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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Nov 19, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Daniel Suarez celebrates after clinching the 2016 championship by winning the Ford Ecoboost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Daniel Suarez

If your expectations for Daniel Suarez are reasonable, the 2017 season might not be a disappointment for you. However, looking at some of the conversation surrounding Suarez heading into the season, it’s fair to say some of the expectations already surpass reason.

Was Carl Edwards going to be a championship-contender in 2017? Was Edwards one of the favorites to make it back to the final-four and win a handful of races along the way? Was Edwards expected to surpass the success that he had in 2016?

The answer to all of those questions is yes, but Suarez is not Edwards despite the fact that he will be in what used to be his No. 19 machine.

Suarez fans are excited that he is replacing Edwards and some believe he can easily do what Edwards might have done this season. Edwards fans (who now support Suarez) want their new driver to be on the same level as their previous driver.

In time Suarez will be there, but don’t expect it to all happen right away. Those who think there won’t be a drop off from Edwards to Suarez, you’re going to be disappointed.

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