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With Montoya's surge to fifth, his intensity reminds fans of Earnhardt

Juan Pablo Montoya (42) has risen to Sprint Cup contention this season thanks to strong showings like his third at Martinsville, Sunday. Full Article at USA Today

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  1. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 22:  Crew members work on the wrecked #42 Target Chevrolet, driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, on pit road after an incident with Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, on track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on...
  2. Juan Pablo Montoya (42), of Colombia, makes contact with Tony Stewart (14) during the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. , Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  3. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida.
  4. HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  Juan Pablo (L) Montoya, driver of the #42 Sprint Cup Series Target Chevrolet, talks with Ricky Carmichael, driver of the #31 Monster Energy Chevrolet, on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nove...
  5. CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Dodge, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders  Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida.
  6. AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona.
  7. AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14:  The helmet for Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sits on his car in the garage before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona.
  8. AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Dodge, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2009 in Avondale, AZ.
  9. AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2009 in Avondale, AZ.

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