Daytona 500 2015: Drivers Emerging as Contenders During Speedweeks

Speedweeks is a time when drivers can showcase exactly how much work they've put in during the winter. It also serves as a proving ground for what's to come during the Daytona 500 this Sunday. Several drivers have stepped up to the challenge during the Sprint Unlimited and qualifying. Meanwhile, others have wilted under the pressure or been taken out in one of the two events. Or, in Clint Bowyer's case, tough luck in both. For those who have prospered in Florida, the weekend can't come soon enough. However, failing to flourish during the Budweiser Duels can cause the entire week to come unwound. Ahead of the Sunday showdown, here's a look at the drivers who have done the most to help their case.   Carl Edwards, Joe Gibbs Racing Throug...

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