean, he's just about to turn 21 and he's having a fine rookie campaign. He has a diverse background and has driven a lot of different cars. Seems like all the great Cup drivers have a background of driving plenty of different rigs.

Colin's sponsor? I haven’t worked that one out yet. Something out of Texas? Is George W into sponsoring racecars?

Ok, so there is my Truck team. 1) Strong veteran presence and championship contender. 2) New kid on the block that is going to make people talk, bring some PR to my organization, and WILL lead and win races. 3) True young gun with a lot of potential.

The only thing my team lacks is a past champion, but JB may just fix that after the '08 year!

Busch Series (Sorry Nationwide, but it's still Busch in my mind)

1) Joey Logano

Am I a bandwagon jumper? Well, yes and no. The kid can definitely drive. The only thing stopping me from putting him on my Cup roster is the fact that he's only had seven career Busch starts.

His sponsor? Wonder Bread. After all, his nickname is "The next best thing since sliced bread." Can’t you just see him in Ricky Bobby's duds?

2) Landon Cassill

There are a couple reasons I like him. First, he's an Iowa Boy! Second, in his limited season so far, he’s run pretty well. Once he starts qualifying without crashing, look out. I wish this kid well.

Landon's sponsor? Think local. Think United Fire Group. If you don't know the company, get to know them.

3) Kevin Harvick

I know, I might take some flack for putting him on my Busch team, but honestly, I can't fit him on my Cup team. In a Busch car, he's just about unbeatable. A true champ.

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