Who is the hardest NASCAR driver to pass?

Ryan Newman comments on being called the 'Hardest driver to pass' in NASCAR
  • Ryan Newman.
  • Ryan Newman – Richard Childress Racing.
  • Matt Kenseth – Pit Stop.
  • Ryan Newman at Darlington Raceway.
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Who is the toughest NASCAR driver?

1. Tony Stewart. While he's mellowed somewhat over the years, particularly since he became co-owner of Stewart Haas Racing, there is no tougher or more competitive driver in Sprint Cup in our mind than Tony Stewart.
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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.
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Who was the dirtiest driver in NASCAR?

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.
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Who is the smartest NASCAR driver?

Obviously, the likely encore is a ranked list of the 11 most intelligent drivers in NASCAR today.
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  1. Tony Stewart. 11 of 12.
  2. Jimmie Johnson. 10 of 12. ...
  3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 9 of 12. ...
  4. Jeff Gordon. 8 of 12. ...
  5. Kyle Busch. 7 of 12. ...
  6. Mark Martin. 6 of 12. ...
  7. Jeff Burton. ...
  8. Matt Kenseth. ...
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Top 10 Worst Current NASCAR Drivers



Who is number 6 in NASCAR?

A veteran and Champion entering his 13th full season in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), Keselowski is now a part-owner in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) and will pilot the iconic No. 6 Ford.
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Is Ryan Newman retiring from NASCAR?

Newman later confirmed that he had no plans to race in the Cup Series in 2022, telling SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he not only planned to race at “the grassroots level” but that his options are now “just for fun.” But SRX recently announced that the 20-year stock car veteran will run the full 2022 schedule.
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Who cheated in NASCAR?

Michael Waltrip

In what was called one of the biggest cheating scandals in modern NASCAR racing history, Michael Waltrip's team was penalized after inspection showed a fuel additive, which sources say had the properties of jet fuel, in the car. The scandal happened in 2007.
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Who is the coolest NASCAR driver?

If you're looking to join the NASCAR Twitter world, keep these names in mind.
  • Jimmie Johnson. 8 of 10.
  • Kevin Harvick. 7 of 10. ...
  • Mark Martin. 6 of 10. ...
  • Kyle Busch. 5 of 10. ...
  • Denny Hamlin. 4 of 10. ...
  • Jeff Gordon. 3 of 10. ...
  • Michael Waltrip. 2 of 10. ...
  • Joey Logano. 1 of 10. When NASCAR fans want drama, they go to Logano's Twitter account. ...
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Which NASCAR driver wrecks the most?

So, with that in mind, the driver who has the highest crash-rate in the NASCAR Cup Series is (according to this one site, of course) ... Cody Ware! Ware, according to Bookies, has a crash-rate of 33%, failing to finish in 22 of 66 career races through Dover earlier this month.
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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.
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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.
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Who is the most popular NASCAR driver of all time?

1. Dale Earnhardt. Why He's Here: Earnhardt won only one Most Popular Driver award, and it came posthumously after his death in the last-lap accident in the 2001 Daytona 500.
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Who is the best driver ever?

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more
  • Ayrton Senna, McLaren MP4-8. ...
  • Race winner Fernando Alonso, Renault celebrates on the podium. ...
  • Race winner Nigel Mansell, Williams FW11B Honda. ...
  • Jackie Stewart, Tyrell 006 Cosworth. ...
  • Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T. ...
  • Jim Clark, Lotus 49 Ford.
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Who is the oldest NASCAR driver still driving?

Norm Benning (January 16, 1952 – Present)

Norm Benning has been competing in NASCAR since 1989 and is the oldest driver who is currently still active in the sport as of 2022.
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Who is the highest paid race car driver?

Top 50 Richest Race Car Drivers
  • Eddie Jordan. $600 Million. ...
  • Michael Schumacher. $600 Million. ...
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. $300 Million. ...
  • Lewis Hamilton. $285 Million. ...
  • Fernando Alonso. $260 Million. ...
  • Kimi Raikkonen. $250 Million. ...
  • Connie Kalitta. $200 Million. ...
  • Jeff Gordon. $200 Million.
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Who is NASCAR's goat?

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.
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Has a woman ever won a Nascar Cup race?

At least 125 women have qualified for and started a race in one of NASCAR's touring series, including 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series. As of April 2021, Shawna Robinson, Hailie Deegan, Manami Kobayashi, and Gracie Trotter remain the only women to have won a race in one of NASCAR's touring series.
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Who is the villain of NASCAR?

Kyle Busch

Despite calming down over the past couple of seasons, Kyle Busch is still one of the most hated individuals in the NASCAR garage.
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How did Michael Waltrip cheat?

Waltrip's team maintains it was oil. Adding the substance, described as an oxygenate, would boost the octane in the fuel, thus making the engine run better at higher horsepower. Pemberton said the substance was discovered when a NASCAR official reached his hand into the manifold to feel for loose parts.
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Do NASCAR drivers cheat?

NASCAR Sends Serious Warning That Teams Caught Cheating on Next Gen Car in 2022 Will Pay a Harsh Penalty: 'We Expect Everyone to Get in Line' In a matter of weeks, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will be debuting the much-anticipated Next Gen car in its first official race at the Daytona 500.
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Does NASCAR use nitrous?

But because it was me, NASCAR said 'Don't bring that car back here. ' "So we went to Daytona, and Mario Rossi took what we called the wedge bar and made that into a cylinder and packed it full of nitrous.
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Is Kevin Harvick retiring?

Time waits for no one, and even as Kevin Harvick has continued to perform at a high level well into his mid-40s, it hasn't waited for him either.
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Who will drive the 48 car in 2021?

Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that Alex Bowman will replace Jimmie Johnson next season, shifting to the organization's No. 48 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021.
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Is Dodge coming back to NASCAR?

For those of you wanting Dodge to return to NASCAR's elite series, the Tony Stewart rumors are still in full swing. The latest rumors have Dodge possibly returning in 2024, as Stewart-Haas Racing is currently under contract with Ford Performance until the end of the 2023 season.
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