Who won Talladega 1970?

1970 Alabama 500 program cover, featuring the winner of the inaugural Talladega race, Richard Brickhouse. Nord Krauskopf's Bobby Isaac won the pole position, and the race was won by Petty Enterprises's Pete Hamilton.

Who won the 1970 NASCAR championship?

The 1970 NASCAR Grand National Series season began on Sunday January 18 and ended on Sunday November 22. Bobby Isaac was the champion of the series as NASCAR transitioned from the Grand National era to the Winston Cup era.

Did Jeff Gordon ever win at Talladega?

JEFF GORDON: 6 WINS

Gordon won six times at Talladega, but one may have felt more like a defeat. His victory at the April 29, 2007 race moved him ahead of the late Dale Earnhardt on the all-time wins list with 77, and it happened on Earnhardt's birthday, resulting in boos and beer cans being hurled his way.

How many times has Jeff Gordon won at Talladega?

And for this race, in his final season in NASCAR's premier series, Gordon starts as the fastest qualifier. Take a look back at Gordon's six victories at Talladega, a track notorious for its major crashes and wrecked hopes in any chase for Cup racing's season championship.

Who won Talladega 1998?

Kenny Irwin Jr.

Rare Footage | NASCAR Classic Race Replay: 1970 Alabama 500 | Talladega Superspeedway

How many times has Jeff Gordon won Talladega?

Jeff Gordon is a six-time winner at Talladega and he's had a knack for stirring up the emotions of fans at the 2.66-mile track.

What years did Jeff Gordon won the Daytona 500?

Jeff Gordon

It's only right for one of NASCAR's most well-known drivers to have a spot on the list with his three Daytona 500 victories in 1997, 1999, and 2005.

Who won the NASCAR championship in 1969?

3. David Pearson wins his final title. The 1969 NASCAR season saw Hall of Famer David Pearson (2011) win his third championship in four years. Driving for the powerhouse Holman-Moody Racing factory Ford team, Pearson won 11 times, with a remarkable 42 top-five finishes in just 51 races.

Who is the most successful NASCAR driver?

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.

Has any rookie won a NASCAR championship?

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Cole Custer joined an exclusive list with his victory in 2020 at Kentucky Speedway. Going four-wide at the line with one lap to go, Custer pulled ahead for his first NASCAR Cup Series win in his rookie year.

Who is the youngest NASCAR champion?

Jeff Gordon is the youngest champion of a major NASCAR tournament! Jeff Gordon was 24-years-old when crowned champion. He is one of the most recognizable faces in NASCAR, and he has the resume to prove why.

How many times did Dale Earnhardt win at Talladega?

Talladega Superspeedway was the epicenter of Earnhardt Nation in NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt won a record 10 times at the 2.66-mile superspeedway, including the 76th and final victory of the seven-time champion's storied career when he rallied from 18th in the final five laps of the Oct. 15, 2000 race.

How old was Jeff Gordon when he won his first NASCAR race?

With his first championship in 1995, Jeff became the youngest driver at the age of 24 to win a Winston Cup title. In 1998, he tied a record by winning 13 races in a same season and by winning 4 races in a row. Won 2 Daytona 500s in 1997 and 1999. Became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500.

How many Daytona 500 did Dale Earnhardt?

Earnhardt won a total of 34 events at Daytona.

Who has won the most Daytona 500?

Richard Petty holds the record for most Daytona 500 victories (seven), while five other drivers have won NASCAR's premier event at least three times: Cale Yarborough (four), Bobby Allison (three), Dale Jarrett (three), Jeff Gordon (three) and Denny Hamlin (three).

Who won 1998 Diehard 500?

Wally Dallenbach, Jr.

What tracks did Jeff Gordon not win at?

Throughout his career, he won at 24 of the 25 tracks at which he competed, leaving Kentucky Speedway the only track where he failed to win. As of the end of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, Gordon's 93 wins rank third all-time behind Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105).

How many times did Jeff Gordon win the Coca-Cola 600?

Original story below. In the past quarter century, there has only been one driver to win both the Coca-Cola 600 and the NASCAR Cup Series title in the same year. His name is Jeff Gordon – should sound familiar – and he actually accomplished the feat twice in back-to-back seasons from 1997-98.

How many races did Dale Earnhardt Jr win?

Known around the pits simply as “Junior,” the younger Earnhardt won 26 races during his Cup career, including two Daytona 500s and the 2001 Pepsi 400, which came four months after his father's death at the same track.