View . It is no secret what is the heart and soul of NASCAR. Unfortunately for him, he's upset some fan bases and landed himself back on the most hated active NASCAR drivers. That seemingly won't change as he is not even in the prime of his career. 8. 1. In 1986, he won seven races and finished third in points. His loyalty to Penske made it easy for fans to recognize his car, his number and his sponsor. Kulwicki's name is still spoke of today as many more drivers are hands-on when working on the cars. Between 2000 and 2002, Busch had an intense rivalry with Jimmy Spencer that saw the two have numerous run-ins on the track. Probably one of the nicest and humblest figures in NASCAR had to be Benny Parsons. His seven championships, 200 wins and numerous poles will never be equaled. In NASCAR, he became arguably the most popular driver of the 2000s by winning 49 career Cup Series races from 1999-2016. Twelve of his 83 wins (14.5%) came in the sports marquee events. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. One of the nicest guys in the garage in the early years of NASCAR, Jarrett won titles in 1961 and 1965. The following year, Busch found himself on the wrong end of the lawliterally. pic.twitter.com/iM7jihS3VZ, RELATED: NASCAR COO Steve ODonnell Appears To Signal They Will Outlaw Moves Like Ross Chastains Hail Melon Martinsville Move. 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. Plus, Labonte soon had to battle a broken hand he suffered in a crash during practice one weekend. Now NASCAR has revealed the top 10 Cup Series drivers getting votes each day from the fans. Chase Elliott sits in fifth with four wins. We started sponsoring him when he was eight years old. Can you guess what todays #1 play was on @SportsCenter?! View Fullscreen. After a trying relationship at Ganassi, McMurray went to Roush and saw some success but only two victories. No, the heart and soul of NASCAR is in the people that sit in those stands every weekend. And, much like his fellow driver Alan Kulwicki, he was taken away from the sport way too quickly. Weatherly started stock car racing in 1952, winning 49 of the 83 races he entered, a staggering winning percentage. His first race out in the NAPA car, Waltrip won the Daytona 500. 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. He would lose his life in a plane crash the following year. 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. 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. 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. Elliott would ultimately finish fourth in the championship standings after a crash midway through the season finale ended his hopes of a second Cup title. NMPA Most Popular Driver Award winners. 3. His trademark bow to the fans has become a staple at the end of a race just like a burnout. The highest paid NASCAR driver in the World is Kyle Busch. 1. 10 car to five top-five finishes, including a second place at Martinsville Speedway, last year. He was the original "Most Popular Driver" in NASCAR. In this role, Patalak also investigates all crashes and driver protection issues. Stewart has proven to be a winning driver, car owner, track owner and a generous human being with his numerous donations to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. He won the Daytona 500 and had an opportunity to win the championship in 1992, only to have a wreck take him out of the running. 45 cap with the number blackened out in the middle, signifying that no one will run that number in NASCAR. 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. Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver? Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. We have a strong team at NASCAR, and Im excited to remain a part of it.. 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. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. NASCAR and the National Motorsports Press Association revealed the current top 10 most popular drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. Practice and qualifying will take place Feb. 4. However, he still has a long way to go to beat his dad, Bill Elliott, who won the award 16 times. Although in his death, NASCAR did mandate the window net, despite it taking seven years to do so. His win in the 1960 Daytona 500 can be credited to him discovering the use of drafting. 9.2 Part-time drivers. 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 | 4-29-51 equals No. 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. NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM will provide coverage of this year's program. He won the night race at Daytona in 2002, following that up with a win in the rain-shortened 2003 Daytona 500. National award, covering every NASCAR series. His aggressive driving style led to on-track conflicts with Denny Hamlin, Elliott, Austin Dillon, Busch, and multiple other drivers. 3. 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 2008, Logano was in the Nationwide Series when he broke through with a victory at Nashville in just his third start. Lee Petty First three-time Cup champion in series history. For Dave Marcis, his racing career spanned over 30 years and saw him win only five times. Four heat races, two last-chance qualifying races and the feature will take place Feb. 5. Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 in a third Chevrolet entered by Kaulig Racing. It was thanks in part to him becoming an owner and signing a very tough, very rugged and no-nonsense driver in Dale Earnhardt. This list includes Justin. As long as the fans buy the products, his popularity is secure. 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. 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. section: | slug: chase-elliott-wins-nascar-most-popular-driver-award-for-a-fifth-straight-year | sport: nascar | route: article_single.us | The medals will be presented after the Feb. 5 Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Elton Sawyer named to NASCARs top competition position, Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 for Kaulig Racing, Landon Cassill wont return to Kaulig Racing Xfinity car full-time, NASCAR to award medals to top three finishers of Busch Clash, MORE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. to run Xfinity race at Bristol, MORE: Stewart-Haas sets crew chief lineup, MORE: Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500, MORE: NASCAR to award medals to top three finishes in Clash. Kevin Harvick 6. His career also included seven Daytona 500 victories among the mountain of accomplishments. 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. Earnhardt's win keeps him at third on the career list behind Bill Elliott's record 16. Cale Yarborough Won three consecutive championships (1976-78). Tony Stewart 5. Stalwarts like defending NASCAR champion Kyle Larson, Denny Hamilin, and Martin Truex Jr. will all have something to say in the NASCAR Cup Series this year. 10.2 Part-time drivers. Johnson's popularity in NASCAR was all about his ability as a team owner in the 1970s and 1980s. He won the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 three times each. If there was ever a driver that seemed to be made to be popular, it is David Reutimann. 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. He debuted at Rockingham, and right away, it was seen that the talent was there. You can vote for the Most Popular Driver here. 2. He debuted on the NASCAR national series scene in 1983, racing in what is now the Xfinity Series. Finished second in the points three times. We have a strong team at NASCAR, and Im excited to remain a part of it.. What they got was a moment that has been classified as the No. 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.. The medal ceremony will take place on a podium in Victory Lane, which will be located beneath the Olympic cauldron at the Coliseum. Not only do the medals honor the rich tradition of this stadium, but they also provide a special element unique to NASCARs 75th anniversary.. His popularity among the fans is evident by his nickname "Smoke." Here's a list of the 10 Coolest Cars NASCAR drivers drive at home. It's a different Gordon, one that has reduced the haters and increased his popularity. 1958 - Glen Wood. 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. We started sponsoring him when he was eight years old. It also led to praise from fans, and it secured the top spot on SportsCenters list of plays. He has also previously held competition roles at Red Bull Racing and Evernham Motorsports. Now, his own "Junior Nation" follows him loyally but has been frustrated. His career was cut short, but his popularity reigns supreme. Practice and qualifying will take place Feb. 4. 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. Voting for the Most Popular Driver continues until 12:00 PM ET on November 30, 2022. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. Following his lengthy driving career, Elton held key leadership positions for several race teams and here at NASCAR for the last eight seasons. The documentary "Dale" is one of the most watched films in recent memory. It has been a great experience over the years seeing him grow and become a very talented driver.. When everyone sees that No. "Gentleman" Ned Jarrett was as popular a driver as he was a broadcaster. 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. When someone can back up what they say, that's big. Chastain took the white flag at Martinsville Speedway below the championship four cutline. But, the most success Labonte saw in his career came at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. ET on NBCSN) and that provides plenty of time to debate this list and any of the drivers in the top 10. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. Once the checkered flag waves and all is said and done, there is a custom rat rod GMC pickup with Joey Lagano's name on it waiting in his driveway. Smith finished third in the Craftsman Truck Series standings last year, recording three wins, nine top fives and 16 top 10s. 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.. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. 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 a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. Sawyer joined NASCAR in February of 2015 as managing director of the Craftsman Truck Series. He was told he needed two spots to punch his ticket, so he went out and got them by riding the wall on the final turns and gaining enough spots to get himself into the championship four. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2. Petty just took a different path and saw the sport grow to what it is today. He also had a Daytona 500 win and a Southern 500 victory among his 84 career wins. He won the championship three of those years. Jeff Gordon 3. The 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for Most Popular Driver Award wins with 16 1984-88, 1991-2000 and 2002. I was really mind blown on a few occasions this year of that support to see it first hand.. His piece this year on ESPN's "30 for 30" series was one of the most watched programs by drivers, fans and media alike. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. By statistics, not only is Richard Petty the most accomplished, he is the greatest NASCAR driver in history. It was his unique celebration that earned him the popularity with the fans, and it is surely to only go up with each season. A fierce competitor (ask Kevin Harvick about this), Rudd won at least one time every season for 16 consecutive years. Sponsorships drive my business, and my sponsors over the last two years have been through a lot. Joey Logano is the best NASCAR driver right now. He was once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," but Ricky Rudd's popularity could be defined by his longevity and toughness. It will come, but the question is when. He'll have a lot of votes from the fansthat's for sure. 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. 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. But, Lorenzen did it simply because it was something he wanted to do. 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. It was one of the greatest races NASCAR had ever run, but it was one that Bobby never remembers. Walk through the garage and not one person has anything negative to say about the veteran driver. 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. 8. The sport got this big because it became the popular sport in the country. Johnny Beauchamp was declared the winner at the track, but Petty wouldn't accept it, saying his car was the leader at the line. In his racing career, Allison won 84 races and has the 1983 championship to his credit. Blaney has only released two videos so far, but there is an opportunity for more. 2/2 During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win. Do you REALLY know @chaseelliott? Most recently, he held the role of NASCAR vice president, technical inspection and officiating, a role he assumed in 2016. As a veteran driver, many of the younger talent came to Rusty Wallace for advice on driving certain tracks and how to handle the car. Who is the best driver in NASCAR in 2022? 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 Who knows where Reutimann's popularity will go, but you can bet he's living his own dream in NASCAR. Tim Richmond Richmond had a short but brilliant career, winning 13 times across seven seasons. 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. 18 car and got his first win. 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. However, my quest to win in NASCAR continues. He wasn't popular because of his racing, nor his success. Whether at the wheel or at the mic, Jarrett is as popular now as in his driving days. The award is presented by the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA). However, he has become ever popular alongside Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds when FOX does the first half of the season. Sponsorships drive my business, and my sponsors over the last two years have been through a lot. It's not the money that Sprint, Nationwide or Camping World puts out to be the champion. 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. Elliott Sadler has the most with four awards in the Xfinity Series, and Johnny Benson Jr. has the most awards at three in the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. I don't know what it is about NASCAR drivers, but each likes to make their own stamp on a victory. Kyle Busch 7. GettyJoey Logano (left) & Ryan Blaney (right) race at Phoenix Raceway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the award for 15 consecutive. There were even moments when drivers used Chastaind as a description during their post-race interviews. But, when he announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2006, everyone was wondering how long Parsons would be around to provide insight to the drivers. He still remains a fixture in NASCAR to this day, and his legacy will never be forgotten. The medals will be presented after the Feb. 5 Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 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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. 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 Nashville on Thursday night. Voting for the Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opened on November 8. Unfortunately, he also had to see his long-time friend, Dale Earnhardt, pass away in the final corner. Chase Elliott (front) & Kevin Harvick (rear) both have received votes for Most Popular Driver. The smile on his face told the entire story. @RossChastains move put the entire sports world on notice pic.twitter.com/HeTYQWUFAM, Trackhouse Racing (@TeamTrackhouse) October 31, 2022. Millers focus will center on a several big picture special projects such as the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway and the Chicago Street Course race, as well as long-lead planning around NASCAR competition strategy. Or, could it have something to do with his most famous sponsor, Hooters? 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." The highest paid NASCAR driver in the World is Kyle Busch. The cooling system in his car failed, but he was in the lead at Martinsville despite the temperatures beyond miserable. Richard Childress was a very successful driver in his time, but his popularity skyrocketed after he decided to step out of the race car. 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. We still see fans wear the No. But, when Edwards won his first race, he decided to do something different, and at the same time, save the equipment. The 2021 NMPA Most Popular Driver will be announced during the NASCAR Cup Series Awards program on Thursday, Dec. 2. Cassill, 33, drove the No. Bill Elliott certainly did many firsts in his career. When he made the first Chase in 2004, he finished third, then second the next season. This is a dream come true for me, Smith said in a statement released by the team. 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 . It got so bad where fans wore shirts questioning Gordon's sexual preference. A win in the Daytona 500, then at Indianapolis and again at Charlotte was by far the best season of his entire career. So where are they? 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? They are also the ones that argue every Sunday as to who is better at winning, or who's the driver most hated. Roberts' career was most significantly defined on the original NASCAR speedway, Darlington. But as a broadcaster, he was able to reach an entire new audience, one that was more in tune with today's NASCAR. The official NASCAR Twitter account shared an image of the current top 10 most popular drivers as voting for the Most Popular Driver continues. He has missed the first two ballots for the NASCAR Hall of Fame but will definitely be inducted within the next few years. 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. He will excel in this role, and we look forward to watching him continue to grow the competition team during this crucial era in our sports history. 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. 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. As a kid, you always have the goal of one day racing in the Cup Series. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. But, he didn't celebrate as Earnhardt died on the last lap. His loss hit everyone hard in the sport, but much like the slogan for Allison since his death, he truly is gone but not forgotten. 1960 - Rex White. He also went as far as challenging the pit crews on the air, saying that if a team performed a four-tire pit stop in under 13 seconds, each member would be given $100 cash from his own account. 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 9. The result was typically a win, a wreck or an exploding engine. pic.twitter.com/Dh1CAvokeH. He won the Winston Open that year to qualify for the Winston event at Charlotte. It's like a part of the garage, the grandstands and the starting grid was taken away. During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win.. (Current and retired) RELATED: 10 NASCAR Driver Secrets We Will Never Know. [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. Twenty-seven cars will compete in the 150-lap feature on the quarter-mile track built inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. He drove cars like there was no tomorrow. But, this year it was a season of living a dream for McMurray. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Elton Sawyer named to NASCARs top competition position, Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 for Kaulig Racing, Landon Cassill wont return to Kaulig Racing Xfinity car full-time, NASCAR to award medals to top three finishers of Busch Clash, MORE: Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500, MORE: NASCAR to award medals to top three finishes in Clash. 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. 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. Teams & Owners. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson Tony Stewart Kevin Harvick When he joined NASCAR in 2016, Scott lent immediate credibility to the position. That win would be Craven's last and would be the final one for Pontiac. Don't forget to vote!: https://t.co/jUZfQDZWSa pic.twitter.com/D1v14X8TYG. When you have a nickname like "Happy," it's hard not to be liked. 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. That nickname goes to Jeff Burton, who is one of the more outspoken drivers in the garage. It seems likely that his five consecutive championships will join the mark of Richard Pettys 200 Cup wins as records that will never be broken. 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. Chase Briscoe, #14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Matt DiBenedetto, #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford Erik Jones, #43 Richard Petty. 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. At that point, fans began to hate Busch as he would go on to win the following week at Bristol. 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. He wasn't very outspoken, but he spoke out when needed. He held the series record for victories until son Richard topped his mark. He was the first NASCAR champion to win back-to-back-to-back championships from 1976-1978. 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