By RaceScene Publisher on Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Category: The Checkered Flag

Famous NASCAR Drivers

Here are some famous NASCAR drivers, past and present:
  1. Dale Earnhardt Sr. - Known as “The Intimidator,” Earnhardt Sr. won seven NASCAR Cup championships and 76 Cup races before his untimely death in a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500.
  2. Richard Petty - Nicknamed “The King,” Petty is a seven-time NASCAR Cup champion and holds the record for most Cup wins at 200.
  3. Jeff Gordon - A four-time Cup champion, Gordon won 93 Cup races and is considered one of the best drivers of his generation.
  4. Jimmie Johnson - A seven-time Cup champion, Johnson won 83 Cup races and had a dominant run in the mid-2000s.
  5. Tony Stewart - A three-time Cup champion, Stewart won 49 Cup races and was known for his aggressive driving style.
  6. Cale Yarborough - A three-time Cup champion, Yarborough won 83 Cup races and was one of the dominant drivers of the 1970s.
  7. Darrell Waltrip - A three-time Cup champion, Waltrip won 84 Cup races and became a popular NASCAR analyst after retiring from driving.
  8. Kyle Busch - A two-time Cup champion, Busch has won 58 Cup races and is known for his aggressive driving style.
  9. Kevin Harvick - A Cup champion in 2014, Harvick has won 58 Cup races and is known for his consistency and strong finishes.
  10. Chase Elliott - The 2020 Cup champion, Elliott is considered one of NASCAR’s rising stars and has won 12 Cup races to date.
These are just a few of the many talented and famous NASCAR drivers who have made their mark on the sport.
 
 

 

Related Posts