Ranking NASCAR's Best 1-2 Driver Punch

Ranking NASCAR’s Best 1-2 Driver Punch

Feb 18, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (24) race during the Cam-Am Duels at Daytona race one at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 9, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman (31) during practice for the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 7 – Ryan Newman and Austin Dillon

One of these drivers is the picture of consistency while the other is finally starting to come into their own.

Ryan Newman joined RCR in 2014 and almost won a championship that season. He has been to the playoffs twice in the last three seasons, all while not winning a race. Newman’s consistency makes him a value to any driver duo.

Austin Dillon on the other hand is just beginning to find his own consistency. Dillon made the playoffs for the first time in 2016 and he did so without winning a race. Dillon should be able to build on his 2016 success in 2017.

While Newman seems to have leveled off, he has leveled off in a solid spot. The pairing of him with a driver on the rise makes a solid duo.

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