David Ragan: Roush’s Most Intriguing Prospect

[@Reegser]

"until J.J. Yeley ran out of talent......" The story of Yeley's career.

[@jj9487]

How can he run out of something he never had to begin with?

[@BeagleBageler]

@@jj9487don’t know, qualifying 3rd with RWR is pretty impressive, even if he is good on dirt. Not to mention multiple finishes close to the top 10 with them

[@2j1n12]

If NASCAR had the 2014-present playoff system, Ragan could've made the 2008 playoffs on points, and 2011 & 2013 with a win.

[@jacobred00]

I think spending a little more time in Busch/Nationwide would have helped him. Filling in for KB in 2015, he did great in that Martinsville race. If only another top team would have given him a chance. Wish him the best in his future.

[@daniellongworth7513]

Ragan was shit in that 18, and filled in for Brian Vickers in the 55 and was even worse.

[@BANGITSME87]

Why do people think he was good in the 18?

[@PaladinNL5]

Honestly he wasn't that great in the 18. My guess is that he wasn't able to adapt in top team equipment.

[@seannolan9857]

He did have that one good race, and to be fair, he was only 14 points behind teammate Edwards after his last race.

[@DannyyAlvarezz]

I literally saw this an hour ago and Ragan qualifies 2nd

[@autosportactivity1905]

Qualified 2nd for the race. I think he's got one more moment left.

[@sauberboisaubarboi5652]

And he finished 5th

[@DavidRagan3134]

Ragan's 2008 season is very underrated. I don't know why he and Roush took a huge step back 2009.

[@jj9487]

2009 and 2010 were disastrous seasons for Ragan. 2011 was mid other than the win at July Daytona. He had promise but never showed it tbh

[@josephjones4412]

I always like David Ragan. Met him at Darlington twice. A very nice man and good driver.

[@phxmaster9684]

At this point it feels like Roush really doesn’t have a driver development program because all they have left is the 6 and 17

[@brantbridges526]

Closing their Xfinity program pretty much confirmed that

[@carlvieira9649]

Im a Roush fan to the bone....And i hope them can find a way back to those golden days. Go Roush.

[@Sean86676]

If you’re still on KZbin, I wonder as a fan what you thought of BK being a part owner of that team now?

[@Eibarwoman]

Ragan was not as bad feared after the dreaded rookie season but by the time he got his skill sorted out by a decline at Roush.

[@PenskePC17]

Wise beyond your years, it’s so obnoxious how many of these teenage racing “experts” on KZbin can’t understand that a single win in top tier Motorsports is not just impressive but insanely so.

[@dobermanpac1064]

David is a nice guy. I know him and family. Best of luck David!!

[@daniellongworth7513]

"similar to Erik Jones at JGR" hahahaha, i get your point, but David Ragan would have killed for a season half as good as Erik Jones has had this year.

[@biggallcaps]

I am happy that I met this driver at Indianapolis this year. He was always a stand-up guy. Well spoken, had good ideals; I hope he enjoys a nice retirement.

[@rh1763]

Favorite driver ever meet him great guy so nice

[@vellbariaofficial]

Damn, David Ragan is the most underrated driver ever! He's my favorite because he is secretly awesome.

[@Festivus_Miracle]

The part about Keselowski in 2010 was a bit odd, because he wasn't having problems adjusting or anything like that, he was just a rookie in a bad car. During that time frame: - Penske had been in a slump for a few years and having three cars was hurting them severally in terms of performance. - He was developing his skills in the 09, 25, and 12 in 2008-2010 with surprising results/performances in all three rides. - He shocked people with his performance at JRM in 2007-2009, nearly winning titles (highest finishing Nationwide-only driver in Points two years in a row) then winning the 2010 Nationwide Championship. - Was adjusting to a new team at the end of 2009 beginning of 2010 because of Mark Martin staying full-time longer than Hendrick had planned out. Immediately following 2010, Keselowski in 2011 and 2012 showed why he got the rides he was getting and finished 5th then 1st in the standings.

[@jj9487]

Keselowski in 2011 had a rough start though, didn’t start doing anything until the 2nd qtr of the season

[@gcham]

I’m gonna miss Ragan

[@TracksideViews]

Mark drove that 6 car as hard as he could

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

Gonna miss him...

[@GatoradeCupSeriesX94]

Ragan could’ve had good races this year if it wasn’t for bad luck.

[@daniellongworth7513]

David Ragan could have had good races if it wasnt for a lack of talent.

[@BANGITSME87]

Lol

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

Always what if’s with this bum

[@iamandrew7703]

I believe David Ragan wouldve whooped ass in the Xfinity series if given a good ride

[@trainboy32]

I honestly think had David ragan gotten top 10 finishes in the 2008 Daytona 500 and at New Hampshire instead of wrecking out of the race he might have made the playoffs on points under the 2008 system

[@81casperflip]

Nice video thank you! I ran after David Ragan once to get an autograph. Pretty Nice guy lol

[@ASAPsud]

I think it should be noted he scored a win with front row motorsports and I’ll never forget him saucing up Carl Edwards on the backstretch at talladega

[@lukebreadstick6562]

How about that second place qualifying run?

[@clemsoncarson4445]

I’ve always liked David Ragan he was a good driver. Wish Roush would have kept him around.

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

Almost made the 2008 Chase

[@2j1n12]

If the 2014/2017 playoff system were being used, he would've made it on points.

[@pjgustavson]

One of your best videos!

[@seannolan9857]

UPS had a 22nd place points finish with David Reutimann in 2008.

[@zachpeterson4519]

I literally had a dream he was a two time champion last night

[@jordansnipe4718]

There was a spin in the background at 4:40

[@chancegheno8096]

I Like His Select Blinds Car

[@2ndamendmentsupportingrepu601]

Wtf he just qualified 2nd for tomorow

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

2nd amendment suporting Republican Learn how to spell supporting properly, idiot

[@santiagomayaman9282]

David ragan is back and he raced the Daytona 500 for Roush’s part-time #60 car.

[@irvan36mm]

Roush Racing went downhill when they merged with Fenway.

[@FallingPicturesProductions]

Roush's development driver program is basically a inverse Red Bull. Years of wasting time on drivers that almost never delivered, while at the same time the entire organization would go through a slow and steady brain-drain in driver and engineering talent. Ragan could have been a successful driver in at least the Xfinity and Truck series, but it's pretty obvious that aside from the occasional flash he'd never deliver in Cup. Though to be fair, I didn't realize that Ragan actually avoided the Sophmore slump. That's sort of impressive and I guess if I was the Cat in the Hat, I might also be inclined to stick with him until 2010 on that fact alone.

[@thegreatmikejonez]

JJ Yeley can’t run out of what he never had.

[@seannolan9857]

He has plenty of talent, just not in stock cars on pavement.

[@thegreatmikejonez]

Sean Nolan true your right. I’m just upset he took a ride he didn’t deserve. They could have put someone better in there idk. It’s like gibs knew Kyle was coming the next year.

[@Dat-Mudkip]

10:10 Didn't Regan break his foot in that crash?

[@chiefbeef2059]

Man I wish he got a better ride cause Ragan has more talent that a lot of drivers with way better rides

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

Chief Beef IG:joey.300 he had an elite ride with Roush idiot

[@Az14900]

The one thing I didn't know about this video, besides everything is that Kurt Busch got arrested for DUI

[@ecardona53]

If Todd Kluever didn't somersault down the backstretch at Daytona, nobody would know he even existed.

[@jeremyb5740]

Why did you not mention his win with FRM...?

[@markbroderick1676]

I think David Ragan gets a lot worse rap than he deserves from fans. Maybe he was never going to be a consistent threat but he carved out a nice career without many high points. I feel like he was comparable to Musgrave, Reutimann, John Andretti and Nemechek, none were great but they would bring the car home and had some shining moments.

[@seannolan9857]

More comparable to Michael Waltrip. Excellent plate racer, but somewhat accident prone.

[@BManYT22]

Um what about his Talladega win

[@BManYT22]

Jacob Collantes he still should have mentioned that he won at Dega even tho it wasn’t with RFR

[@universalspirit8130]

@@BManYT22 This vid is about him at Roush not at FR do you read

[@BManYT22]

Number 2 NWR Edward yes

[@BManYT22]

Number 2 NWR Edward but still it would’ve been nice to mention the win

[@universalspirit8130]

@@BManYT22 Roush not Front Row

[@MyDogFulton]

He would have been much bigger if he was with Gibbs, Hendrick or Penske.

[@chancegheno8096]

I would have liked if David ragan won the 2011 Daytona 500 because it would have put him into the playoffs while Trevor bayne's team wasn't even in contention to make the playoffs and UPS would have won their 1st Daytona 500 as the primary sponsor of a car since they never won the 500 with Dale Jarrett

[@CMR21]

4:41 *In the back*

[@Cookie28c]

You realize, yes Kurt was fired from Roush but that wasnt why Ragan got the seat. Kurt was already leaving.

[@cjbuford4536]

You say David Ragan, who had 12 top 5's, 1 win and 0 playoff appearances in 5 seasons for Roush is like Erik Jones, who has 18 top 5's, 2 wins and 2 playoff appearances in 2 seasons with JGR? I like NRF's vids but this was cringeworthy. Ragan was mostly awful in the 6 car, and was solid for one year in 08. Then he gets the call to replace Kyle Busch and sucks in the 18, then gets the call to replace Brian Vickers and went on to suck in the 55. He's an incredible person, and his likability has kept him in the sport for a while. I hope he sticks around as a FS1 analyst, he's good on TV. Hard for me to sub though with the Erik Jones comp.

[@thegreatmikejonez]

Eric Jones already won 2 races though🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dante6562]

I hope Joey Logano has a great race this weekend so he makes top 8 🤞

[@BManYT22]

DOMINATOR-Brawl Stars same

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Yep ready for Logano vs Hamlin at Kansas. LoL

[@jerhemeurbane821]

Good video, but comparing Ragan's Roush performance to Erik Jones' JGR performance is one of the sillier statements I've ever heard. Ragan's best season at Roush wasn't even close to Jones' worst season at JGR lol

[@petoskey_stone]

Kurt Busch already signed with Penske 2 months before his "DUI" (actually it was just reckless driving). He was never released by Roush except for the last 2 races. But ya know, fact checking is a lost art.

[@NRF_Productions]

@Zach Darrow Sorry bro, we all make mistakes

[@RyanMoody21]

@@NRF_Productions You also really should have covered the relationship Martin and Joey had. Including Mark giving him the nickname and really pushing for him....sometimes I think you just go over race results and try to fill in the rest.

[@SeanMurphy9343]

My friend Erik Jones has infinitely more Talent on the little tip of his Pinky finger then David Ragan has in 15 of him. BTW, I still like the video!

[@anandguruji83]

David Ragan: Roush’s Most Intriguing Prospect

[@anandguruji83]

David Ragan: Roush’s Most Intriguing Prospect

[@dante6562]

anandguruji83 oh no not again 😂

[@sezniteowl5398]

@@anandguruji83 Do you really have to repeat the comment you just posted, my goodness mate.

[@JasonNation72]

Here are some dismal stats. The most laps he's led in his career: 169; The most he's led in a season: 49 (2011); Average career finish: 24.3. Yeah, I say it's time to go, David.

[@itsawesome49]

Then he wins at Kansas

[@raycarter6225]

sorry,but 31st in points isnt great.when finish behind bubba

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

A nice guy but a mid pack bum

[@joshuahitt908]

Erik Jones is doing better than David Ragan ever did! What are you on?

[@randomfaca]

Meh. Superspeedway wins in Cup tell fuck all about how good you are at the Cup level. Now, a win at Darlington or Bristol, that's not a fluke. This guy probably could've had a good Xfinity career but he clearly was out of place in Cup.

[@majestic-_-cow]

David Ragan = bad luck :(