The Budweiser Duels are a chance for drivers to not only score a good starting position, but also make a statement. Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon already made their statements by claiming the two front-row positions with a traditional qualifying run. That leaves the rest of the competition to battle it out in the two Budweiser Duels on Thursday. Here are three drivers that need to have an impressive showing to get in a nice position for the Daytona 500 and set the tone for their season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a resurgent season last year. He ended his winless drought and spent the majority of the year at, or near, the top of the point standings. Then the Chase began and Earnhardt's season started...

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The Budweiser Duels are a chance for drivers to not only score a good starting position, but also make a statement. Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon already made their statements by claiming the two front-row positions with a traditional qualifying run. That leaves the rest of the competition to battle it out in the two Budweiser Duels on Thursday. Here are three drivers that need to have an impressive showing to get in a nice position for the Daytona 500 and set the tone for their season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a resurgent season last year. He ended his winless drought and spent the majority of the year at, or near, the top of the point standings. Then the Chase began and Earnhardt's season started...

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