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2016 Season in Review: Jamie McMurray

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 - Practice

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald’s Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2016 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

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Jamie McMurray

CREW CHIEF: Matt McCall

TEAM: Chip Ganassi Racing

POINTS: 13th

WINS: 0

LAPS LED: 0

TOP 5s: 2 (fewest since 2012)

TOP 10s: 12 (most since 2013)

POLES: 0

WHAT WENT RIGHT: McMurray qualified for the Chase for the second consecutive season and again finished inside the top 15 in points ... Had just two DNFs on the season

WHAT WENT WRONG: Went winless for the third consecutive season. Also failed to lead a lap in 2016, which is the first time McMurray has failed to do so in a season … Was in a position to advance through the first round of the Chase when engine blew in the elimination race at Dover.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2017: McMurray returns for his 15th full-time season still seeking his first championship.

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