The 'Atta Boy' awards, seven races in.

[Joe Fan]

It is time to give a call to a few drivers who are performing way above expectations:

Kevin Harvick-is tenth in the points but did not participate in the Daytona 500. He is just 88 points out of fifth place. Even if he would have received last place points for Daytona, he would currently be 7th in the standings as a rookie. Great job!

Bobby Hamilton-is seventh in the standings in the #55 Andy Petree Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This is way above where I thought he would be in the standings.

Elliott Sadler-anybody who gives Wood Brothers their first win since....I can't remember, is doing a great job but to be 8th in that equipment is fantastic.

Johnny Benson-third in the points and this guy was without a sponsor at the beginning of last year? Johnny has done a great job and is consistently finishing in the top 10.