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To the uninformed, NASCAR may seem like not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things; however, it is actually the complete opposite! Growing out of the bootlegging days in the Deep South, the NASCAR of today had its modest start in the 1940s, and through hard work, dedication and a whole lot of promotion, it has become the massive enterprise that it is today. In fact, there are over 1,000 NASCAR races held each year; and this is not just in the United States. NASCAR has expanded to have events and races in Canada, Europe, Japan, and Mexico! However, there is no denying that the majority of NASCAR's popularity is at home in the United States, with races being held in at least 39 of the 50 states.
There have been so many professional stock car drivers throughout the years that it would be almost impossible to try and name each and every one of them. So, in this quiz, we've taken some of the most memorable and iconic names in NASCAR and created the ultimate test that racing fans can enjoy! Let's jump right in and get started!
Richard Petty is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notable for having won the NASCAR Championship seven times and he also won a record 200 races during his career.
That’s right, this is Kurt Busch, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notable for being one of only 29 drivers to win races in all three of NASCAR's top divisions.
Kevin Harvick is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notable for being the third of only five drivers who have won a championship in both the Sprint Cup Series and the Xfinity Series.
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Kyle Busch is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is notable or being the record holder for the most Xfinity Series wins in a season (13 in 2010) and the most overall (92).
That’s right, this is Alan Kulwicki, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. Kulwicki is notable for bringing a more scientific approach to NASCAR racing though his background as an engineer, directly influencing the way teams are now run.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. In February of 2001, during the final lap of the Daytona 500, he was killed instantly after a collision during the final lap.
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That’s right, this is Neil Bonnett. He was one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. Not only was he a commentator for CBS, TBS and TNN, but he also currently ranks 48th in all-time NASCAR Cup victories.
Rusty Wallace is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. Rusty is notable for being a member of four of stock car racing's major halls of fame; including the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
A.J. Foyt is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He has the record for most American championship racing career wins and USAC career wins.
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Danica Patrick is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. She is without a doubt the most successful woman in the history of American racing.
That’s right, this is Bobby Labonte, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He is also an analyst on NASCAR RaceDay and the uncle of former Xfinity Series race winner Justin Labonte.
Junior Johnson is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is most often credited as being the first driver to use the drafting technique in stock car racing.
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That’s right, this is Tony Stewart, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. Tony Stewart is notable for being a three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Davey Allison is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He died due to a fatal helicopter accident; when he was trying to land his newly purchased Hughes 369HS helicopter at Talladega Superspeedway.
Benny Parsons is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is notable for being the 1973 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup champion and a 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.
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That’s right, this is Buck Baker, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notable for being the first driver to win two consecutive championships in the series.
Bobby Allison is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He notably won the Daytona 500 three times in 1978, 1982 and 1988.
Darrell Waltrip is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series runner-up, and more importantly a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
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Jimmie Johnson is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is a seven-time champion in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Jeff Gordon is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. Currently he is retired and is now a top executive for Hendrick Motorsports and an announcer for Fox NASCAR.
That’s right, this is Ned Jarret, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. His calm temperament earned him the nickname "Gentleman Ned Jarrett".
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Donnie Allison is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is the brother of 1983 champion Bobby Allison and apart of the "Alabama Gang".
Mark Martin is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is widely referred to as "the best driver to never win a championship”, due to the fact that he has finished second in the Sprint Cup Series standings five times.
That’s right, this is Lee Petty, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notably the father of Richard Petty and also one of the pioneers of NASCAR.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He has won the Daytona 500 twice, with both wins being a decade apart – 2004 and 2014.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He won back-to-back Nationwide Series championships in 2011 and 2012.
That’s right, this is David Pearson, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He has won three championships and was the 1960 NASCAR Rookie of the Year.
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Terry Labonte is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is the older brother of Bobby Labonte and a two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion.
Harry Gant is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is often recognized for his 4-race win streak in 1991.
That’s right, this is Buddy Baker, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. One of his most notable achievements was winning the 1980 Daytona 500.
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Herb Thomas is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He was the driver of the now-legendary Fabulous Hudson Hornet.
Bill Elliott is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He achieved 44 wins in the 1988 Winston Cup and eventually won the championship for that same year.
That’s right, this is Matt Kenseth, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. He was notably named NASCAR Rookie of the Year in 2000 and then won the championship in 2003.
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Curtis Turner is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, being inducted in 1999.
That’s right, this is Fireball Roberts, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. While trying to avoid a collision on the track between two other drivers at the World 600 in Charlotte, he himself had a fatal auto accident.
Dale Jarrett is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. He is the father of former driver Jason Jarrett, the son of 2-time Grand National Champion Ned Jarrett, and the younger brother of Glenn Jarrett.
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Cale Yarborough is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. Yarborough is notable for being one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships.
That’s right, this is Tim Richmond, one of the most proficient NASCAR drivers in the history of professional stock car racing. In the 1986 season he won more than any other driver on the tour but still sadly finished third in points.
Mario Andretti is a NASCAR driver and one of the most noteworthy names in the history of professional stock car racing. He is notable for being the only driver ever to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and the Formula One World Championship.
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LeeRoy Yarbrough is a skilled professional stock car racing driver and one of the most iconic names in NASCAR. His career ended with 14 wins, 65 top five finishes and a total of 198 races.