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They were the cream of the crop in 1999. The top 10 drivers in the Winston Cup Series points standings. But that was last year. Daytona is just around the corner and each has his eye on what Dale Jarrett claimed in 1999. While Jarrett has enjoyed a fun-filled offseason, he's already back on the track working out the bugs in his new Ford Taurus. The man who finished second to him, Bobby Labonte, is anxious to put to use what he learned last year, while Mark Martin is eager to put a painful '99 behind him and claim that elusive first Winston Cup.
Top 10 Spotlights
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Stewart spotlight: The new sensation
We can stop calling Tony Stewart a rookie. The title never really fit anyway. Call him a Winston Cup contender -- maybe even the favorite in 2000.
Jeff Burton Spotlight: A list of goals
His mind may wonder a bit during a race, but Jeff Burton proved once again in 1999 that big things await this emerging star. Is 2000 the season he finally fulfills all those high expectations?
Gordon Spotlight: Entering a new era
Was it the crew chief? Or was it the driver? We will find out this season when Jeff Gordon leads his new-look Rainbow Warriors into battle.
Earnhardt Spotlight: Still intimidating
Stop talking about retirement, Dale Earnhardt still has championship aspirations at the age of 48. His three wins in 1999 make him at least a Cup contender again in 2000.
Wallace Spotlight: 'I'm still hungry'
He went through the 90's without claiming that second Winston Cup title. Rusty Wallace doesn't expect to spend another decade waiting for No. 2.
Ward Burton: A foundation built for success
Loyalty is paying big dividends for Ward Burton. He cracked the top 10 for the first time in 1999 and is a driver on the rise as the 21st Century arrives.
Skinner spotlight: Keeping 'big picture' in mind
The big picture drives Mike Skinner, but a trip to Victory Lane would be nice. The only driver in the top 10 without an official Winston Cup victory is out to change that in 2000.
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