NASCAR Cup Series

Richard Childress Racing looks ready to contend

Published Jan. 20, 2009 4:06 p.m. ET

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Jeff Burton has become one of the most consistent drivers on the NASCAR circuit. Kevin Harvick showed increasing strength as the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season drew to a close. Clint Bowyer has finished in the top five in the standings in each of the past three seasons.