For most of its 75-year history, and particularly since the early 1970s, the focal point of the NASCAR Cup Series has been the season championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the award for 15 consecutive. Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. Most of the garage area will agree that if he does go that route, he will be just as successful as he has been in NASCAR. 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Since joining NASCAR in 2014, Jacuzzi has led the team tasked to design the aerodynamic elements of the race vehicles for all three national series including the Next Gen car as well as the Garage 56 car scheduled to run in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. The documentary "Dale" is one of the most watched films in recent memory. 8.2 Part-time drivers. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. 4. Petty is the first driver to achieve the seven NASCAR Cup championships, making him an undisputed champion in the NASCAR world. ET on NBCSN) and that provides plenty of time to debate this list and any of the drivers in the top 10. NASCAR on TV; Drivers; Patalak, who has worked at the NASCAR R&D Center since 2005, oversees NASCARs safety team, researching, developing and approving driver and vehicle safety systems. 1959 - Jack Smith. Bill Elliott holds the record for the most awards with 16 followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. with 15. Labonte retired following the 2006 season but has made appearances for Michael Waltrip Racing and other teams throughout the last few years. Probst, who most recently held the title of senior vice president of racing innovation, oversaw the development and evolution of the Next Gen race car. Hes a Cup Series champion, he has a sizable fanbase, and hes the son of Bill Elliott. Over the years, many talented drivers have chased the championship, won dozens of races, come close to winning the title trophy and built Hall of Fame careers, all while failing to reach that ultimate goal. Cale Yarborough Won three consecutive championships (1976-78). In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer. RETWEET to congratulate @ChaseElliott on his second! Bold prediction, or was he reaching for a miracle? Another member of the Alabama Gang, Bobby Allison's career is one that is among the finest in NASCAR. After more than 40 years around race cars week after week, its time to step back and look at the next chapter of my life in motorsports, Miller said. I admit, he would be if it was not for the frustration that his fans have seen the last few years. 1954 - Lee Petty. His nickname was "The Professor," and in NASCAR, it's hard to find those kind of legends to give that kind of insight. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2. But, the most success Labonte saw in his career came at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. He won the Southern 500 six times and the Brickyard 400 five times. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the award for 15 consecutive. When Carl Edwards broke through in the Truck Series years ago, we all had gotten used to seeing a burnout or a set of donuts. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports January 12, 2023 - 1:36 PM Smith finished third in the Craftsman Truck Series standings last year, recording three wins, nine top fives and 16 top 10s. NASCAR also announced the promotions of several individuals to key positions within its competition team. 1 greatest moment in the sport. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chase Elliott has been named NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for the 2022 season, earning the honor during the NASCAR Awards ceremony at the Music City Center in. Jimmie Johnson As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. Five drivers with a shot at the crown, and in the end by leading just one more lap than his closest competitor, Kulwicki took his lone championship. That's five consecutive years Elliott has earned the honor. Who can ever forget the "Golden Benny" which was given to one team or organization after their performance each week. Fans still have plenty of time to vote, but in early October, here are the top 10 drivers in the Most Popular Driver content -- in alphabetical order . At the end of 2017, you can be certain it will be 15. There has never been, nor ever will be again, another Dale Earnhardt. Although his NASCAR career didn't see victory lane in Cup competition, Wallace admits his proudest moment was finishing second behind Dale Earnhardt in his final victory. Kenny is still competing in the Nationwide Series, but it's his antics on the pre-race and post-race shows that put him on this list. Mark Martin Martin was Denny Hamlin before Denny Hamlin. Most Popular Driver - NASCAR Cup Series | Official Site Of NASCAR Skip to content Top Nav Tickets Shop Quick Links: Schedule 2022 Results Clash Schedule Daytona Schedule NASCAR on TV. He won 37 of his 76 career victories during that time period. Most recently, he held the role of NASCAR vice president, technical inspection and officiating, a role he assumed in 2016. Those 17 victories account for 18.3% of his win total. The list in alphabetical order includes Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, and Martin Truex Jr. NASCAR Twitter He chased the championship across 23 full-time seasons in the sport, falling short on several agonizing occasions. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2009, and it's almost like his career was resurrected. He became the first man to win back-to-back Chase titles from 2006-2007, then tied Cale Yarborough with three straight in 2008. Voting for the Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opened on November 8. John Probst has been promoted to chief racing development officer; Dr. Eric Jacuzzi has been promoted to vice president of vehicle performance; Dr. John Patalak has been promoted to vice president of safety engineering; and Brandon Thomas has been promoted to vice president of vehicle design. Petty slid to the infield but stopped just short of the finish line. Harvick's third race at the wheel, fourth race of the year in the No. There is no one that defines toughness as much as Rudd. In this role, Patalak also investigates all crashes and driver protection issues. In this role, Patalak also investigates all crashes and driver protection issues. The Cup Series returns Aug. 8 at Watkins Glen International (3 p.m. Martin's final year of full-time driving looks to be in 2011, but it's safe to say this man is not going to lose any popularity among his peers when he walks away. In a way, Michael Waltrip's popularity skyrocketed because of tragedy. That is determination. Kyle Busch 7. It took just two races to cement Jamie McMurray's popularity in NASCAR. His career also included seven Daytona 500 victories among the mountain of accomplishments. Current NASCAR Cup Series drivers name their favorite driver Watch on As the sport has many drivers who have passionate fan bases. Regardless of where Chastain finishes in the final voting, there is no denying that his 2022 season featured a significant number of changes in terms of public opinion. The commercials featuring the UPS team trying to get Dale to drive their "big brown truck" are among some of the most creative ever seen for NASCAR. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. He finished in the points top 10 six times. Harvick, for comparison, has made jokes in the past about his popularity. For example, he said in a 2018 video for NASCAR and Fine Line Productions that he put Keelan Harvick on the ballot. Davey Allison Truly his fathers son (Bobby won the championship in 1983), Davey checked every box that might be listed under champion in the early years of his career. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (as of February 1998), List of all-time NASCAR Cup Series winners, List of members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, The Inside Groove.com Historical NASCAR Image Gallery, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NASCAR%27s_50_Greatest_Drivers&oldid=1130570646, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, * = Deceased before February 1998 ceremony, ** = Deceased after February 1998 ceremony, This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 21:21. But, it was his death the following year that really showed how well he was liked. That is yet to be seen as his career is just getting warmed up. The list in no alphabetical order features some expected names. Burton admits that after he is done driving, he would like to get into politics. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. Maybe next year that success and popularity will return, thanks to JTG Daugherty Racing. 24 Chevrolet at the track with his three-year old daughter, Ella, and also his new son, Leo and wife, Ingrid. Won 54 races. As a kid, you always have the goal of one day racing in the Cup Series. Now NASCAR has revealed the top 10 Cup Series drivers getting votes each day from the fans. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. Darrell Waltrip won the award two years in a row in 1989 and 1990, while Dale Earnhardt earned the award posthumously in 2001. Here are some of the most famous NASCAR drivers who are considered the all-time best in the sport. The Most Popular Driver Award is a family affair in the Elliott household. Who is the best driver in NASCAR in 2022? Well, chances are that it could be all of them because Kulwicki was one of the most popular guys in the garage because he was one of the few drivers in the early days to work on the cars himself. After a trying relationship at Ganassi, McMurray went to Roush and saw some success but only two victories. Thomas joined NASCAR in 2019 following time as a crew chief and engineer with Richard Childress Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Petty Enterprises, Red Bull Racing and Hall of Fame Racing. That all changed in 2010 when his career really took off. The 1999 champion, Dale Jarrett, is on this list not just because of his popularity among the fans and the drivers. It was as though the celebration for the fans and Michael was robbed. Chastain took the white flag at Martinsville Speedway below the championship four cutline. He only ran more than 3/4 of the season five times. Most Popular Driver Award Winners. On This Day in NASCAR History; NASCAR Flags; NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees; NASCAR Hall of Fame Information; . But, at the same time fans began to get tired of seeing his title run, and some jeers came his way. You can vote for the Most Popular Driver here. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nascar | pageType: stories | Sawyer began his racing career competing at Langley Speedway in his home state of Virginia. Petty retired from driving in 1992, but in a way, he just never left. Elliott has won Most Popular Driver for the fifth year in a row, and he remains one of just five drivers to win the award since 1984. The car wasn't black anymore, and the No. That year, Dale Earnhardt. He won the Coca-Cola 600 five times. Saving his equipment and running to the front with 75 laps to go, Roberts ran away with the victory. For Burton, it's all about respect, and that gets him fans both in the garage and in the grandstands. Kurt Busch became popular probably in the most unorthodox of ways. These days, those pit stops are normal, but it was something when it happened. His excitement for the sport is uncanny, especially when NASCAR heads to Bristol. I have been a proud member of this extraordinary team for eight years, and I look forward to continuing to help grow the outstanding competition weve seen over the last several seasons, Sawyer said. Earnhardt's win keeps him at third on the career list behind Bill Elliott's record 16. That victory lap he took that afternoon would ultimately be the last one of his career. But, it's the man outside those statistics that make him the most popular driver, and man, in NASCAR history. NASCAR Wednesday named former driver and long-time official Elton Sawyer its senior vice president of competition, replacing Scott Miller, who will assume the newly formed role of competition strategist. The official NASCAR Twitter account shared an image of the current top 10 most popular drivers as voting for the Most Popular Driver continues. In 2004 at Rockingham, Long made the lineup, but he and some other drivers on the starting grid had the unfortunate term of "field fillers." It's hard to say, but Hamlin made the most of the opportunity. He debuted on the NASCAR national series scene in 1983, racing in what is now the Xfinity Series. When you have championship seasons that saw him win seven, 10 and 13 races in a matter of three years, haters will be there. Busch has divided NASCAR fans since the early days of his career. There is no easy path for any of the other Cup Series drivers to take the trophy away from him. Following his lengthy driving career, Elton held key leadership positions for several race teams and here at NASCAR for the last eight seasons. Much like his father, Davey was a great driver and knew his way around the race car. Voting has opened for the National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award, presented by Hooters, providing daily opportunities for people to weigh in. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson Tony Stewart Kevin Harvick However, he has become ever popular alongside Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds when FOX does the first half of the season. Before retiring in 2016, Carl Edwards was one of NASCAR's most popular and likable figures, with his signature backflip off the top of his car being arguably the best post-race celebration in history. He finished first or second in the points 10 times in his career. The medals will be presented after the Feb. 5 Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. He won the championship three of those years. Fred Lorenzen Fearless Freddy, smart, fast and handsome, was a runaway star in Cup racing in the 1960s. Allison remains one of the most popular drivers from the early days and continues the legacy of one of the more famous names in NASCAR. That popularity among his peers and fans earned him a spot in the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class. First, the current top 10, alphabetically, as voted by fans at Nascar.com/mostpopulardriver/ Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick,. The remaining two names are where the list gets interesting. Wait until 2011 to find out. Twelve of his 83 wins (14.5%) came in the sports marquee events. Finished second in the points three times. The list also includes Christopher Bell, reigning champion Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Alex Bowman, and Ryan Blaney. Kaulig Racing announced Wednesday that Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 in a third Kaulig car but has not announced plans for the 10 Xfinity car. In those days, NASCAR was running upwards of 50 races a year, making the modern 36-race schedule seem rather mundane. He won the night race at Daytona in 2002, following that up with a win in the rain-shortened 2003 Daytona 500. He heads into his final year tied for ninth on NASCAR's all-time wins list with 60 career victories and 13 consecutive playoff appearances. 1. What they got was a moment that has been classified as the No. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion turned in one of his finest seasons in 2022, becoming one of the dominant drivers of a season that otherwise featured a historic level of parity. Display Current Drivers Only. 10. As one of the originators of the great "Alabama Gang," Donnie Allison was one of the most popular drivers in the 1970s. Chase Elliott (front) & Kevin Harvick (rear) both have received votes for Most Popular Driver. Name Hometown D.O.B. The sport got this big because it became the popular sport in the country. It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. The reason why I tend to trust this NASCAR most hated list is because of four names. Probably the fiercest rival to Richard Petty in the 1960s and 1970s was David Pearson. He's an eye catcher for young girls, and for the guys his driving ability is second to none. It's not the money that Sprint, Nationwide or Camping World puts out to be the champion. All this means that popularity in NASCAR can be defined by its fan base. He was once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," but Ricky Rudd's popularity could be defined by his longevity and toughness. Elliott cruised to the regular season championship and made it all the way to the Championship 4 by winning five times and earning 12 top fives, 20 top 10s and three poles with a Cup Series-leading 857 laps led. When he came on as a broadcaster, it was one of the most natural transitions anyone had seen. Petty just took a different path and saw the sport grow to what it is today. Let's count down the 50 most popular drivers in NASCAR to find out. Plus, Labonte soon had to battle a broken hand he suffered in a crash during practice one weekend. He drives a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and his car number is 8. 9 Budweiser Ford or now the Red Bull Toyota, Kahne's fan base is secure. Everyone knows the green flag has waved when they hear DW's famous words. While Elliott took home Most Popular Driver honors for the Cup Series, the award was also given to two star drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series. Between 2000 and 2002, Busch had an intense rivalry with Jimmy Spencer that saw the two have numerous run-ins on the track. The Labonte brothers are the only family to have the distinction of winning NASCAR championships at it's highest level. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Junior, who won 26 times in Cup, repeated much of his fathers successes on the sports biggest tracks but fell short of joining him in scoring championships. 9 Dodge Charger, the No. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. Following his lengthy driving career, Elton held key leadership positions for several race teams and here at NASCAR for the last eight seasons. Missed one race due to the death of his father. However, as the years progressed, Waltrip continued to win, as his four Cup victories came on restrictor plate tracks. He. In the rear view mirror, seeing that black No. Twenty-seven cars will compete in the 150-lap feature on the quarter-mile track built inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. 7. Richard Childress was a very successful driver in his time, but his popularity skyrocketed after he decided to step out of the race car. One timetwo timethree timefour timeFIVE-TIME CHAMPION. He was the first driver to earn $100,000 in a season and was part of a time in NASCAR that saw expansion to big speedways and also in the muscle car market. Now, his own "Junior Nation" follows him loyally but has been frustrated. The 1979 Daytona 500 put not only him, but NASCAR on the map. In other weeks, however, Chastain had far fewer supporters. He's not overly loud, but when Matt Kenseth talks, many listen. If there was ever a driver that seemed to be made to be popular, it is David Reutimann. It is a shame that he was taken so suddenly. Jeff Gordon 3. Probably one of the nicest and humblest figures in NASCAR had to be Benny Parsons. A trusted voice in the garage, Scott used his decades of experience to lead our competition team to new heights during a time that saw a new race format, a new playoff format and a new race car. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. Thought to go into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on the first class of inductees, Pearson was surprisingly left out. Winning the title was noteworthy prior to the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. joining NASCAR as its primary sponsor, but the stacks of money provided by the Winston cigarette brand increased the importance of the championship exponentially. Darrell Waltrip Claimed three titles, winning them in a five-year period in the 1980s. At that point, fans began to hate Busch as he would go on to win the following week at Bristol. That's what earned him induction into the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame. With a car that was 22 mph slower than the competitors, he used the draft to find his way to the front and eventually win a race. The problem with that wreck, more than the damage, was that car was the only one Long owned and put a major dent in his pocketbook. Another one of the pioneers of the sport was Cale Yarborough. He got the big break he was looking for thanks to Dale Earnhardt in 2001. One of the first big stars in NASCAR, Joe Weatherly had the distinction of being one of the most dominant drivers in the early years of the sport. 1953 - Lee Petty. It was one of the greatest races NASCAR had ever run, but it was one that Bobby never remembers. Kevin Harvick 6. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Adam had such a bright future, but his name continues to live on as part of the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Richard Petty holds the record with at least a win in 18 consecutive seasons. Chase Briscoe, #14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Matt DiBenedetto, #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford Erik Jones, #43 Richard Petty. RELATED: Cup Series standings | List of 2021 Cup Series drivers. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. But, when Edwards won his first race, he decided to do something different, and at the same time, save the equipment. They handed him a flag bearing Allison's No. After Dale Earnhardt's death, Harvick was named the driver to take over the GM Goodwrench Chevrolet. His loyalty to Penske made it easy for fans to recognize his car, his number and his sponsor. He also works play-by-play for TNT and is not one for hiding his emotion. The crash that sent his Chevrolet Silverado into the outside wall, tearing it apart and causing a fire to ignite is one of the scariest in recent memory. After Earnhardt won the Most Popular Driver Award for 15 consecutive seasons to close out his career, it was Chase Elliott, the son of 1988 champion and 16-time Most Popular Driver Award winner Bill Elliott, who won it for the first time in his third season of full-time competition in 2018. No one could have expected him to be so popular so soon. In 2008, Logano was in the Nationwide Series when he broke through with a victory at Nashville in just his third start. In 1986, he won seven races and finished third in points. A former Busch Series champion as well, Kenseth's cool demeanor has been very popular with the fans because he's not one to get angry. Powered by. The 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for Most Popular Driver Award wins with 16 1984-88, 1991-2000 and 2002. In simple terms, NASCAR is all about popularity. Rudd would win the race, pull into victory lane and have to be pulled from the car in order to get some fresh air. 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