NASCAR is considered the most elite series when it comes to stock racing. It has made a name in motorsports for its high octane racing actions, multiple overtakes and exciting race maneuvers. NASCAR has some of the fastest race tracks including Ovals, Speedways, Superspeedways and street tracks.
According to the new NASCAR rules, it is mandatory to qualify for playoffs. However, it doesn’t matter if the driver wins most races in the Regular season. In contrast to other motorsports series, where the winningest driver becomes the World Champion, NASCAR has a Chase for Cup Series format. The top-16 winners are selected to race for the crown of Cup Series over a series of races.
NASCAR has the most amount of variations when it comes to Cup Series victors and championship winners. There have been many Cup Series winners throughout the history and a lot of drivers have had the luck to win more than one NASCAR championship. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion is Ryan Blaney who clinched the title at the final race held on Phoenix Raceway.
Most NASCAR Cup Series wins
The record for most victories in NASCAR is held by Richard Petty who has won 200 races throughout his NASCAR career. NASCAR races are held over 3-4 stages. The winner of the last stage is declared the victor of the race. Petty is the most successful driver in NASCAR Cup Series. He also has seven Cup Series complimenting his victories in the sport. He is followed by David Pearson and Jeff Gordon in the list of the drivers with the most number of victories in the sport.
Richard Petty holds the record for most number of wins at most of the tracks and famous NASCAR races. He has won the legendary Daytona 500 7 times leading with 10 wins at the Daytona International Speedway. Richard Petty created the record of 27 victories in one season during the 1967 Cup Series.
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FAQ's On NASCAR Cup Series
A. Richard Petty has achieved the most number of victories in NASCAR with 200 victories in the Cup Series.
A. Kyle Busch has 19 consecutive victories throughout the Cup Series seasons making him the driver with most consecutive victories.
A. The Cup Series is the most elite series in NASCAR.
A. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the richest driver of NASCAR with a total wealth of $300 Million.
A. Richard Petty has raced the most seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series.
