Who's the best NASCAR driver of all time?

Richard Petty is the best NASCAR driver of all time.

Although his record of seven championships is tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson, Petty holds the records for most wins, poles, career starts, wins in a season (27), consecutive wins (10), and Daytona 500 wins (7), among other distinctions.

Who is the goat of NASCAR?

NASCAR Power Rankings of Cup drivers of all time. 1. Jimmie Johnson — As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. It seems likely that his five consecutive championships will join the mark of Richard Petty's 200 Cup wins as records that will never be broken.

Who is the coolest NASCAR driver?

Who is the least liked NASCAR driver?

Kyle Busch

The “Candyman” himself has finally been taken down the list of the most hated active NASCAR drivers. Yes, it's only one spot but still, it is somewhat shocking to see that he isn't number one. However, it was a close race honestly this could be a 1A. and 1B type situation.

Who is the richest NASCAR driver?

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns the ranking of the wealthiest NASCAR driver, with an estimated net worth of $300 million.

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Who is the most popular race car driver of all time?

At number one sits Mario Andretti, the Italian-American race car legend who transcended motorsport. A household name all over the world, Mario Andretti is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, Indy Car, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR.

Who Wrecked the most in NASCAR?

We examined 36 drivers, and found Michael McDowell to be the guy with the highest career rate of failing to finish races, at 35%—though he has some extenuating circumstances; more on that later—while Kevin Harvick is at the opposite end, failing to finish just 5% of his career starts.

Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver?

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.

What NASCAR driver has won at every track?

Kyle Busch has 207 NASCAR national series wins, and his victories have come on all track types and at every active facility on the NASCAR schedule -- except one. The Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, first run last year, is scored separately from the races on Charlotte's full oval.

Who has the least wins in NASCAR?

J.D. McDuffie holds the distinction of having the most starts in Grand National/Sprint Cup competition without a win: 653. Next in line are Buddy Arrington (563), Neil Castles (501), Johnny Means (455) and Cecil Gordon (449). The currently active driver with the most starts without a win is Dave Blaney (431).

What NASCAR driver won the most races in one season?

Richard Petty, 1975

Petty won 13 races in 30 starts in 1975, putting him well on the way to his sixth NASCAR championship. That effort very quickly established him as the winningest driver in a single season in NASCAR's modern era, a mark that has only been touched once since.

Who is the oldest living NASCAR driver?

Lloyd Moore, NASCAR's oldest living driver, attended the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame's "A Night with Kyle Petty Dinner and Racing Collectibles Auction" on Monday, December 11, 2006, at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. Moore, now 94 years old and still resides near his hometown of Frewsburg, NY.

How much does a NASCAR car cost?

NASCAR racing cars are very costly. With all the requirements fulfilled the car goes to around $200,000 and $400,000.

Who does Tony Stewart own?

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The organization fields four entries in the NASCAR Cup Series – the No.

Who was the dirtiest NASCAR driver?

While Dale Earnhardt is known to many as the dirtiest driver of all time, Richard Petty disagrees, naming someone he feels was even tougher to race, Earnhardt's father Ralph.

Why is Kyle Busch so disliked?

What annoys people most is the fact that he simply treats people like they are below him. In interviews, he often gives smart-alec comments, leaving the pit reporter speechless. In recent weeks, Busch has finished second in many races.

Who got kicked out of NASCAR for drugs?

It's been over nine years since Jeremy Mayfield was banned from NASCAR after testing positive for meth. The controversy ruined his career in the sport; despite Mayfield's repeated denials, some were left thinking the driver was an addict.

Who is the hottest NASCAR driver?