2014 Preview: Dumas Racing

Owner- Patrick Dumas

2013 Standings- 7th / 2014 Projection- 10th

The Fords of Dumas Racing have a new look, but need to show us something for this season. Richmond finished 17th in the standings last year, but needs to be a mentor to rookie teammate Patrick Cobb, Jr. If they can improve, it'll go a long way to establishing the team as a contender.

Kevin Richmond / 17 / Times Warner Cable Ford Fusion

2013 Standings- 17th / 2014 Projection- 17th

 The 12 car moved over to the 17 this year. Richmond had a disappointing season last year. His best finish was 5th, twice. He needs to break that barrier and compete for the wins. He knows that his boss can pull the trigger on him at any time, so he should feel the pressure. Only one DNF last year is a positive, he just needs to work on the results.


Patrick Cobb, Jr. / 71 / Pabst Blue Ribbon Ford Fusion

2013 Standings- Rookie / 2014 Projection- 16th

 The 71 is projected to be the better rookie. This team was the 17 last year, who Unger took to victory lane once last season, and wound up 12th in points. That winning team will give him a jump start on Fitzpatrick in the Rookie of the Year race. He will have to prove to the other drivers why Dumas decided to give him a ride by performing early.