14. Johnny VanDoorn - Super Late Models
Sometime marketing a driver is real easy when they have a great name like Johnny VanDoorn. Take your pick, you can say “Johnny Be Good” or imagine VanDoorn on the back of the jersey of your favorite team. One way or another, this 20-year-old is marketable and with his fun personality, he’s pretty high up our list. Last year he had a win at Mansfield and finished sixth in CRA points after nine top-10 finishes. This could be the determining year for VanDoorn as he needs to step up big time to catch the eyes of “the scouts.”
Pros: VanDoorn caught the eye of veteran racer Tim Steele a few years ago that led him to big wins like the All-American 400 at Nashville. He’s got a new outlook after a down 2008 that already produced a win with his new team.
Cons: When the coach/quarterback combo of Steele and VanDoorn fizzled, VanDoorn’s stock seemed to fizzle with it. Without a full-time ride, VanDoorn went from a highly sought-after star to a late-rounder real quick.
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