But it's not just the winners who get the call. Both David Gilliland and Regan Smith are competing full-time in the Cup Series, one for Robert Yates and one for Dale Earnhardt Inc., however not with the amount of success as their predecessors.
Danny O'Quinn and Justin Allgaier also competed but never landed top jobs. Allgaier is racing in the ARCA Remax Series for Penske and occasionally makes a Truck race.
O'Quinn did have a Nationwide ride with Roush in 2006 and earned Rookie of the Year and in 2007, he ran a partial schedule in the No. 17 car but to date has no ride.
Except have no fear; the next star is here.
In 2005, 20-year-old David Ragan competed on the show. By 2007, he was the Nationwide Rookie of the Year and tabbed as Mark Martin's replacement.
However, in 2007 Ragan also made news for being the driver involved in the most wrecks with 26 to his name, making some veterans upset.
Then in 2008 he came back in full force, finally clicking with crew chief Jimmy Fenning. The wrecks were few and far between, and consistency was found.
Soon they were fighting for a spot in the Chase all the way to Richmond before being locked out. Now the focus is on winning and stealing the show.
The same way Roush drivers Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle have in the 2008 Chase for the Championship.
The same way there's no denying that Jack Roush will continue to produce star race car drivers for years to come.
"I like drivers that have a keen competitive instinct. You can look them in the eyes and see how committed, focused, and determined they are to be competitive.
"If you have a choice between people who are equally competitive, then somebody who has a greater technical education is of more interest to me.
"It is certainly equally important that a person be marketable and have good communication skills. I think those attributes are easier to acquire than technical skill and mechanical aptitude.
"Also, someone who can react in real-time contentious situations and be able to prevail. How a person reacts to a competitive opportunity or a frustration and a setback will determine their ability to race for championships."
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