Almost every Sunday, NASCAR is one of our top searched terms. With so many people addicted to the sport, I thought it would be fun to find out who the top searched NASCAR drivers were.NASCAR has grown to become the second-most popular professional sport in terms of U.S. television ratings, ranking behind the NFL. Its 75 million fans are considered the most brand-loyal fans in all of sports and as a result, NASCAR has more Fortune 500 sponsors than any other sport.
I've never been to live race before but I have heard it's pretty amazing. I can imagine the adrenaline rush the drivers get speeding around the race course and trying to avoid crashing.
As you can see our top searched driver is Tony Stewart, who currently drives the No. 20 Toyota Camry and is sponsored by The Home Depot. Stewart made headlines this year after he allegedly punched another driver during a meeting with race officials.
Following Stewart is four-time champ Jeff Gordon, he drives the No. 24 Chevrolet Impala and his primary sponsor is DuPont. The late (but still immensely popular) Dale Earnhardt is fourth while current points leader Kyle Busch is seventh.
Did you favorite NASCAR driver make the list? If not, tell us about him or try searching for NASCAR on AOL Search. Don't forget to check out AOL Sports for the latest news on NASCAR.
Top Searched NASCAR Drivers on AOL Search:
1. Tony Stewart
2. Jeff Gordon
3. Carl Edwards
4. Dale Earnhardt
5. Kasey Kahne
6. Robby Gordon
7. Kyle Busch
8. Jimmie Johnson
9. Mark Martin
10. Richard Petty
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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 10)
61. they finally got it right....Tony is the BEST, drives to beat HELL and tells it like it is!!!
Posted at 10:01PM on Mar 24th 2008 by gitch
62. Tony Stewart gives to all kinds of charities and is a big supporter of Victory Junction. He may be the bad boy of Nascar but he is by far one of the most giving guys on and off the track. He actually has the balls to say what other drivers think but are too afraid to say - hes honest and straight forward and I personally love that about him. He is an awesome driver and I hope he kicks some ass this year! Give em hell Tony!!!! You rock!
Posted at 10:02PM on Mar 24th 2008 by patti
63. "I hate NASCAR. The worlds stupidest spectacle with non-athletes sitting on their butts getting credited as athletes. Here's to the next massive high speed pile-up."
Wow! Real mature! Idiot.
Posted at 10:06PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Tanya
64. always will be a nascar fan. dale sr. was my driver he was the best as far as jr .goes dont even start that nosense i have seen him with girls. smoke is the one that stands up for the right stuff for the drivers. the rest sit back and let him do they chicken ways work.
Posted at 10:09PM on Mar 24th 2008 by marilyngoff
65. Kasey Kahne! number 5!! are you kiddning me!!
Posted at 10:10PM on Mar 24th 2008 by phjones1111
66. What other sport can draw 200,000 fans at one event? Plus the chicks there are HOT!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 10:11PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Gary
67. I have been a "Stock Car" race fan for 50 years. The
best and exciting races were run on dirt tracks. It
is a shame that it has became so commercialized now.
It is a known fact that "the majority of race fans,
get a thrill when the -big one happens-. And when
there is no crashes or spin outs, the race becomes
real boring. Rain did not stop races on the old dirt
tracks. They used to run trucks around spraying
water on the dirt tracks, to hold dust down. Come on
NASCAR, get these fast cars on a dirt track and we
will see some exciting racing.
Posted at 10:14PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Earl Shepherd
68. My husband will crap when he sees that Dale Jr. (his driver of choice) did not make the list....but I will be considerate and wait a few minutes to point out that Tony Stewart (my driver of choice) came in #1 on this list...........LOL Go Tony, you are really the best out there!
Posted at 10:21PM on Mar 24th 2008 by normamae44
69. nascar drivers not athletic??? you need to try it ...i did at daytona and charlotte...you cant imagine the terrific forces on your body at the high speeds and banking not to mention the concentration and reflexes that are required and inches away from other cars for four hours or more...these guys are athletes!!! and oh yes most popular driver a long way to go to catch awesome bill from dawsonville!!!
Posted at 10:21PM on Mar 24th 2008 by john dainus
70. i believe bill elliott was and still is the most popular driver ever, he won the award more than anyone else combined, the only reason he doesnt win it now is because he refuses to enter his name
Posted at 10:21PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Tim Martin
71. brian vickers is the best
Posted at 10:27PM on Mar 24th 2008 by keckler
72. this is for the babboon who asked if anyone has everseendale jr with a girl.....he has had many girlfriends, usually very gorgeous" personally i hope he's saving himself for my daughter...junior take note!!!!!
Posted at 10:27PM on Mar 24th 2008 by jeanne
73. tony stewart needs a freakin' hair cut. he's starting to look like a GIRL.
JEFF GORDON is the man and always will be the man. He should've won last year.
Posted at 10:27PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Elizabeth Wright
74. If you add all the RobbIE Gordon searches to the RobbY Gordon searches he would have even more!
Posted at 10:28PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Scott
75. Tony's a great guy and has done alot for others behind the scene. He's the A.J. Foyt of today. GO Get Em' SMOKE
Posted at 10:28PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Marla
76. dale earnhardt was and will always be the best who ever hit the nascar track. anyone who watches nascar knows that the #3 gets behind you and you dont move out the way, he moves you out the way. thats racing. pure simple racing. he could put a car where is could not fit, and drive a lil handling car better than any one. you have a comment, email me at dalemcdanell@aol.com
Posted at 10:31PM on Mar 24th 2008 by HOGHAIR
77. dale sr # 3 the best ever, and will always be
Posted at 10:33PM on Mar 24th 2008 by HOGHAIR
78. Nascar drivers aren't athletes? Try sitting, strapped into a cramped cockpit of a car, for up to 5 hours in 100+ degrees. Try maintaining your concentration and making split-second, life-and-death decisions. Try holding it in for that long while you fight muscle cramps and heat exhaustion, while your car bounces you all over the place or just stops performing the way it should. Granted, Smoke is a self-admitted "fat boy," but some of those drivers work out every bit as hard as runners.
Posted at 10:36PM on Mar 24th 2008 by tonystewartfan1
79. Wing nut Kurt and cile, these drivers are from the west coast or so. Most people from the mid west dont like them not only are they cocky but they look like they got their heads squashed in a vice.
Posted at 10:37PM on Mar 24th 2008 by RacnWI
80. Tony's long hair is sexy. Keep the hair.
Posted at 10:38PM on Mar 24th 2008 by kylie