The 1999 champion, Dale Jarrett, is on this list not just because of his popularity among the fans and the drivers. That is yet to be seen as his career is just getting warmed up. The sport got this big because it became the popular sport in the country. His unfortunate death a year later from pneumonia following a scary crash with Ned Jarrett and Junior Johnson cut short a promising career. By Staff Report | Thursday, December 1, 2022. 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 . Before even stepping into the broadcast booth, Darrell Waltrip was certainly a character in NASCAR. Thought to go into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on the first class of inductees, Pearson was surprisingly left out. Everyone believes this man should be higher than he is going to be on this list. 2/2 During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win. That name is Petty. Burton also is one that doesn't sugar coat what he feels and will speak his mind. section: | slug: chase-elliott-wins-nascar-most-popular-driver-award-for-a-fifth-straight-year | sport: nascar | route: article_single.us | I was really mind blown on a few occasions this year of that support to see it first hand.. Results on who will be named the Most Popular Driver will be posted on or about December 1, 2022., Chase Elliott was selected as the Most Popular Driver in 2021 and upon receiving the recognition he stated, Well, I just cant thank the fans across the country enough. This is a dream come true for me, Smith said in a statement released by the team. As a kid, you always have the goal of one day racing in the Cup Series. It was his unique celebration that earned him the popularity with the fans, and it is surely to only go up with each season. Voting for the Most Popular Driver continues until 12:00 PM ET on November 30, 2022. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. 10 car full-time for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Were extremely excited about continuing our sponsorship of Chandler, Quick Tie CEO Harvel Crumley said. Chase Elliott (front) & Kevin Harvick (rear) both have received votes for Most Popular Driver. Ricky Rudd Rudd drove for numerous teams, including his own, and won 23 times. When you have championship seasons that saw him win seven, 10 and 13 races in a matter of three years, haters will be there. Not in competition, but he did drive one. Everyone knows the green flag has waved when they hear DW's famous words. Everyone at the track, on TV and in the broadcast booth had to hold their breath to see if things would turn out alright. Adam had such a bright future, but his name continues to live on as part of the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Twenty-seven cars will compete in the 150-lap feature on the quarter-mile track built inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now NASCAR has revealed the top 10 Cup Series drivers getting votes each day from the fans. Four heat races, two last-chance qualifying races and the feature will take place Feb. 5. His 50 career wins are not his biggest credit but more of what he discovered in NASCAR that still continues today. It's appropriate that this year Jarrett is being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as he rightfully earned the spot. 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. 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.. His last victory came in 1995 at Dover where he famously collapsed after getting out of the car since he was so hot and tired. He likely would have been in more championship races in future years but decided to retire early. It's not because Todd Bodine has a bad smell or makes people cry. Most Popular Driver Award Winners. But, he will let you know when he is. Labonte retired following the 2006 season but has made appearances for Michael Waltrip Racing and other teams throughout the last few years. Burton admits that after he is done driving, he would like to get into politics. He took time off from racing because of illness, something he couldn't figure out but many could see was affecting him. It has earned him a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the second class of inductees. Whether the car had a brightly painted rainbow or it had red-hot flames, Jeff Gordon has always been one of the more popular drivers among the fans. An independent group of 51 individuals representing various NASCAR roles were asked to give their objective and educated opinions on who the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history were. That happened at Daytona in the early 1980s following a crash in the qualifying race. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. 1. 10 car full-time for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Who knows how popular Richmond would be today if he was still with us. The older of the Labonte brothers, Terry has enjoyed a guaranteed Hall of Fame career in NASCAR. 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. No personality in NASCAR has the longevity, the recognition and the respect like Richard Petty. Fans are able to vote for one driver every day, but are able to vote each day until voting ends on the 30th. 10.1 Full-time drivers. Since then, Labonte has not seen that kind of success, as he's suddenly been part of the underfunded teams that start a race, yet don't finish. That's what earned him induction into the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. 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. Unfortunately, he also had to see his long-time friend, Dale Earnhardt, pass away in the final corner. Not very many drivers can say they spent the majority of their career with one team, but in the case of Rusty Wallace, that is the case. Most Popular Driver; Female Drivers. This list includes Justin. 8.1 Full-time drivers. The team announced Wednesday that Smith, 20, plans to run five Cup races with sponsorship from Quick Tie Products. Richard Petty holds the record with at least a win in 18 consecutive seasons. He chased the championship across 23 full-time seasons in the sport, falling short on several agonizing occasions. Taking votes away from Elliott is no simple matter. Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. Junior Johnson Johnson was the opposite of a points racer. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. And, much like his fellow driver Alan Kulwicki, he was taken away from the sport way too quickly. However, he still has a long way to go to beat his dad, Bill Elliott, who won the award 16 times. That smile, the joy and the happiness grew on the fans and will only continue as the years progress. The short film provided great insight to a man that simply lived on the edge, and eventually, it caught up with him. These days, Lorenzen focuses mainly on the stock market and makes a lot of money using his portfolio. 3 meant you had to move or will be moved by force. Fred Lorenzen "Fearless" Freddy, smart, fast and handsome, was a runaway star in Cup racing in the 1960s. Busch races for the Richard Childress Racing team and has a . Kyle, Richard and the entire Petty family were devastated when such talent and such charm was robbed from NASCAR. As the youngest of the Wallace brothers, Kenny has earned the popularity of his peers and the fans for being one of the more humorous figures in the garage. We are thrilled that Scott Miller has chosen to remain a key part of the NASCAR competition team. 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. They are also the ones that argue every Sunday as to who is better at winning, or who's the driver most hated. His trademark bow to the fans has become a staple at the end of a race just like a burnout. When he came on as a broadcaster, it was one of the most natural transitions anyone had seen. 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.. But, Rudd would not be denied and a few weeks later, would go on to win. More News. Voting for the Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opened on November 8. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. 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. The fourth generation driver was extremely successful before entering NASCAR and had all the tools capable of getting to the top of the sport. Richard Petty He went from seven-time champion to cultural icon. 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. Elliott earned Most Popular Driver honors through a fan vote. For over 40 years, "The King" has been a fixture in the sport. 43, they know who drove it. Since then, "Cousin Carl" has been doing back flips in the Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series after each victory. Bill Elliott certainly did many firsts in his career. But, it's also his rambunctious side that has become popular with many fans. 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. In 1995, he signed on with Joe Gibbs Racing to race the No. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. Another driver turned broadcaster that saw some success in NASCAR was Ricky Craven. He has many vocal supporters, as well as many vocal critics. 3. Probably one of the more unique celebrations NASCAR has seen, but it sure is cool for the fans after he wins. Johnny Beauchamp was declared the winner at the track, but Petty wouldn't accept it, saying his car was the leader at the line. But, after the race, he pulled to the start/finish line with his crew. By today's terms, these would lead to what we now call "start and park" teams. Twenty-seven cars will compete in the 150-lap feature on the quarter-mile track built inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Its unlikely based on recent history, but it certainly serves as a significant change in perception for the Florida native. Petty is the first driver to achieve the seven NASCAR Cup championships, making him an undisputed champion in the NASCAR world. Logano, 32, won the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship and finished the season with four wins, 11 top-5 finishes, and 17 top-20 finishes. The race winner will receive a gold medal, the runner-up will receive a silver medal, and the third-place finisher will be given the bronze medal in the exhibition race. Dale Earnhardt Jr., elected to the NMPA Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020, won the award for 15 consecutive seasons from 2003-2017. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. 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. Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. Walk through the garage and not one person has anything negative to say about the veteran driver. Another one of the pioneers of the sport was Cale Yarborough. Voting has opened for the National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award, presented by Hooters, providing daily opportunities for people to weigh in. After Dale Earnhardt's death, Harvick was named the driver to take over the GM Goodwrench Chevrolet. This video game move sparked criticism from Chastains fellow drivers. 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. 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. 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 . In fact, the two drivers had careers that nearly were parallel in statistics. Don't forget to vote!: https://t.co/jUZfQDZWSa pic.twitter.com/D1v14X8TYG. 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,. It was termed "Allison Wonderland" in 1988 as Bobby won the Daytona 500 with son Davey placing second. 9 NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series drivers. 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. Tallying 44 wins and one championship over his career, he also scored victories at many of NASCAR's premier tracks. 1. 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. But, Gordon has changed the last few years in his career. Smith finished third in the Craftsman Truck Series standings last year, recording three wins, nine top fives and 16 top 10s. But who is the most popular driver of all-time? Tony Stewart 5. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." The 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for Most Popular Driver Award wins with 16 1984-88, 1991-2000 and 2002. But if you saw that smile beneath the huge mustache, Earnhardt was the kindest man you could ever meet. 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. 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. Bobby Allison Finished second in the points five times before winning the 1983 championship. His career also included seven Daytona 500 victories among the mountain of accomplishments. 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. The documentary "Dale" is one of the most watched films in recent memory. Each one comes to the track wearing familiar colors of their driver, just showing the passion that the sport brings out. 50. But, this year it was a season of living a dream for McMurray. He was the one driver that could exemplify what NASCAR is all about. 29, and Harvick was at the wheel. With his fourth consecutive title in 2009, and now his fifth consecutive title this year, more fans are beginning to appreciate what Johnson has done. 9. He won the Coca-Cola 600 five times. But, in a way, his legacy lives on. For Dave Marcis, his racing career spanned over 30 years and saw him win only five times. There is no one that defines toughness as much as Rudd. Most recently, he held the role of NASCAR vice president, technical inspection and officiating, a role he assumed in 2016. 10 car to five top-five finishes, including a second place at Martinsville Speedway, last year. 10 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR PRO Division drivers. There were weeks when fans and drivers celebrated Chastains wins and his production on the track, especially considering how he had previously driven for underfunded teams across the national series. Who are the wealthiest NASCAR drivers? Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver? I admit, he would be if it was not for the frustration that his fans have seen the last few years. 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. 9.1 Full-time drivers. The venue hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. The kid had some guts in saying that, and almost instantly, his popularity soared to new heights. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. In those days, NASCAR was running upwards of 50 races a year, making the modern 36-race schedule seem rather mundane. But, who knew that popularity had two different sides. Name Hometown D.O.B. In a way, Michael Waltrip's popularity skyrocketed because of tragedy. Popularity not only defines a driver, it simply defines the sport. Tim Richmond Richmond had a short but brilliant career, winning 13 times across seven seasons. After two days of debate, photos confirmed Petty's claim, and he will forever be known as the first winner of the Daytona 500. 1959 - Jack Smith. Unfortunately, the career of Weatherly was cut short in 1964 after a very scary and tragic accident. From that point on, it was hard to argue that Childress would be popular in NASCAR. When he wins, he lets everyone know it, not just on the radio but after exiting his car. 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 Roberts' career was most significantly defined on the original NASCAR speedway, Darlington. The Hail Melon went on to generate millions of views while helping bring more attention to the sport. 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. A year earlier, Bobby was involved in a horrific crash at Talladega that saw his car destroyed and part of the safety fencing torn down on the front straightaway, which eventually led to the restrictor plates used at Daytona and Talladega. 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. 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. Hes got a way better chance of winning this than I do. He also told Rutledge Wood ahead of the 2020 season that he can be kind of a jerk sometimes.. When Jimmie Johnson came to Cup competition in 2002, he made an immediate impact with the fans and drivers by winning the pole in the Daytona 500. Most recently, he held the role of NASCAR vice president, technical inspection and officiating, a role he assumed in 2016. Bill Elliot Hall of Famer Bill Elliot was voted the sport's most popular driver 16 times throughout his 37 years of racing. Sawyer joined NASCAR in February of 2015 as managing director of the Craftsman Truck Series. A young face, great driving ability and great determination sum up Kasey Kahne. The mark he leaves on the organization is significant. ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images. Not only do the medals honor the rich tradition of this stadium, but they also provide a special element unique to NASCARs 75th anniversary.. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. That seemed to help out a lot, as not only did it increase his ability to control his temper, it also helped him become a better driver. 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. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. Denny Hamlin 8. That honor was achieved by younger brother Bobby in 2000. 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. Powered by. Bill Elliott holds the record for the most awards with 16 followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. with 15. He was second five times and was in the top five in eight other years. When you have a nickname like "Happy," it's hard not to be liked. The 2018 NMPA Most Popular Driver will be announced during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards program Thursday, Nov. 29 at Wynn Las Vegas. However, my quest to win in NASCAR continues. 8.2 Part-time drivers. John is the Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Sports and also of its geek culture sister site, Bounding Into Comics. Although early in his career he didn't get the breaks he needed, it was Rick Hendrick that saw the potential. Missed one race due to the death of his father. Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets. It's by far his favorite track. 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