Montoya has a fast car

The number 42 Target Chevrolet, driven by Juan Pablo Montoya, came close to qualifying for the poll position at this weekend’s Daytona 500, an accomplishment that would have ensured the retailer’s bulls-eye brand considerable early race television exposure.

However, Montoya came in with the fourth fastest time, which might as well have been the 40th fastest time, given the way that the field is set for NASCAR’s biggest races. Only the two fastest drivers are guaranteed their starting positions in the front row, with the positions for others in the field determined by how they finish in qualifying races later this week. Montoya has a fast car based on his qualifying time, so it is conceivable the Target Chevrolet could still be near the front of the pack when the green flag drops this Sunday afternoon.