NASCAR season is nearly upon us and with Daytona 500 qualifying set to take place on Sunday, hope springs eternal for all of the circuit's drivers. While claiming the pole position isn't essential to having a good result, it is something that can help set the tone for a successful season. For every Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson that wins the pole, there's a David Gilliland or Jeff Green as well. With that said, qualifying can be incredibly unpredictable, so it's tough to tell who might thrive. There are some who certainly need a good qualifying position more than others, however. Here are three drivers who would benefit most from winning the 2012 Daytona 500 pole position.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. While making the move to Hendrick Motorspo...

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NASCAR season is nearly upon us and with Daytona 500 qualifying set to take place on Sunday, hope springs eternal for all of the circuit's drivers. While claiming the pole position isn't essential to having a good result, it is something that can help set the tone for a successful season. For every Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson that wins the pole, there's a David Gilliland or Jeff Green as well. With that said, qualifying can be incredibly unpredictable, so it's tough to tell who might thrive. There are some who certainly need a good qualifying position more than others, however. Here are three drivers who would benefit most from winning the 2012 Daytona 500 pole position.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. While making the move to Hendrick Motorspo...

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