Daytona 500 2012: Drivers That Must Get Season Started off on Right Foot

There are a handful of drivers that must get their NASCAR season off to a roaring start. The Daytona 500 is just one race of 36 in the Sprint Cup schedule, but it is the first and the biggest. This race can set the tone for the season, and the momentum gained or lost can carry over the entire opening stretch of the season. Here are three drivers that can't afford to start off on the wrong foot.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt had a nice bounce-back season last year as he qualified for the Chase, but it is still not the kind of season he is looking for. He was never a serious threat in the Chase, and his drought without a victory continues. Junior typically runs strong at Daytona. To have a bad run here would...

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