David Ragan

March 20, 2008
02:46 PM EDT

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Birthday: Dec. 24, 1985
Hometown: Unadilla, Ga.

YEAR-BY-YEAR NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RECAP

2007 -- Finished 23rd in series points. ... Was runner-up for Raybestos Rookie of the Year award. ... Finished fifth in Daytona 500, one of two top-five finishes for the year. ... Finished career-best third at Richmond in September. ... Had three top-10s. ... Was top-finishing rookie in 14 races.

2006 -- Finished 61st in series points. ... Competed in two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events, finishing 42nd at Dover (September) and 25th at Martinsville (October).

PREVIOUS RACING HISTORY

Competed full time in both NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2007. ... Finished fifth in 2007 NASCAR Nationwide Series and named Raybestos Rookie of the Year.... Earned two poles -- Texas (April) and Homestead. ... Competed in 19 races in 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Finished 24th in the standings with one top-five and eight top-10 finishes. ... Earned pole at Indianapolis in 21st career start. ... Competed in 28 ARCA RE/MAX Series races with a victory at Lanier National Speedway in 2005. ... Started 10 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts for Fiddleback Racing in 2004. ... Began competing in Bandolero cars at age 11 and won national championship in 2002.

NOTEWORTHY

Secured NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride through 2005 Roush "Gong Show" Competition. ... Replaced Mark Martin in famous No. 6 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing. ... Son of retired NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ken Ragan.