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.
Who are some of the old NASCAR drivers?
Top Five NASCAR Drivers of All Time
- David Pearson. In an era dominated by Richard Petty, David Pearson proved his worth as a formidable adversary.
- Jimmie Johnson.
- Jeff Gordon.
- Dale Earnhardt.
- Richard Petty.
Who is a well known NASCAR driver?
NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers (as of February 1998)
| Driver | Driver |
|---|---|
| Jerry Cook | Benny Parsons** |
| Dale Earnhardt** | David Pearson** |
| Ralph Earnhardt* | Richard Petty |
| Bill Elliott | Lee Petty** |
Who has the longest career in NASCAR?
Morgan Shepherd
He competed in NASCAR for over 50 years, having one of the longest careers in the sport….
| Morgan Shepherd | |
|---|---|
| Wins Top tens Poles 15 67 6 | |
| NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career | |
| 57 races run over 8 years | |
| 2015 position | 102nd |
Who is the most well liked NASCAR driver?
Bill Elliott has the most Most Popular Driver Awards in the Cup Series with 16.
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.
What is the fastest a NASCAR has gone?
216.309 mph
Talladega has the record for the fastest recorded time by a NASCAR vehicle on a closed oval course, with the record of 216.309 mph (348.116 km/h) set by Rusty Wallace on June 9, 2004.
Who is the youngest NASCAR driver right now?
Very few manage to compete in the sport’s biggest events. Winning NASCAR races takes a level of maturity and patience that only few young drivers possess. Wood Brothers Racing driver Harrison Burton (21) is the youngest NASCAR driver competing in Sunday’s Daytona 500.