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. 2. He would lose his life in a plane crash the following year. He has also previously held competition roles at Red Bull Racing and Evernham Motorsports. From 1970-79, he won five of his championships and 89 of 326 races meaning he won more than a quarter of the races run in the 1970s. 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. RELATED: Jeff Burton Explains Why He Believes Joey Logano Is The Most Valuable Race Car Driver In The Sport. Tony Stewart 5. Busch races for the Richard Childress Racing team and has a . 10 car to five top-five finishes, including a second place at Martinsville Speedway, last year. But, he was the first name read for the 2011 class of inductees, as his statistics and demeanor were more than enough to get the respect of his peers and the fans. Jacuzzi, who manages aerodynamic engineering for NASCAR, joined the sanctioning body after working as a computational aerodynamicist for Corvid Technologies. This man isn't blowing smoke, but he does know how to smoke the competition. His piece this year on ESPN's "30 for 30" series was one of the most watched programs by drivers, fans and media alike. The only reason Adam is low on this list is because his popularity was cut off before it could ever start. However, he has become ever popular alongside Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds when FOX does the first half of the season. He has also previously held competition roles at Red Bull Racing and Evernham Motorsports. But even before his title, Labonte had gotten the break he needed to become a very strong and very popular driver. Roberts' career was most significantly defined on the original NASCAR speedway, Darlington. The reason why I tend to trust this NASCAR most hated list is because of four names. 1 of 20. But then again, the driver that does beat Johnson for the championship will be the most celebrated driver in the sport. Politics aren't exactly something people talk about in happiness. Johnson's popularity in NASCAR was all about his ability as a team owner in the 1970s and 1980s. 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. But, at the same time fans began to get tired of seeing his title run, and some jeers came his way. ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images. He tried to follow up his victory in 2001 with another run but didn't make it. No other driver, or personality for that matter, will take as much time with his fans to sign an autograph, talk to people and give the time of day to drivers. His nickname was "The Professor," and in NASCAR, it's hard to find those kind of legends to give that kind of insight. These days, Elliott is running a partial schedule with the Wood Brothers, but to his legions of fans, he will always be Awesome Bill from Dawsonville. But, who knew that popularity had two different sides. Junior Johnson Johnson was the opposite of a points racer. Fred Lorenzen Fearless Freddy, smart, fast and handsome, was a runaway star in Cup racing in the 1960s. 18 car and got his first win. His win in the 1960 Daytona 500 can be credited to him discovering the use of drafting. By today's terms, these would lead to what we now call "start and park" teams. Popularity not only defines a driver, it simply defines the sport. It was a white No. Noah Gragson was named Most Popular Driver for the Xfinity Series, while Hailie Deegan earned Most Popular Driver honors in the Truck Series for the second year in a row. Blaney has only released two videos so far, but there is an opportunity for more. Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 in a third Chevrolet entered by Kaulig Racing. 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. Media requests: reply below and Ill answer publicly, the best I can. I knew any list worth it's salt would have Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and . That happened at Daytona in the early 1980s following a crash in the qualifying race. Missed one race due to the death of his father. 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. Craven would take the win by 0.002 secondsthe closest finish in NASCAR history. 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. In fact, he was one of the first to make the transition from behind the wheel to on the microphone. In other weeks, however, Chastain had far fewer supporters. Hes a Cup Series champion, he has a sizable fanbase, and hes the son of Bill Elliott. Jimmie Johnson As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. [1][2], "Dale Jr. wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, reveals wedding date", "Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins NASCAR Most Popular Driver award for 15th time", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NASCAR%27s_Most_Popular_Driver_Award&oldid=1125068393. 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. He won the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 three times each. 9. It's not the money that Sprint, Nationwide or Camping World puts out to be the champion. NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Xfinity Series NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES NASCAR Roots. Another three races, he gave the entire NASCAR community a chance to heal as he took the GM Goodwrench Chevrolet to victory lane in Atlanta after a photo finish with Jeff Gordon. 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. Paige Rogers, Eloy Sebastin Lpez Falcn, Caleb Johnson and Nathan Lyons will make their debut this year. Elliott previously won the Most Popular Driver award in 2018, 2019, and 2020 as well. 10 car full-time for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The highest paid NASCAR driver in the World is Kyle Busch. He drove cars like there was no tomorrow. After Dale Earnhardt's death, Harvick was named the driver to take over the GM Goodwrench Chevrolet. In the mid-1990s, Geoff Bodine was having a lot of success as a driver, winning races and earning a lot of respect from his fellow drivers. "Gentleman" Ned Jarrett was as popular a driver as he was a broadcaster. Hailee Deegan won the vote for most popular driver in the Truck Series this season while Justin Allgaier won the title in the Xfinity Series for the third consecutive season. When he won the 1992 title, it was the greatest battle for the championship NASCAR had ever seen. Were extremely excited about continuing our sponsorship of Chandler, Quick Tie CEO Harvel Crumley said. Labonte retired following the 2006 season but has made appearances for Michael Waltrip Racing and other teams throughout the last few years. The Most Popular Driver Award is a family affair in the Elliott household. "BoogityBoogityBoogity. It is no secret what is the heart and soul of NASCAR. He was once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," but Ricky Rudd's popularity could be defined by his longevity and toughness. The venue hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. As soon as Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired. Do you REALLY know @chaseelliott? 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. Following his lengthy driving career, Elton held key leadership positions for several race teams and here at NASCAR for the last eight seasons. Where's the success? A fierce competitor (ask Kevin Harvick about this), Rudd won at least one time every season for 16 consecutive years. Plus, Labonte soon had to battle a broken hand he suffered in a crash during practice one weekend. 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. Who is the most popular driver of all time? Im hoping that comes true in this years Daytona 500.. Bobby Allison Finished second in the points five times before winning the 1983 championship. All this means that popularity in NASCAR can be defined by its fan base. 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. Let's count down the 50 most popular drivers in NASCAR to find out. Its unlikely based on recent history, but it certainly serves as a significant change in perception for the Florida native. But for Kevin Harvick, his popularity came at a sacrifice. 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. Look for him to be in the Hall of Fame in the next few years. Eight drivers have been named to this year's NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. This is a dream come true for me, Smith said in a statement released by the team. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. Parsons, or as many knew him BP, is still missed to this day. As one of the originators of the great "Alabama Gang," Donnie Allison was one of the most popular drivers in the 1970s. His walkouts, his rants and his emotion have given many fans someone to actually hate on race weekends. The living members of this group were honored on February 15, 1998 during pre-race festivities for the 1998 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. But, this year it was a season of living a dream for McMurray. In his new role, Sawyer will oversee all aspects of on-track competition, inspection, rule development and officiating, focusing specifically on NASCARs three national series Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series. 29 and he qualified fifth and won the race. 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. John is the Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Sports and also of its geek culture sister site, Bounding Into Comics. (Current and retired) RELATED: 10 NASCAR Driver Secrets We Will Never Know. The result was typically a win, a wreck or an exploding engine. They certainly seemed to work for him for a long time. 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 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. Weatherly started stock car racing in 1952, winning 49 of the 83 races he entered, a staggering winning percentage. Mark Martin Martin was Denny Hamlin before Denny Hamlin. Fireball Roberts The sports first superstar never raced a full Cup season. As a broadcaster, racer or delivery man, Jarrett is a popular figure in NASCAR. From that point on, it was hard to argue that Childress would be popular in NASCAR. He took time off from racing because of illness, something he couldn't figure out but many could see was affecting him. Taking votes away from Elliott is no simple matter. Although his first win came thanks to rain in last year's Coca-Cola 600, Reutimann made sure that was forgotten when he outright won at Chicago this summer. When he wins, he lets everyone know it, not just on the radio but after exiting his car. The race after his death was at Pocono, and every driver was taking the loss hard. 3 in this case cause those numbers are Dale Earnhardt's birthday. Here is a list of those five drivers, listed in alphabetical order. But who is the most popular driver of all-time? ET on NBCSN) and that provides plenty of time to debate this list and any of the drivers in the top 10. But, it was the first Craftsman Truck race at Daytona that put his popularity and his will to live on the map. Denny Hamlin 8. That popularity among his peers and fans earned him a spot in the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class. NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM will provide coverage of this year's program. Im thankful to the France Family and everyone at NASCAR for the opportunity they gave me seven years ago, and I appreciate the chance to stay in the fold to help however and wherever I can. Whether it was at the wheel of the Home Depot car, the Office Depot Chevrolet or his own late model, Tony Stewart is one of the most talked about and popular drivers to come into NASCAR in the last decade. Jacuzzi, who manages aerodynamic engineering for NASCAR, joined the sanctioning body after working as a computational aerodynamicist for Corvid Technologies. The ceremony presenting the award is called the NASCAR Awards Banquet, and it is held in Nashville, Tennessee in November of each year. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. To be known as a Winston Cup champion became a much-coveted honor. 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. You can sound the si-reen again! 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.. Voting for the Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opened on November 8. However, as the years progressed, Waltrip continued to win, as his four Cup victories came on restrictor plate tracks. He truly is, and forever will be, known as "The King." I am not sure what made Alan Kulwicki more popular. Getty Voting for Most Popular Driver opened on November 8. Coming off the final corner, Craven had his Pontiac inside Kurt Busch's Ford and the two put on a side-by-side battle right to the finish. 1. In the end, it was that illness that took Richmond away from racing. It was termed "Allison Wonderland" in 1988 as Bobby won the Daytona 500 with son Davey placing second. At the same time, popularity in the garage has another way of defining the sport. The conversation drastically changed on October 30, 2022. He has many vocal supporters, as well as many vocal critics. We still see fans wear the No. Still, the seven-time most popular driver is still the hottest-selling driver in NASCAR. 10.2 Part-time drivers. The medal ceremony will take place on a podium in Victory Lane, which will be located beneath the Olympic cauldron at the Coliseum. Sponsorships drive my business, and my sponsors over the last two years have been through a lot. But, he would not get his first career victory until 2001. These names all make sense for a variety of reasons, including their. 9, which he made famous in the 1980s. The list also includes championship runner-up Ross Chastain and 2021 Cup Series champion Kyle Larson. At the same time, then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver Tony Stewart announced he would leave the organization to start his own team. His trademark bow to the fans has become a staple at the end of a race just like a burnout. The older of the Labonte brothers, Terry has enjoyed a guaranteed Hall of Fame career in NASCAR. That is determination. Also on Thursday, Trackhouse Racing founder. Bill Elliot Hall of Famer Bill Elliot was voted the sport's most popular driver 16 times throughout his 37 years of racing. That attitude grew a fan base that was extremely dedicated to their driver. That will never happen again, guaranteed. NASCAR on TV; Drivers; Between 2000 and 2002, Busch had an intense rivalry with Jimmy Spencer that saw the two have numerous run-ins on the track. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. The mark he leaves on the organization is significant. Both Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick made the top 10. Earnhardt is still here, although not physically. 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. At the end of 2017, you can be certain it will be 15. 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. Another driver that was popular among his peers and fans alike was Davey Allison. Petty has since gotten out of the car but has always remained loyal to his racing roots as he is part of SPEED's NASCAR Raceday and NASCAR Victory Lane. His popularity among the fans is evident by his nickname "Smoke." No, the heart and soul of NASCAR is in the people that sit in those stands every weekend. A young face, great driving ability and great determination sum up Kasey Kahne. Elton Sawyer has shown incredible versatility throughout his four-plus decades in motorsports, said Steve ODonnell, NASCAR chief operating officer, in a statement released by NASCAR. These are the drivers who made and make NASCAR fans stand on their feet and cheer. We are thrilled that Scott Miller has chosen to remain a key part of the NASCAR competition team. If there was ever a driver that seemed to be made to be popular, it is David Reutimann. Who knows where Reutimann's popularity will go, but you can bet he's living his own dream in NASCAR. Everyone knew what Petty meant to this sport. Allison only has 10 wins to his credit, but that includes wins at some of NASCAR's famed tracks, including both Charlotte and Bristol. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. Championship Ranking; Championship Overview; Win Ranking; . When someone can back up what they say, that's big. When you have a nickname like "Happy," it's hard not to be liked. 8.1 Full-time drivers. 10. Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets. He won the first Chase by eight points, giving Jack Roush his second of two titles. He finished first or second in the points 10 times in his career. This 1939 GMC . Although in his death, NASCAR did mandate the window net, despite it taking seven years to do so. He won the championship three of those years. I don't know what it is about NASCAR drivers, but each likes to make their own stamp on a victory. His career ended in 1960 after a crash at Daytona, but he has forever been credited as being one of the pioneers of the sport we know today. When everyone sees that No. His win sent Harvick's popularity through the roof, and now he finally has accepted the role of being the driver taking over the Earnhardt legacy. He held the series record for victories until son Richard topped his mark. 2/2 During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win. It was almost as though the driver was a human jack-in-the-box. The fourth generation driver was extremely successful before entering NASCAR and had all the tools capable of getting to the top of the sport. 4-29-51 equals No. NASCAR and the National Motorsports Press Association revealed the current top 10 most popular drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. He. 1957 - Fireball Roberts. He was the first NASCAR champion to win back-to-back-to-back championships from 1976-1978. Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. Probably the fiercest rival to Richard Petty in the 1960s and 1970s was David Pearson. A win in the Daytona 500, then at Indianapolis and again at Charlotte was by far the best season of his entire career. One of the nicest guys in the garage in the early years of NASCAR, Jarrett won titles in 1961 and 1965. Kyle, Richard and the entire Petty family were devastated when such talent and such charm was robbed from NASCAR. 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. 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. Mark Martin is without question the most popular, most respected and overall most liked driver in the garage. He scored his best points finish second in 1991. That victory lap he took that afternoon would ultimately be the last one of his career. It was thanks in part to him becoming an owner and signing a very tough, very rugged and no-nonsense driver in Dale Earnhardt. As a kid, you always have the goal of one day racing in the Cup Series. The Labonte brothers are the only family to have the distinction of winning NASCAR championships at it's highest level. In those five seasons, he won 50 of his 243 starts (20.6%). Yarborough would become a car owner in the 1990s and still remains a fixture in NASCAR. But, Lorenzen did it simply because it was something he wanted to do. 5. However, he still has a long way to go to beat his dad, Bill Elliott, who won the award 16 times. But, when it comes to NASCAR, they have their own "Mayor.". In the rear view mirror, seeing that black No. But then got asked to drive the No. NASCAR unveiled the list on November 21 and revealed which drivers in alphabetical order -have been receiving the most votes through the first two weeks. Fireball Roberts 1 of 49 As one of the originators of the speedway era in NASCAR in the early 1960s, Fireball Roberts. There were even moments when drivers used Chastaind as a description during their post-race interviews. Don't forget to vote!: https://t.co/jUZfQDZWSa pic.twitter.com/D1v14X8TYG. 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. He also had a Daytona 500 win and a Southern 500 victory among his 84 career wins. Love him or hate him, Kyle Busch has earned his popularity the same way he goes for victoryby any means necessary. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2. 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. But, who would have thought that one wreck would set off the popularity, and amount of help, for someone just trying to earn a living. 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