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.
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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 5 of 10)
81. And just where is Kevin Harvick on this list???
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that Kevin has really matured these past couple of years? And, for those who think he is just some rich, spoiled kid.... well, hey - that has nothing to do with what makes him a great driver.
Posted at 10:38PM on Mar 24th 2008 by marg
82. Tony love the long hair. Very sexy.
Posted at 10:39PM on Mar 24th 2008 by kylie
83. The most absurd article I have ever seen. It is evident the author knows absolutely nothing about the sport, there was no need to mention that he had never been to a live event. Can't wait to see the next article on football by an author who admits he has never seen a game.
Posted at 10:39PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Charlie
84. SURE AM GLAD TO HEAR THERE ARE LOTS OF STEWART LOVERS OUT THERE, CAUSE HE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. HE CAN WIN AT WHAT EVER YOU PUT HIM INTO AND IS A GENTLEMAN TO BOOT. WAY TO GO STEWART KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOOD LUCK. BY THE WAY IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO A RACE ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU HAVEN'T LIVED IT IS TOTALLY AWESOME.
Posted at 10:41PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Ruby
85. what why no Matt Kenseth?????????? he's alot more popular then gordon.
Posted at 10:42PM on Mar 24th 2008 by jerome robideau
86. I am an avid Nascar fan. My guys are Jeff
Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. I have been
to Texas Motor Speedway several times to watch the Sprint Cup. It is exciting and
amazing to be there with 250,000.00 people. If you ever get a chance to go, it
is well worth it!
Posted at 10:42PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Kay
87. My oldest son has been a long time sports fan , mostly racing and loved Dale Sr and now Dale Jr. but he also loves Smoke who else I don't know , I am his mother. He has about 6 frameded photoes of Dale Sr. He surveyed at the speedway when work was done ,Lives here in Dayton. Being the sport fan he is of all sports besides racing I would love to see something good happened to him maybe tickets or to meet some of the guys , Did I tell you we think in his life he looked like Dale Sr. (not to long ago.) I have a picture of him holding a picture of Dale Sr next to face and yes he looks some what like Dale Sr. yes we'd like to think he does. the reason I would like to even a hello from Dale Jr. The reason Rick (my son) has rectol colon cancer and will be opered on to remove a tumor and more cancer. Did I tell you he is the oldest of 6 boys . One died in o1. Is there a web site for Dale Jr. that I could send a picture of him and all the framed picture he has . They are not signed by Dale Sr.
Thank you for just listing to his mother who is praying hard . Love from all of us , Rose ,Michael Dunch, step father & mother , Rick , Dean, Kirk , Tony passed on Mike , and yongest Scott
Posted at 10:43PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Rick
88. I think Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is the most popular driver of his time. The others are also very good, but not as popular.
Posted at 10:45PM on Mar 24th 2008 by pupdog530
89. I think they forgot the 2000 Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte. He is the true gentleman of Nascar.
Posted at 10:48PM on Mar 24th 2008 by tcrete48
90. I think Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is the most popular driver of his time. The others are also very good, but not as popular.
Posted at 10:49PM on Mar 24th 2008 by pupdog530
91. Rick is a long time love of nascar and so are we , Tony We love you much , keep up the goos job , You remember me of my first love but don't tell my husband , ha ha ,lol.
Drive safe .
love all of you but a few we love more ,Dale Sr, Dale jr. and you Tony !
Rose Dunch
Posted at 10:50PM on Mar 24th 2008 by mdunchr
92. I think it's 'telling' that most of these top 10 are unmarried. I prefer a man with 'class' and probably the most methodical driver in NASCAR, who rarely has an incident that harms his car or himself, named KEVIN HARVICK.
Posted at 10:51PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Mickey C
93. WOW! SMOKE is the man, I can understand why he is the one who gets the most attention.Most people don't realize all the wonderful acts of kindness our TONY STEWART does for the children at the (VJGC)Victory Junction Gang Camp, not to mention all the other people he helps. If that's not enough people need to know that he is a Tremendous Talant in a race car of any make or model, and came from having nothing to all he is and has at this time in his life and the most important thing of all, he does not forget were he came from and who helped him get there. Opionated and all, not afraid to express it.
Gotta Love SMOKE!
Posted at 10:52PM on Mar 24th 2008 by StewHead
94. i love all drivers, tony stewart included, but i think he REALLY needs to win a race this season, because the unknown agreement was that if he wins a race, his crew gets to cut off a lock of his hair, then after the race, he would get it cut short. and i HATE his long hair, so GO #20!!
Posted at 10:53PM on Mar 24th 2008 by morgan
95. As far as active drivers Jeff Gordon is the best, if you put his record against Dale senior he beats dale everytime. Also back in the day if you were champion you got choice of pit stop every race, now you have to win the pole position every race. By the end of the year Jeff will be somewhere around 3rd place for all time wins.
Posted at 10:53PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Jerry
96. You can talk about Smoke all you want,but when it comes down to the facts.Jeff Gordon has won more races than any driver driving today. One day soon he will bypass Dale Sr. Gordon is the best on the circuit today.When you look at the stats,they don,t lie.Come on>>>...
Posted at 10:55PM on Mar 24th 2008 by B King
97. NASCAR.because baseball,basketball,football,golf,only require one ball.
Posted at 10:56PM on Mar 24th 2008 by unclepoppy1960
98. "Smoke," YEAH!! Tony Stewart is my favorite driver. I always root for him. Something about him made me start watching NASCAR. I always say he is a trooper.
Posted at 10:58PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Goldie2244
99. Jeff Gordon and all Hendricks cars are the best! Then they added another great driver Earnhardt!!!!! The best team of ALL TEAMS! They have skill and guts something very few have.
Posted at 10:59PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Janet Meyers
100. I agree with all of the other Kyle Bush comments - he is an arrogant little jerk that needs to be put back in his place. He's one driver who needs to have been "trained" by Dale Sr on the track.....if he could've "intimidated" Kyle a bit, I bet Kyle would be changing his ways by now!
By the way - those who have given up on Dale Jr might want to re-think things a bit. Who's the only driver at Hendricks that's consistantly done well each week???? All he needed is some good equipment and a team that's run by a good owner. Give he_ _ this year Junior!!!!! See ya at Texas Motor Speedway next week!
Posted at 11:00PM on Mar 24th 2008 by Casey