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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