Racing NASCAR Fun Fact - Past Rookie Of The Year (Winners and Runner Ups)

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I was reviewing the past Winners and Runner Ups of the NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award... and was amazed at some of the names on the list:

NASCAR Rookie of the Year Past Winners - Where are they now?

2012 - Stephen Leicht
2011 - Andy Lally
2010 - Kevin Conway
NOTE: ROTY Winners from 1999 to 2009 are still driving in NASCAR.

ROTY Winners that are still active in NASCAR, but what have they proven?

2008 - Regan Smith (currently driving in Nationwide)
2007 - Juan Pablo Montoya (loses ride at end of 2013 season)
2003 - Jamie McMurray

...and notable runner-ups from years past:

2009 - Brad Keselowski **
2008 - Sam Hornish Jr
2007 - Paul Menard
2005 - Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr
2004 - Brian Vickers
2003 - Greg BIffle
2002 - Jimmie Johnson **
2001 - Kurt Busch **
2000 - Dale Earnhardt Jr

** Runner Up to for ROTY, went on to win Championship(s) in later years.
 
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