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Jamie McMurray put the 2003 freshman class on notice in 2002, when he got his first Cup win in his second start, at Charlotte.
Yes, he accomplished that feat with the help of Sterling Marlin's championship-caliber team, but somebody had to wheel the No. 40 Dodge to the finish line.
McMurray, driving the No. 42 in 2003, was the top-finishing rookie in the standings at 13th and was voted TSN Rookie of the Year by fellow drivers. He posted five top fives and 13 top 10s and won the pole for the season finale at Homestead.
"I'm sure I made some people mad, and that's all part of it, but I tried to do my ...