At the same time, then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver Tony Stewart announced he would leave the organization to start his own team. In fact, he was one of the first to make the transition from behind the wheel to on the microphone. Labonte retired following the 2006 season but has made appearances for Michael Waltrip Racing and other teams throughout the last few years. Were extremely excited about continuing our sponsorship of Chandler, Quick Tie CEO Harvel Crumley said. NMPA Most Popular Driver Award winners. That's five consecutive years Elliott has earned the honor. 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. But, it was his death the following year that really showed how well he was liked. 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. The kid had some guts in saying that, and almost instantly, his popularity soared to new heights. Bill Elliott certainly did many firsts in his career. The conversation drastically changed on October 30, 2022. It was a white No. Sawyer began his racing career competing at Langley Speedway in his home state of Virginia. 24 Chevrolet at the track with his three-year old daughter, Ella, and also his new son, Leo and wife, Ingrid. NMPA Hall of Fame member and 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for most popular driver award wins with 161984-1988, 1991-2000 and 2002. We are thrilled that Scott Miller has chosen to remain a key part of the NASCAR competition team. Won 54 races. He could be the most hated and feared enemy on the track, yet when it came to helping others, there was no one with a bigger heart. I cant thank the fans across the country enough., Hear from your 2021 NMPA Most Popular Driver, @chaseelliott. He may not have reached a level like his famous father, but Kyle certainly held his own. At the end of the afternoon, it was Dale Earnhardt winning in his famed No. The medal ceremony will take place on a podium in Victory Lane, which will be located beneath the Olympic cauldron at the Coliseum. Kyle Busch Two-time Cup champion whose 59 wins ranks ninth on the all-time wins list and hes only 36 years old. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. His battle with Donnie Allison was shaping up to be one of the best the sport had seen to that point. The image of Bodine being carted off to the ambulance, all the while trying to take off his oxygen mask, earned the respect of everyone. "His wife wears the firesuit in the family," he said, referring to Harvick's wife, Delana. Jimmie Johnson 4. 9.2 Part-time drivers. Could it be his unique way of celebrating a victory, his "Polish Victory Lap?" How can you not love a driver with the nickname "Onion." Smith finished third in the Craftsman Truck Series standings last year, recording three wins, nine top fives and 16 top 10s. Here is a list of those five drivers, listed in alphabetical order. There is no easy path for any of the other Cup Series drivers to take the trophy away from him. Voting for Most Popular Driver opened on November 8. His career ended in 1960 after a crash at Daytona, but he has forever been credited as being one of the pioneers of the sport we know today. When he died in 2001, NASCAR itself lost something. @RossChastains move put the entire sports world on notice pic.twitter.com/HeTYQWUFAM, Trackhouse Racing (@TeamTrackhouse) October 31, 2022. Sure enough, it didn't matter as on the final weekend of the season, Labonte won the title and brother Bobby won the race. 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. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." 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. By Staff Report | Thursday, December 1, 2022. National award, covering every NASCAR series. That nickname goes to Jeff Burton, who is one of the more outspoken drivers in the garage. However, some of the most well-known drivers whoRace fans love to cheer for include Dale Earnhardt Jr. , Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. But then got asked to drive the No. He was second five times and was in the top five in eight other years. Winning the title was noteworthy prior to the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. joining NASCAR as its primary sponsor, but the stacks of money provided by the Winston cigarette brand increased the importance of the championship exponentially. In fact, the two drivers had careers that nearly were parallel in statistics. When you have championship seasons that saw him win seven, 10 and 13 races in a matter of three years, haters will be there. As one of the originators of the great "Alabama Gang," Donnie Allison was one of the most popular drivers in the 1970s. But, Lorenzen did it simply because it was something he wanted to do. Saving his equipment and running to the front with 75 laps to go, Roberts ran away with the victory. Allison only has 10 wins to his credit, but that includes wins at some of NASCAR's famed tracks, including both Charlotte and Bristol. But, the most success Labonte saw in his career came at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. On Thursday at NASCAR Champion's Week, Chase Elliott was officially named the winner of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award for 2021. Everyone believes this man should be higher than he is going to be on this list. Dale Earnhardt Jr's popularity was secure simply because of the name, and after his father's death, it grew 10-fold. pic.twitter.com/4PPjDbCy0J. Noah Gragson was named Most Popular Driver for the Xfinity Series, while Hailie Deegan earned Most Popular Driver honors in the Truck Series for the second year in a row. His excitement for the sport is uncanny, especially when NASCAR heads to Bristol. Joey Lagano, 1939 GMC Pickup. As long as the fans buy the products, his popularity is secure. His walkouts, his rants and his emotion have given many fans someone to actually hate on race weekends. Prior to joining NASCAR, Sawyer served as director of team operations for IMSAs Action Express Racing. But, his popularity among the ladies is rather obvious. Probably the fiercest rival to Richard Petty in the 1960s and 1970s was David Pearson. He was the first NASCAR champion to win back-to-back-to-back championships from 1976-1978. Im hoping that comes true in this years Daytona 500.. That year, Dale Earnhardt. Withdrew his own name from future ballots following this year, The first non-American driver to win the award, This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 01:18. Petty retired from driving in 1992, but in a way, he just never left. Over the years, many talented drivers have chased the championship, won dozens of races, come close to winning the title trophy and built Hall of Fame careers, all while failing to reach that ultimate goal. The 1999 champion, Dale Jarrett, is on this list not just because of his popularity among the fans and the drivers. This is a dream come true for me, Smith said in a statement released by the team. Sponsorships drive my business, and my sponsors over the last two years have been through a lot. The problem with that wreck, more than the damage, was that car was the only one Long owned and put a major dent in his pocketbook. He chased the championship across 23 full-time seasons in the sport, falling short on several agonizing occasions. Denny Hamlin 8. The team announced Wednesday that Smith, 20, plans to run five Cup races with sponsorship from Quick Tie Products. These are the drivers who are NASCAR history. Burton also is one that doesn't sugar coat what he feels and will speak his mind. Harvick's third race at the wheel, fourth race of the year in the No. You can vote for the Most Popular Driver here. Unfortunately, I wont be driving the 10 car full time this year, he tweeted. 50. During this period, Ill be training and preparing for the opportunity to win.. At the end of 2017, you can be certain it will be 15. His nickname was "The Professor," and in NASCAR, it's hard to find those kind of legends to give that kind of insight. In simple terms, NASCAR is all about popularity. When Jimmie Johnson came to Cup competition in 2002, he made an immediate impact with the fans and drivers by winning the pole in the Daytona 500. So where are they? 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. 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. Here are some of the most famous NASCAR drivers who are considered the all-time best in the sport. For Dave Marcis, his racing career spanned over 30 years and saw him win only five times. Less than a month later, Parsons succumbed to the complications. That popularity among his peers and fans earned him a spot in the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class. That is determination. As a kid, you always have the goal of one day racing in the Cup Series. Thanks to @C_Rice1 and @MattKaulig for the shot in 2022, and for being a great team. Where's the success? It has been a great experience over the years seeing him grow and become a very talented driver.. When someone can back up what they say, that's big. Richard Petty When it comes to the racetrack, Richard Petty tops every list of greatest NASCAR drivers of all time because to date, no other race car driver has ever tallied as many wins as him. Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 in a third Chevrolet entered by Kaulig Racing. His win at Daytona in 2001 was the win that healed a NASCAR nation. He drove cars like there was no tomorrow. Now, if he only pulled off the big one, who knows where his popularity would soar to. Probably one of the more unique celebrations NASCAR has seen, but it sure is cool for the fans after he wins. A lot of respect from both the fans and the drivers goes toward Johnson, and his popularity continues to grow as he remains a constant figure in the sport. Rebuilding will be my top priority. Other past winners of the award include the aforementioned Bill Elliott, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, David Pearson, Richard Petty, Bobby Isaac, Cale Yarborough, Darel Dieringer, Fred Lorenzen, Joe Weatherly, Rex White, Jack Smith, Glen Wood, Fireball Roberts, Curtis Turner, Tim Flock, and Lee Petty. 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. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Cassill said he plans to continue racing. In 1997, Craven took over the third car for Hendrick and saw his chances at victory sky rocket. He barely lost the title in 1992 but seemed on track to compete for numerous championships down the road. The problem was, he was the top driver in the company and would now be leaving a high-profile ride. However, thanks to one track and another family member, Allison's popularity in NASCAR was set in stone. Elliott won three races for Evernham, including the Brickyard 400 in 2002. Bodine has a lot of layers as he's competed in all three top NASCAR touring series, but his best success has come in the Camping World Truck Series. Popular because he was tough, something many of today's drivers have taken to heart. "Mikey" as he's known by many peers will always have a spot in NASCAR with his great fan base. For over 40 years, "The King" has been a fixture in the sport. pic.twitter.com/iM7jihS3VZ, RELATED: NASCAR COO Steve ODonnell Appears To Signal They Will Outlaw Moves Like Ross Chastains Hail Melon Martinsville Move. 10.1 Full-time drivers. Who can ever forget the "Golden Benny" which was given to one team or organization after their performance each week. The list also includes Christopher Bell, reigning champion Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Alex Bowman, and Ryan Blaney. Pearson up high, Petty down low, and the two connect out of Turn 4, with each hitting the wall. But, in a way, his legacy lives on. Petty slid to the infield but stopped just short of the finish line. But even before his title, Labonte had gotten the break he needed to become a very strong and very popular driver. Another one of the pioneers of the sport was Cale Yarborough. He climbed out of the cab, stood on the bedand back-flipped to the asphalt. If there was ever a driver that seemed to be made to be popular, it is David Reutimann. Elliott continued his career with his own team in the mid-1990s but got a resurgence in 2001 when he signed with Evernham Motorsports to bring Dodge back to NASCAR and also bring back the No. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. 1. The race after his death was at Pocono, and every driver was taking the loss hard. Voting closes for the NMPA Most Popular Driver Award on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at noon ET. No, the heart and soul of NASCAR is in the people that sit in those stands every weekend. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award is awarded to the most popular NASCAR driver in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series every year since 1956. More News. Who is the best driver in NASCAR in 2022? But, what really set off his popularity in NASCAR was the moment that blasted NASCAR into the main stream. Bill Elliott holds the record for the most awards with 16 followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. with 15. Hes a Cup Series champion, he has a sizable fanbase, and hes the son of Bill Elliott. Unfortunately, he also had to see his long-time friend, Dale Earnhardt, pass away in the final corner. He wasn't always this giving, as his early years in the sport saw him have an attitude and eventually take anger management classes. 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. It has earned him a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the second class of inductees. 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? His popularity among the drivers in seeing how he backed up his word made him very popular. 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. Bodine's popularity in NASCAR now has him working in the Research and Development Center, focusing solely on safety. The award is presented by the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA). Kulwicki's name is still spoke of today as many more drivers are hands-on when working on the cars. After a trying relationship at Ganassi, McMurray went to Roush and saw some success but only two victories. But, Rudd would not be denied and a few weeks later, would go on to win. Johnson is without question the champ these days in NASCAR. The older of the Labonte brothers, Terry has enjoyed a guaranteed Hall of Fame career in NASCAR. 3 in this case cause those numbers are Dale Earnhardt's birthday. These will be tremendous prizes for our drivers who are competing inside a venue thats hosted two Olympic Games and is preparing for a third, said Ben Kennedy, NASCARs senior vice president for racing development and strategy. His trademark bow to the fans has become a staple at the end of a race just like a burnout. In 2008, Logano was in the Nationwide Series when he broke through with a victory at Nashville in just his third start. Later in 1988, Allison had a near fatal accident at Pocono that caused major head injuries, forcing him to retire. Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver? The list also includes championship runner-up Ross Chastain and 2021 Cup Series champion Kyle Larson. Hailee Deegan again won the vote for most popular driver in the Truck Series this season while Noah Gragson won the title in the Xfinity Series. The team announced Wednesday that Smith, 20, plans to run five Cup races with sponsorship from Quick Tie Products. The car wasn't black anymore, and the No. It's easy to remember and fans know when they hear that name who is being talked about. He would lose his life in a plane crash the following year. After an altercation with police in Phoenix, Busch was released from Roush and soon began his career with Roger Penske. Blaney has only released two videos so far, but there is an opportunity for more. 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. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award is awarded to the most popular NASCAR driver in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series every year since 1956. Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. In that capacity, Sawyer oversaw race event management, transportation and NASCAR official training and development. Elliott has won Most Popular Driver for the fifth year in a row, and he remains one of just five drivers to win the award since 1984. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. First, the current top 10, alphabetically, as voted by fans at Nascar.com/mostpopulardriver/ Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick,. Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig. Look for this young man to continue to grow in support for years to come. 9 Dodge Charger, the No. Any driver willing to tape his eyes open in order to race is beyond tough. Although he won 50 races as a driver and later six championships as a team owner, there would be no driving title for Johnson. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports January 12, 2023 - 1:36 PM When Labonte took over the lead late in the season, fans knew it would come down to the final races. It got so bad where fans wore shirts questioning Gordon's sexual preference. Sure, he eventually caved in and did drive the truck. It can be both behind the wheel and behind the scenes. The medals will be presented after the Feb. 5 Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. We have a strong team at NASCAR, and Im excited to remain a part of it.. Sawyer joined NASCAR in February of 2015 as managing director of the Craftsman Truck Series. 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. In the mid-1990s, Geoff Bodine was having a lot of success as a driver, winning races and earning a lot of respect from his fellow drivers. Earnhardt didn't show much emotion, but the loss hit him hard as everyone could tell. Will this wild move lead to Chastain dethroning Elliott? In 1998, his lone victory showcased Rudd's refusal to yield. 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. Some drivers have their peers come for advice, sometimes for issues in the race and sometimes it's advice outside the race. His career was cut short, but his popularity reigns supreme. Landon Cassill wont be returning to the Kaulig Racing No. landon cassill (@landoncassill) January 18, 2023. That will never happen again, guaranteed. Don't forget to vote!: https://t.co/jUZfQDZWSa pic.twitter.com/D1v14X8TYG. We can surely look up to the sky and see those huge sunglasses looking down, probably smiling and happy we are continuing to enjoy the sport he loved. He's not overly loud, but when Matt Kenseth talks, many listen. What they got was a moment that has been classified as the No. He scored his best points finish second in 1991. His win in the 1960 Daytona 500 can be credited to him discovering the use of drafting. His first race out in the NAPA car, Waltrip won the Daytona 500. The list in no alphabetical order features some expected names. 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. Kyle Busch 7. When he won the season finale at Homestead, Hamlin made the point to say that his team would win a championship in the next few years. 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. John Probst has been promoted to chief racing development officer; Dr. Eric Jacuzzi has been promoted to vice president of vehicle performance; Dr. John Patalak has been promoted to vice president of safety engineering; and Brandon Thomas has been promoted to vice president of vehicle design. 9, which he made famous in the 1980s. 43, they know who drove it. But, his career and life took a dramatic turn after his son, Adam, was killed at New Hampshire. It has been a great experience over the years seeing him grow and become a very talented driver.. However, he has become ever popular alongside Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds when FOX does the first half of the season. Sawyer joined NASCAR in February of 2015 as managing director of the Craftsman Truck Series. The 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott holds the record for Most Popular Driver Award wins with 16 1984-88, 1991-2000 and 2002. Then, during the first Chase for the Cup, Busch made a believer out of everyone that he was champion material. Most of the garage area will agree that if he does go that route, he will be just as successful as he has been in NASCAR. He truly is, and forever will be, known as "The King." 1 of 20. From 1995-98, he claimed three championships, finished second in the points once and won 40 of 127 races (31.5%). 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