I do have to point out he has a better average with HMS. His cars also withstand the WHOLE race which is something DEI couldn't do for him.
All Sprint Cup drivers are not above average, that is impossible (ie Elliot Sadler, I love him but does he win much?). The thing is the competition is great in the field, and it is very hard to stand out among the field.
It is still my opinion that Jr needs some patience in a race, he needs to lay back and sandbag then come on strong at the end, the power is there.
For the most part I am not judging Jr yet because HMS as a whole isn't top of the line this year to me. I will give Jr another year before I say he is below average or anything else. Poor guy has a lot to live up too.

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