Texaco/Havoline NASCAR History with Jamie McMurray
Driver: Jamie McMurray
Years Driving for Texaco/Havoline: 2003 — 2005
Team: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates
Career: View Race Stats
In 2003 Texaco/Havoline decided to make the move from Robert Yates Racing to Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS), as primary sponsor for the No. 42 Dodge and rookie Jamie McMurray.
McMurray blazed onto the NASCAR Nextel Cup scene in 2002. McMurray raised eyebrows when he subbed for an injured Sterling Marlin and recorded his first win at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in only his second start. After that impressive run, McMurray was selected to move from the Busch Series to the Cup series in 2003 and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.
Highlights in Texaco/Havoline Car:
2003
- Competed in his first full year in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, captured one pole at Homestead Miami Speedway along with five top-five and 13 top-10 finishes
- Became the third driver of the Texaco/Havoline car to earne Rookie of the Year honors
- Finished 13th in the final championship standings
2004
- Nextel Communications becomes the new sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series events and the “Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup” was created as new point system to determine the overall series champion
- Recorded nine top-five and 23 top-10 finishes en route to his 11th-place finish in the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
- Earned the million dollar bonus for finishing 11th
2005
- Recorded four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes
- Finished 12th in the final championship standings
- Parted ways with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates to make the move to Roush Racing in 2006
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