His best career finish is second on seven different occasions in lesser events since 2003.
He started 19th and finished 32nd at Evergreen, his worst career finish.
He retired after the 2005 season with a 14.4 career average finish.
It would prove to be his best career finish in the series.
Groyer's best career finish was third four times from 1979 to 1982.
His best run (and career finish) came at Nashville, where he finished 13th.
His best career finish was second in three World Cup events.
Zheglanov's best career finish was second three times from 1968 to 1970.
Earl Brooks would make his best career finish with a fourth place performance.
Smith was not expected to contend either, considering he has just one top 10 career finish.