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Juan Pablo Montoya

Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the No. 42 Target Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, enters his seventh season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series after making the jump from Formula One. He became the first Formula One driver to compete full-time in NASCAR when he made the move in 2007. Montoya’s racing resume includes seven Formula One victories, victory in the 2000 Indianapolis 500 and a series championship as a rookie in the Champ Car World Series championship in 1999. He has excelled on the road courses with his only two career Sprint Cup Series wins entering the 2013 season coming at Sonoma (2007) and Watkins Glen (’10).

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Clorox Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Clorox Chevrolet, drives side by each with Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Brakes Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Toyota Care Toyota, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Dover White Chevrolet, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Geek Squad Ford, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, leads Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 DeWalt Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, leads Josh Wise, driver of the #35 MDS Transport Ford, and Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware stands with Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Depend Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Kellogg's Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Jamie McMurray(L), driver of the #1 Bell Helicopters Chevrolet, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Kellogg's Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Target Chevrolet during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: Sprint Cup driver Juan Pablo Montoya looks on prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Crew members push a wagon for the #42 Target Chevrolet of Juan Pablo Montoya through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, races JJ Yeley, driver of the #36 Accell Construction Chevrolet, and Bobby Labonte, driver of the #47 Kroger Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, leads Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: (L-R) Mike Bliss, driver of the #19 DoubleTree by Hilton Toyota, Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks with a crew member during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 NAPA Filters Toyota(L), shares a laugh with Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Mountain Dew Chevrolet, on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Mountain Dew Chevrolet, talks with Bobby Labonte, driver of the #47 Kroger Toyota, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Mountain Dew Chevrolet, climbs in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 AXE Apollo Chevrolet, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the AXE Apollo Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives ahead of Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Husky Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, looks on from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Crew members work on the #42 Target Chevrolet, driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, following an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, walks out during introductions prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Juan Pablo Montoya speaks to the media during 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 27: (L-R) , Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya, Charlie Kimball and Scott Pruett, co-drivers of the #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates TELMEX/Target Ford BMW Riley celebrate their win in victory lane at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 27, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: The #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates TELMEX/Target Ford BMW Riley driven by Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya, Charlie Kimball and Scott Dixon, is pushed down pit lane prior to the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: The #01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates TELMEX/Target Ford BMW Riley driven by Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya, Charlie Kimball and Scott Dixon drives during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: The #01 Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabetes TELMEX/Target BMW Riley driven by Scott Pruet, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya, Charlie Kimball and Scott Dixon and the #02 Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabetes Target/Telmex BMW Riley driven by Scott Pruett, Dario Franchitti, Jamie McMurray, Joey Hand and Scott Dixon lead the field for the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: Scott Pruett, co-driver of the #01 Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates TELMEX/Target BMW Riley signs autographs along with co-drivers Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya and Charlie Kimbal at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 25: The #01 TELMEX/Target BMW Riley driven by Scott Pruett; Memo Rojas; Juan Pablo Montoya; Charlie Kimball and Scott Dixon practices at Daytona International Speedway on January 25, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 25: Juan Pablo Montoya, co-driver of the #01 TELMEX/Target BMW Riley and Dario Franchitti co-driver of the #02 Target/TELMEX BMW Riley at Daytona International Speedway on January 25, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 25: Clint Bowyer (l), co-driver of the #56 RK Motors 458 Ferrari talks with Jamie McMurray (c), and Juan Pablo Montoya (r), co-drivers of the #02 Target/TELMEX BMW Riley at Daytona International Speedway on January 25, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Earnhardt Ganssi Racing teammates Jamie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya are introduced as Scott Dixon watches on during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 12: Juan Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, works with crew chief Chris Heroy during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: The #01 BMW Riley of Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya, Charlie Kimball, and Scott Dixon is shown in action during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: Chip Ganassi racing drivers Juan Pablo Montoya, left, Dario Franchitti, second from left, and Jamie McMurray, right, share a laugh during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Target Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks with Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks with Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, races Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Huggies Chevrolet back to the garage area after being involved in an on track incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, is involved in an incident as Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, passes during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 26: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, talks to Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 26: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.


KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya walks from his garage stall as his crew works on the #42 Taylor Swift/Target Chevrolet after he scraped the wall during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.


NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Chip Ganassi poses with race car drivers Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Juan Pablo Montoya at the celebration of Target's 50th Anniversary on October 16, 2012 in New York City.


NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Juan Pablo Montoya and Chip Ganassi attend the celebration of Target's 50th Anniversary on October 16, 2012 in New York City.


CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 13: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, David Ragan, driver of the #34 Glory Foods Ford, Timmy Hill, driver of the #32 U.S. Chrome Ford, Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Kellogg's Chevrolet, and Travis Kvapil, driver of the #93 Burger King/Dr Pepper Toyota, are involved in an incidetn during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.


CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Kellogg's Chevrolet, talks to Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.


FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 09: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver the #42 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, talks with the media following testing at Texas Motor Speedway on October 9, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 09: The crew for Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia, driver the #42 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, prepares their car for testing at Texas Motor Speedway on October 9, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 06: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target/Gillette Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 03: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Earnhardt Ganassi Chevrolet, race through the tri-oval during testing at Talladega Superspeedway on October 3, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 03: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet during testing at Talladega Superspeedway on October 3, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.


DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.


DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 29: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stand on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.


LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 21: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Energizer Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2012 in Loudon, New Hampshire.


JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, looks on from the grid prior to the start of during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.


RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 07: Juan Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.


HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: (L-R) Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.


HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives on track during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.


BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 25: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Outback Steak House Chevrolet, spins out in front of Dave Blaney, driver of the #36 SealWrap Chevrolet, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, after an incident in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 25, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Juan Pablo Montoya drives the #42 Target Chevrolet ahead of Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, and Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, leads Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.


BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 17: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, hugs crew chief Chris Heroy during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.


WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, lead the field on the first lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.


WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, leads Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and the rest of the field past the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.


WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks to Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Cortez Silver Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.


WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.


WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 10: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Crew members work on the #42 Target Chevrolet, driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, during a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, races Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, races Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, down the front stretch during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 05: Pole sitter Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, lead the field to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, walks with Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Allstate Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennslyvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, signs autographs for fans during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennslyvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Juan Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennslyvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 03: Fans watch Juan Montoya drive the #42 Target Chevrolet through the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.


INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 28: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.


INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 27: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #02 BMW Riley, walks on the grid before the start of the Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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2013 Daytona 500 Kyle Busch spins Kasey Kahne Several of the Daytona 500 favorites went out early due to a spinning Kasey Kahne who was nudged by Kyle Busch. Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Casey Mears, and Juan Pablo Montoya were involved as well. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 306 8 ratings Time: 01:08 More in Sports


Busch, Kenseth touch off early wreck in Sprint Unlimited practice

Busch, Kenseth touch off early wreck in Sprint Unlimited practice Matt Kenseth comes down in front of Kurt Busch coming out of Turn 4 and causes a six-car incident. Takes out Mark Martin, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, and Juan Pablo Montoya. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:00 More in Sports


Up to Speed: Catching up with Hendrick and Earnhardt Ganassi

Up to Speed: Catching up with Hendrick and Earnhardt Ganassi On the final day of the Sprint Media Tour, Alan Cavanna catches up with Hendrick Motorsports drivers: Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hendrick is focused on two things in 2013: winning and winning. Also announced, Earnhardt Ganassi racing drivers Jaimie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya reveal 2013 sponsors and renewed focus on the top spot. For more NASCAR coverage, be sure to check out www.NASCAR.com. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 13 2 ratings Time: 01:52 More in Sports


NASCAR Race Hub: Drifting with Junior and Juan

Race Hub: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Juan Pablo Montoya get some experience drifting at Charlotte Motor Speedway and talk about how their season is going.


CUP: Gatorade Duel 1 - Wreck 1 - 2012

CUP: David Gilliland, Paul Menard, Juan Pablo Montoya and Brad Keselowski are all involved in an early wreck in Duel 1.


Daytona Preseason Thunder: Pack Incident

Daytona Preseason Thunder: Juan Pablo Montoya, Jeff Burton, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get tangled up in the pack at Daytona.


The 10: Juan Pablo Montoya

The 10: Whether it's the Colombian blood or not, Juan Pablo Montoya is aggressive on the track and he'll let anyone who's in his way.


NASCAR RaceDay: Indianapolis

NASCAR RaceDay: The RaceDay crew talks with Juan Pablo Montoya about sealing the deal at Indianapolis.


Jimmy's Take: Who's the Target?

Jimmy's Take: Jimmy Spencer gives Juan Pablo Montoya a reading assignment after he was bumping everyone that came across his path at Infineon.


NASCAR Race Hub: Earnhardt Ganassi Update

Race Hub: Randy Pemberton sits down with Earnhardt Ganassi NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Jamie Mcmurray and Juan Pablo Montoya about their struggles this year and what they need to do to win.
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05/16/2013
We at all and Snuggle know camping at the track can get clothes dirty and not to mention smelling a little like a fire suit after 50 laps! We are thrilled to be partnering with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Juan Pablo Montoya, Target and Charlotte Motor Speedway and helping fans lift tough stains and have soft, long-lasting fresh laundry with the Laundry Pit Stop.
Juan Pablo Montoya at the Catchfence
05/14/2013
Well, we didn’t unload as good as we wanted, but we got it really good ... I keep telling the guys we have got to execute.
Juan Pablo Montoya at the Speedway Media
05/04/2013
Almost everybody was out there trying to run in the pack or catch the pack to get a fast lap ... Trevor was running with Carl Edwards, who wound up on the pole, and they had a really fast lap going but the No. 42 (Juan Pablo Montoya) pulled down, and Trevor had to check up at the last moment.
Juan Pablo Montoya at the Catchfence

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