NASCAR Sprint Cup: 10 Drivers On the Way Up in 2011

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has already gotten big news that could change his fortunes in for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.He's among a group of drivers for whom 2011 will bring hopes that 2010 will look like a nightmare and not a fond memory.Realignments, new teams, contraction by some organizations and expansion by others could make 2011 a breakout year for several drivers.Others will be driven by anxiety over losing their rides, and others still might be padding their credentials for moves they know are coming for 2012.Here's a look at 10 drivers who might surprise us with their improvement in 2011.Begin Slideshow...

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