February 12 - With a first round pick for the 2006 draft following the Budweiser Shootout, Griffin Motorsports CEO Lincoln Griffin immediately resigned veteran G2 driver Jimmie Johnson (#48, Lowe's) to his team once again. Former alternate-turned-driver Greg Biffle (#16, National Guard) was also signed, as well as former FBG Racing alternate Carl Edwards (#99, Office Depot). Kevin Harvick (#29, GM Goodwrench), another veteran Griffin Motorsports team member, was also resigned for the 2006 season. Sophomore Kyle Busch (#5, Kellog's) and rookie Denny Hamlin (#11, Fedex/Kinko's) were brought to the GM garage as alternates. Griffin Motorsports looks forward to a promising year with it's new roster of drivers and captain Dale Earnhardt, Jr. at the helm.