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10 Hottest NASCAR Drivers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Amanda BradeenCorrespondent IMay 22, 2009

10 Hottest NASCAR Drivers

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10. Jamie McMurray

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 15: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 15, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images for

9. Bobby Labonte

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8. Elliott Sadler

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    DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 08: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #19 Stanley Tools Dodge, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 on May 8, 2009 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markla

7. Martin Truex Jr.

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    RICHMOND, VA - MAY 01: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #01 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, waits during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400 at Richmond International Raceway on May 1, 2009 in Ric

6. Tony Stewart

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot Chevrolet, smiles during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images

6. Juan Pablo Montoya (Wild-card pick)

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Juan Pablo Montoya stands next to the #42 Target Chevrolet on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jason Smith/Gett

5. Jimmie Johnson

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, prepares to climb into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff B

4. Jeff Gordon

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 15: Jeff Gordon driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 15, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Ph

2. Carl Edwards

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1. Kasey Kahne

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    CONCORD, NC - MAY 21: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 21, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty I

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