Ranking the 5 Most Unlikely Success Stories in NASCAR Today

The dictionary defines success as a favorable or desired outcome. In NASCAR, certain teams and drivers have their own idea of what success would be. 

For some, success is winning races and championships. For others, a successful season is finishing in the top 20 in points. For others still, just qualifying for a given race is considered a success.

No matter the level of success desired, some achieve their goals with seemingly little effort. For others, reaching the ultimate goal takes years of struggle and determination.

I am going to count down the five NASCAR stories of success that at one time or another seemed not only unlikely, but even impossible.

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