Start ‘N’ Park Blog is taking a look back at the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver by driver. This recap will take a look at the driver’s stats, the season’s highlights, the season’s lowlights, what a quick look at next year. This installment takes a look back at David Gilliland who finished in the 30th place in the final standings.
2012 Statistics:
Points: 605
Position: 30th
Preseason Pick: 28th
Starts: 36
Poles: 0
Wins: 0
Top 5s: 0
Top 10s: 0
DNFs: 4
Earnings: $3,494,350
What Was Said Prior To The Season:
“David Gilliland, has there been any driver outside of Derrike Cope to make a career out of one race win? Ever since he won that Busch race a few years ago with minimal Cup drivers in the field, everyone thinks you’re a Cup driver. But we all know your dirty secret, you’re not really a Cup driver. With that said, you put up a good fight so I’ve got to give you credit. Hopefully you can secure sponsorship for the full year and the team doesn’t decided to replace you with J.J. Y...
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