With Montoya’s surge to fifth, his intensity reminds fans of Earnhardt

By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY

In an offseason merger, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates added «Earnhardt» to the Sprint Cup team’s name. Though born of financial necessity, it has become a fitting moniker for Juan Pablo Montoya’s breakout season in NASCAR.

The Colombian has exhibited a dash of Dale Earnhardt’s swagger in becoming a championship contender this season, most recently in plowing his way around Martinsville Speedway to a third place Sunday while also angering Jeff Gordon.
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