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Discover NASCAR’s All-Time Greatest Drivers

2016 Nascar Sprint Cup Series, Homestead, Jimmie Johnson poses with his 7 championship trophies

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NASCAR drivers are known for their grit, skill, and relentless pursuit of victory. Among the sport’s best, only a few manage to truly stand apart, whether for dominating championships or making their mark in other corners of racing.

Let’s dive into the debate and rank the 10 greatest NASCAR drivers of all time—starting with Tony Stewart at number 10.

10. Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart hit the ground running in the NASCAR Cup Series, snagging three wins in his rookie season. His career only climbed from there, winning championships in 2002, 2005, and 2011. Stewart wrapped up his driving career with 49 wins in 618 starts—an impressive win rate of 7.93%. Beyond NASCAR, Stewart also boasts a 1997 NTT IndyCar Series championship and continues to leave his imprint as a co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. A sports expert pick would include him for all he’s done on and off the track.

9. Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch isn’t just one of NASCAR’s top drivers—he’s a record-setter. With 226 wins across the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series, no one has achieved more victories in the sport. The current Richard Childress Racing driver has three Cup Series titles and an Xfinity championship under his belt. Though often polarizing, Busch’s impact on NASCAR is undeniable, making him a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer in the making.

8. Bobby Allison

Bobby Allison’s career straddled two eras of NASCAR, with most of his wins—55 of them—coming in the Modern Era. His overall tally stands at 84 wins in 718 starts, and he secured the 1983 Cup Series championship. Allison is also known for founding the “Alabama Gang,” a group of Hueytown-based drivers that helped define NASCAR’s early days.

7. Darrell Waltrip

Few drivers can claim as much success as Darrell Waltrip during NASCAR’s Modern Era. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, Waltrip racked up 84 wins in 804 starts and clinched three Cup Series championships in 1981, 1982, and 1985. His talents didn’t just stay on the track; he became a staple in NASCAR’s broadcast booth, leaving his mark long after hanging up his racing helmet.

6. Cale Yarborough

Cale Yarborough brought intensity to NASCAR, becoming one of only two drivers in history to win three straight Cup Series titles…

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