These names all make sense for a variety of reasons, including their respective fanbases. He took time off from racing because of illness, something he couldn't figure out but many could see was affecting him. Bodine's popularity in NASCAR now has him working in the Research and Development Center, focusing solely on safety. This town was particularly very special, racing at Nashville over the summer with Dad and just seeing that energy and fire and really across the country. John is the Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Sports and also of its geek culture sister site, Bounding Into Comics. 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. 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. Fans knew from 1996 through 2002 that if NASCAR came to Atlanta, Labonte was going to be hard to beat. The 1979 Daytona 500 put not only him, but NASCAR on the map. In the race for the championship, however, he has finished second, third three times, fourth twice and fifth twice. Here is a list of those five drivers, listed in alphabetical order. 1957 - Fireball Roberts. I have a deep passion for the sport, and am honored to be in a position to help shepherd the competition team during these exciting times.. Or, could it have something to do with his most famous sponsor, Hooters? Elliott continued his career with his own team in the mid-1990s but got a resurgence in 2001 when he signed with Evernham Motorsports to bring Dodge back to NASCAR and also bring back the No. Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov Stands By His Faith, Refuses To Wear LGBTQ+ Pride Night Jersey, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Office Calls Out Discriminatory NHL Job Fair: "We Are Fighting All Discrimination In Our Schools And Workplaces", Washington Capitals Team With Grocery Store Giant Food To Push Disordered Behavior With Lecture On Pronouns And LBGTQ+ Terminology, Mother Of Young Woman Allegedly Murdered By Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Speaks Out: "Took My Babys Life Because She Wouldnt Talk To Him", Jeff Burton Explains Why He Believes Joey Logano Is The Most Valuable Race Car Driver In The Sport, NASCAR COO Steve ODonnell Appears To Signal They Will Outlaw Moves Like Ross Chastains Hail Melon Martinsville Move, NASCAR Executive Explains New Manufacturers Arent Joining The Sport Due To Emphasis On Electric, Hybrid, And Hydrogen Vehicles. 1. His career also included seven Daytona 500 victories among the mountain of accomplishments. When he made the first Chase in 2004, he finished third, then second the next season. It started as a poll of the drivers and then all NASCAR Cup Series competitors; today, it is voted for by fans across the United States . Johnson's popularity in NASCAR was all about his ability as a team owner in the 1970s and 1980s. The official NASCAR Twitter account shared an image of the current top 10 most popular drivers as voting for the Most Popular Driver continues. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. That all changed in 2010 when his career really took off. That win would be Craven's last and would be the final one for Pontiac. He won the Coca-Cola 600 five times. Richard Petty holds the record with at least a win in 18 consecutive seasons. NMPA Hall of Fame member and 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for most popular driver award wins with 161984-1988, 1991-2000 and 2002. 4. Ricky Rudd Rudd drove for numerous teams, including his own, and won 23 times. He climbed out of the cab, stood on the bedand back-flipped to the asphalt. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. Jeff Gordon A four-time champion whose 93 career wins ranks third on the all-time list. But, he will let you know when he is. Bold prediction, or was he reaching for a miracle? Chase Elliott is the most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, but this year's most popular Xfinity Series driver might be just as obvious. It will come, but the question is when. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the award for 15 consecutive. Craven would take the win by 0.002 secondsthe closest finish in NASCAR history. Probst joined NASCAR in 2016, providing senior oversight of an engineering group that develops and incorporates new technology into all aspects of NASCAR competition. Although in his death, NASCAR did mandate the window net, despite it taking seven years to do so. Another member of the Alabama Gang, Bobby Allison's career is one that is among the finest in NASCAR. These will be tremendous prizes for our drivers who are competing inside a venue thats hosted two Olympic Games and is preparing for a third, said Ben Kennedy, NASCARs senior vice president for racing development and strategy. After teaming up with Michael Waltrip Racing to drive the "Aaron's Dream Machine" in the Sprint Cup Series, Reutimann has gained his own following of fans. 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. NASCAR fans are the ones that purchase their favorite t-shirts, hats and die-casts of the driver they root for each week. Petty is the first driver to achieve the seven NASCAR Cup championships, making him an undisputed champion in the NASCAR world. Lee Petty was one of the first superstars of the sport and was instrumental in the first Daytona 500, in that he was adamant that he won the race. Sawyer joined NASCAR in February of 2015 as managing director of the Craftsman Truck Series. He held the series record for victories until son Richard topped his mark. I have a deep passion for the sport, and am honored to be in a position to help shepherd the competition team during these exciting times.. Elliott previously won the Most Popular Driver award in 2018, 2019, and 2020 as well. When he won the 1992 title, it was the greatest battle for the championship NASCAR had ever seen. 10. But who is the most popular driver of all-time? 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 Saving his equipment and running to the front with 75 laps to go, Roberts ran away with the victory. Elliott won three races for Evernham, including the Brickyard 400 in 2002. But, as far as popularity, you can't hate someone for doing what they wanted in life. We have a strong team at NASCAR, and Im excited to remain a part of it.. Voting has opened for the National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award, presented by Hooters, providing daily opportunities for people to weigh in. Smith joins a group of Daytona 500 entries, including Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana, who will be battling for one of four non-charter spots in the starting field. 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. But, it was an altercation in the garage at Michigan in 2003 that put Busch on the map, seeing as though it meant he had to take a punch. Media requests: reply below and Ill answer publicly, the best I can. More News. His rivalry with Petty was the most popular one in the early days of NASCAR and has earned him much respect from his fellow drivers and fans. Burton admits that after he is done driving, he would like to get into politics. Petty slid to the infield but stopped just short of the finish line. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. Honorable mentions: Jeff Burton, Jim Paschal, Curtis Turner, Geoffrey Bodine, Buddy Baker, Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Harry Gant. Jarrett provided great insight into the drivers, their thought process and was part of the great TNN coverage team with Eli Gold and Buddy Baker. But, his popularity among the ladies is rather obvious. NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM will provide coverage of this year's program. But for Kevin Harvick, his popularity came at a sacrifice. Won 54 races. Im hoping that comes true in this years Daytona 500.. The mark he leaves on the organization is significant. From 1995-98, he claimed three championships, finished second in the points once and won 40 of 127 races (31.5%). 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. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. Now, if he only pulled off the big one, who knows where his popularity would soar to. Here's a man that elected to go to a part-time schedule after the 2006 seasonand did so for two years. 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. Brought to NASCAR to help shepherd the Next Gen project, Thomas led the day-to-day management of the Next Gen car since the beginning of the development cycle in 2019. landon cassill (@landoncassill) January 18, 2023. Let's go racing, boys.". The list in no alphabetical order features some expected names. 10/10 10. During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win.. NASCAR also announced the promotions of several individuals to key positions within its competition team. Is it someone who is defined by his fan base, by the respect in the garage, the amount of merchandise sold or a combination of all three? He was popular especially for the commercials he did with UPS. Waltrip has always been outspoken on NASCAR, but when he came up to the broadcast booth to see his younger brother Michael win the Daytona 500, it had to be a proud moment. Denny Hamlin Hamlin had the look of a championship driver from his first full-time season (2006), when he finished third in the standings. The documentary "Dale" is one of the most watched films in recent memory. You can sound the si-reen again! 2. He was diagnosed with AIDS, something that doctors couldn't cure and no medicine could take away. Taking votes away from Elliott is no simple matter. Jacuzzi, who manages aerodynamic engineering for NASCAR, joined the sanctioning body after working as a computational aerodynamicist for Corvid Technologies. That seemingly won't change as he is not even in the prime of his career. Politics aren't exactly something people talk about in happiness. "His wife wears the firesuit in the family," he said, referring to Harvick's wife, Delana. He wasn't always this giving, as his early years in the sport saw him have an attitude and eventually take anger management classes. 9. View . Both Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick made the top 10. 10 car to five top-five finishes, including a second place at Martinsville Speedway, last year. 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. He debuted on the NASCAR national series scene in 1983, racing in what is now the Xfinity Series. At the same time, then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver Tony Stewart announced he would leave the organization to start his own team. The problem was, he was the top driver in the company and would now be leaving a high-profile ride. He says that the he felt he should have finished second to Dale that afternoon, and since his passing, he has felt that is how it was meant to be. In fact, the two drivers had careers that nearly were parallel in statistics. That is yet to be seen as his career is just getting warmed up. Or not in the top 10. Now NASCAR has revealed the top 10 Cup Series drivers getting votes each day from the fans. He was the original "Most Popular Driver" in NASCAR. Fred Lorenzen was a driver on the cutting edge as he would travel cross country putting NASCAR on the market and in the eyes of the public. The 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for Most Popular Driver Award wins with 16 1984-88, 1991-2000 and 2002. The venue hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. But, when it comes to NASCAR, they have their own "Mayor.". He won the season . Sure, he eventually caved in and did drive the truck. It started as a poll of the drivers and then all NASCAR Cup Series competitors; today, it is voted for by fans across the United States. But, Carl Long does have a place on this list because it was one incident that sparked his popularity among the fans. In simple terms, NASCAR is all about popularity. X Most Recent @nascarcasm At-Track Driver Wins eNascar Fantasy Fastlane Garage 56 Lineup Gallery Memorable Moments Most Popular Driver NASCAR 75 NASCAR Competition NASCAR Roots Paint Scheme . The Cup Series returns Aug. 8 at Watkins Glen International (3 p.m. He also is the record holder for most wins at Darlington Raceway with 10. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He was once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," but Ricky Rudd's popularity could be defined by his longevity and toughness. It's like a part of the garage, the grandstands and the starting grid was taken away. Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, both saw spikes in crowd support. Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver? They handed him a flag bearing Allison's No. No one could have expected him to be so popular so soon. Here are some of the most famous NASCAR drivers who are considered the all-time best in the sport. 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 . Wallace is as popular with today's fans as when he was driving. Roberts' career was most significantly defined on the original NASCAR speedway, Darlington. Only question among everyone in the sport that keeps coming up is "Could he continue this dominance?". The 1999 champion, Dale Jarrett, is on this list not just because of his popularity among the fans and the drivers. Thought to go into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on the first class of inductees, Pearson was surprisingly left out. Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. As one of the originators of the speedway era in NASCAR in the early 1960s, Fireball Roberts was a name everyone recognized in the sport. Here's a list of the 10 Coolest Cars NASCAR drivers drive at home. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. 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. RELATED: Cup Series standings | List of 2021 Cup Series drivers. In 1995, he signed on with Joe Gibbs Racing to race the No. Not only do the medals honor the rich tradition of this stadium, but they also provide a special element unique to NASCARs 75th anniversary.. The car wasn't black anymore, and the No. His nickname was "The Professor," and in NASCAR, it's hard to find those kind of legends to give that kind of insight. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. Rebuilding will be my top priority. Johnny Beauchamp was declared the winner at the track, but Petty wouldn't accept it, saying his car was the leader at the line. That soon led him to purchase his own race team and also buy the Eldora Speedway. Besides that, Elliott is a perennial winner of the NASCAR Most Popular Driver award, winning it four times and will likely collect his fifth at the end of the 2022 season. 1955 - Tim Flock. 2/2 During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. No matter what, he will still have a following, but the frustration will need to turn to celebration. We started sponsoring him when he was eight years old. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. pic.twitter.com/Dh1CAvokeH. Kyle was third in line in the family to drive and had a very successful career in NASCAR. Jeff Gordon 3. 1956 - Curtis Turner. The race after his death was at Pocono, and every driver was taking the loss hard. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. He wasn't popular because of his racing, nor his success. It was as though the celebration for the fans and Michael was robbed. Hailee Deegan again won the vote for most popular driver in the Truck Series this season while Noah Gragson won the title in the Xfinity Series. Now, his own "Junior Nation" follows him loyally but has been frustrated. 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. 3. He won 33 races, including at least one every year between 1956 and 1964, when he died from injuries suffered in a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Who is the most popular driver of all time? Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson Tony Stewart Kevin Harvick In that capacity, Sawyer oversaw race event management, transportation and NASCAR official training and development. There is no easy path for any of the other Cup Series drivers to take the trophy away from him. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and NASCAR's perennial Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., are just a few to step away from full-time competition. Bobby Allison Finished second in the points five times before winning the 1983 championship. Would love your thoughts, please comment. But, Gordon has changed the last few years in his career. Darrell Waltrip won the award two years in a row in 1989 and 1990, while Dale Earnhardt earned the award posthumously in 2001. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. 3 wasn't on the door panel. National award, covering every NASCAR series. 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. Each one comes to the track wearing familiar colors of their driver, just showing the passion that the sport brings out. It was his unique celebration that earned him the popularity with the fans, and it is surely to only go up with each season. LAS VEGAS - Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh consecutive year. 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. We still see fans wear the No. Unfortunately, the career of Weatherly was cut short in 1964 after a very scary and tragic accident. But then got asked to drive the No. Joey Logano is the best NASCAR driver right now. Still, the seven-time most popular driver is still the hottest-selling driver in NASCAR. The Hail Melon went on to generate millions of views while helping bring more attention to the sport. How can you not love a driver with the nickname "Onion." Busch races for the Richard Childress Racing team and has a salary of $16.9 million annually as of 2023. They are also the ones that argue every Sunday as to who is better at winning, or who's the driver most hated. That smile, the joy and the happiness grew on the fans and will only continue as the years progress. 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. pic.twitter.com/PhEbgZZs6O, Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) November 18, 2022, That being said, one driver is taking a new approach. In fact, it was where he locked up his 2000 championship. But, in that moment, Craven earned the respect and popularity at a track that he had to tame the hard way. Four-time winner Chase Elliott is obviously on the list as he aims to keep his streak alive. But, it was his death the following year that really showed how well he was liked. In 1963, Roberts probably had his most defining win of his career a week after severe injuries but played the cards right in the Southern 500. Denny Hamlin 8. He wasn't very outspoken, but he spoke out when needed. Let's count down the 50 most popular drivers in NASCAR to find out. It was a white No. His piece this year on ESPN's "30 for 30" series was one of the most watched programs by drivers, fans and media alike. But if you saw that smile beneath the huge mustache, Earnhardt was the kindest man you could ever meet. It also meant that when he did get angry, it was something to talk about. This man isn't blowing smoke, but he does know how to smoke the competition. Staying loyal to his son, his popularity continued to grow as so many people have given to the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Adam's memory. What they got was a moment that has been classified as the No. The ten highest-paid Nascar drivers earned an estimated $120 million in 2019, a tick above 2018 but well below a decade ago when they banked a combined $180 million. The sport got this big because it became the popular sport in the country. The Most Popular Driver Award is a family affair in the Elliott household. 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