NASCAR: Five Drivers Most Likely To Disappoint In 2017

Jul 1, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) talks with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (R) during qualifying for the Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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The 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season is right around the corner and coming into the season everyone will have Chase and championship aspirations for their favorite drivers and teams.

Having high hopes for your favorite driver is a natural part of being a fan. Coming into a new season everyone fan hopes that their driver can build off the success of the previous season and take it to the next level. If your driver struggled the season before, the outlook changes to disregarding the previous season and starting fresh since it’s a new season.

While everyone seems to be at the top of the optimism mountain in February, for some fans that harsh reality of what is will come to be as early as March and April.

Not every driver is going to live up to expectations in 2017. In fact, some drivers are sure to disappoint and these five drivers are the bunch you might want to keep a eye on when it comes to that.

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