Daytona 500 2015: Underdogs Who Will Contend in Great American Race

The brightest stars in NASCAR will be on display during the Daytona 500 to kick off the season. On a track where anything can happen, the stage might also be set for an unknown to shock the sport. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson will each be hunting for a third win at the track, while Jeff Gordon has aspirations of earning his fourth. However, the door is open for an unheralded driver to steal the checkered flag. Leading up to NASCAR's equivalent of the Super Bowl, here is a look at the dark horses who will rise to the challenge Sunday afternoon.   Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing Everyone loves an underdog. That's exactly what Martin Truex Jr. has been throughout his career. The 34-year-old started his Spri...

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