NASCAR Rookie of the Year

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NASCAR Rookie of the Year

The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the first-year driver that has the best season in a NASCAR

NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
season. Each of NASCAR's national and regional touring series selects a RotY winner each year.

Rookie of the Year award for NASCAR's premier series was first presented to a driver named Blackie Pitt by Houston Lawing, NASCAR'S Public Relations director, in 1954.

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The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the first-year driver that has the best season in a NASCAR

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History of the Award: Grand National/Winston Cup/Nextel Cup/Sprint Cup

The Rookie of the Year award for NASCAR's premier series was first presented to a driver named Blackie Pitt by Houston Lawing, NASCAR'S Public Relations director, in 1954. While it wasn't an official award, it would help set the standard for the top rookie prize.

From the 1958 through the 1973 seasons, NASCAR did not have an official points system to determine the Rookie of the Year. NASCAR's officials merely gathered together to select a winner. Naturally, this policy came under controversy, as officials didn't consider former champions from rival racing series. This system came to an end in 1973 after Lennie Pond

Lennie Pond

Lennie Pond is a former NASCAR driver. He won NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year honors in 1973, and won his only race at Talladega Superspeedway in 1978 for Ronnie Elder and Harry Ranier....
was controversially chosen over Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Lee Waltrip is a three-time former NASCAR Championship champion, the 1989 Daytona 500 winner, current television race commentator with Fox Broadcasting Company and columnist at Foxsports.com....
for the honor, even though Pond scored more points, although he ran 23 compared to Waltrip's 19 races. Since 1974, the Rookie of the Year points system described below has been used, even if it meant the winner was not the highest finisher in championship points.

Rookie Points System

Main Rookie Points

Rookie of the year candidates earn points for their best seventeen (Sprint Cup), sixteen (Nationwide), or fourteen (Craftsman Truck) races of the season. All other points are based on a ten-to-one system.

The highest finishing rookie earns ten points, the second highest finishing rookie earns nine points, etc.
One point is granted to all rookies who enter an event prior to the entry deadline, regardless of finishing position or even if they don't qualify. All rookies with teams that enter past the regular entry deadline ("post entry") do not receive this point.

Rookie Bonus Points

Bonus points are also awarded to drivers in the following circumstances:

A rookie candidate finishes in the top ten in a race. If that candidate wins, he/she earns ten bonus rookie points. If that candidate finishes second, he/she earns nine bonus rookie points, etc.
"Segment Bonus Points." The season is divided into three segments, the first segment being after the first ten races of the season, the second segment being after the second ten races of the season, and the third segment being the rest of the schedule. The candidate with the most championship points in each segment earns ten bonus rookie points, the candidate with the second-most championship points earns nine, etc. The system is different slightly in the Craftsman Truck Series because only 25 races, compared to the other two series, are run in their season.
The rookie driver who finishes highest in the championship standings at season's end will receive an additional ten bonus rookie points.

Panel

There is a five-member panel composed of drivers, officials, etc. that meet during the final week of the season. They evaluate that year's candidates on the following criteria:

Conduct with officials
Conduct and awareness on the racetrack
Personal appearance and conduct with the media

The panel may penalize rookies for any conduct that may be detrimental to NASCAR.

Anyone involved with a rookie candidate (such as a teammate or car owner) may NOT serve on that year's panel and will be replaced by another driver. In 2002, Bobby Labonte

Bobby Labonte

Robert Alan Labonte is an United States race car driver in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series. He currently drives the #96 Ask.com/Texas Instruments DLP/Academy Sports and Outdoors Ford Fusion for Hall of Fame Racing, in an association with Yates Racing....
served on the Cup rookie panel as NASCAR disqualified Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

Jeffery Michael Gordon is a professional United States of America race car driver. He was born in Vallejo, California, raised in Pittsboro, Indiana, and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina....
from the position because of his equity ownership in Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Kenneth Johnson is a current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car driver who drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet Impala Super Sport co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon and operated by Hendrick Motorsports....
's #48 car.

Eligibility

Drivers must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to run for or receive the Rookie of the Year award.

Must have run no more than seven races in any previous season.
Drivers who compete in more than five races in a higher series are not eligible for the award in a lower series.
If a driver does not start eight races before the end of Race 20 on the schedule, they will immediately become ineligible to earn rookie points for the rest of that season. The seven-race-limit still applies pertaining to eligibility for future attempts.
A driver may NOT receive rookie points if he/she starts a race for a team that he/she did not qualify with. However, he/she is still eligible for championship points in that race.

NASCAR Sprint Cup

2009 standings

Joey Logano
Joey Logano

Joseph "Joey" Logano nicknamed Sliced_bread#The_greatest_thing_since_sliced_bread by Randy LaJoie, is an American race car driver who currently drives the #20 The Home Depot Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series and the #20 GameStop Toyota Camry in the Nationwide Series for Joe Gibbs Racing....
(#20)–43 points
Scott Speed
Scott Speed

Scott Andrew Speed is an American race car driver. He is not the son of retired NASCAR driver Lake Speed. Formerly a driver for the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team, he made his Formula One race debut at the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix, becoming the first American to race in F1 since Michael Andretti in 1993....
(#82)–41 points

History of Sprint Cup RotY Awards

Below is a list of all winners, and known runner-ups. (Note: some of the drivers listed here are not confirmed as ROY contenders, and competed in more than the maximum number of races to be eligible for ROY honors.)

†	Did not declare for ROY, but ran more than five (or seven as of 2001) races and are completely ineligible for the award.
‡	Declared for ROY, made enough races to be declared a series rookie contender for that season (seven races as of 2001; was five prior to that).
*	Declared for ROY, but did not make minimum five (or seven as of 2001) races, still eligible
Ø	Died during rookie season, received award posthumously
æ	Did not receive an official award
±	Died during rookie season and was unable to complete the schedule

Year	Winner	Runner(s) Up
2008 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series began on February 9, 2008 at Daytona International Speedway with the 2008 Budweiser Shootout, followed by pole qualifying on Sunday, February 10, 2008 for the 2008 Daytona 500 on February 17....	Regan Smith Regan Smith Regan Smith is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet Impala SS for Furniture Row Racing on a part-time basis....	Sam Hornish, Jr. Sam Hornish, Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish, Jr. is an United States race car driver. He is best known for his open wheel accomplishments, which include an 2006 Indianapolis 500 victory and three Indy Racing League championships.... , Patrick Carpentier Patrick Carpentier Patrick Carpentier is a Canada Auto racing driver. He is best known for his career in the Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar Series. Patrick is currently a free agent.... ‡, Michael McDowell Michael McDowell (NASCAR) Michael Christopher McDowell is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #47 Tom's Snacks Co. Toyota Camry in the Nationwide Series for JTG Daugherty Racing part-time.... ‡, Aric Almirola Aric Almirola Aric Almirola is a Cuban-American race car driver. He drives the #8 Guitar Hero World Tour/TomTom Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.... †, Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose is an Australian racing driver. He was the V8 Supercar champion in 2003 and 2004, and is credited for virtually single-handedly reviving Ford Racing in Australia, after years of Holden domination.... †, Dario Franchitti Dario Franchitti George Dario Marino Franchitti is a Scotland race car driver of Italian-Scots. He formerly competed in the Champ Car series before switching to the Indy Racing League where he was 2007 champion, and won the rain-shortened 2007 Indianapolis 500.... ‡, Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve, National Order of Quebec is a Canadian automobile racing driver. He is the son of Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, and is the namesake of his uncle .... *
2007	Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Rold?n is a race car driver in NASCAR and a former Formula One and Champ Car driver. He has enjoyed great success, most famously in top open wheel racing series....	David Ragan David Ragan David Ragan is a stock car racer who drives the #6 United Parcel Service Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and the #6 Discount Tire Company Ford in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing and is the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year.... . Paul Menard Paul Menard Paul Menard is a NASCAR driver currently competing in the Sprint Cup Series driving the #98 Menards Ford Fusion for Yates Racing. He is the son of Menards founder John Menard, Jr., whose company is his sponsor.... , David Reutimann David Reutimann David Reutimann is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #00 Aaron Rents Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the #10 Foster's Group/Camping World Toyota Camry for Braun Racing in the Nationwide Series.... , A. J. Allmendinger A. J. Allmendinger Anthony James Allmendinger is an United States racecar driver. He is best known for his accomplishments in the Champ Car World Series, Allmendinger currently drives the #44 Valvoline Dodge Charger for Richard Petty Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series.... , Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt is third-generation race car driver. He is currently drives the #61 Ford Fusion for Charles Schnoffer and Doug Taylor in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.... *
2006	Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin James Dennis Alan Hamlin, Jr. is an United States of America auto racing.He currently drives the #11 Fedex Car for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series....	Clint Bowyer Clint Bowyer Clint Bowyer is an American NASCAR driver. He currently pilots the #33 General Mills/BB&T/The Hartford Chevrolet Impala Super Sport in the Sprint Cup Series and the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet Impala Super Sport in the Nationwide Series part-time, both for Richard Childress Racing.... , Martin Truex Jr. Martin Truex Jr. Martin Lee Truex, Jr. is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. He currently drives the #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Impala SS for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.... , Reed Sorenson Reed Sorenson Bradley Reed Sorenson is a NASCAR driver who currently drives the #43 United States Air Force/McDonald's Dodge Charger in the Sprint Cup Series for Richard Petty Motorsports.... , J. J. Yeley J. J. Yeley Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley is a NASCAR racecar driver from Phoenix, Arizona. He is currently a free agent.... , David Stremme David Stremme David Andrew Stremme is an United States stock car driver. He is most notable as the 2003 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, winning the award running part time.... , David Gilliland David Gilliland David Gilliland is a NASCAR driver. He currently is a free agent, but is still under contract with Yates Racing. He is the son of former Cup and NASCAR Winston West Series driver Butch Gilliland.... †, Chad Chaffin Chad Chaffin Chad Chaffin is a rookie NASCAR driver. He has become one of the drivers for the #49 BAM Racing Dodge along with Larry Foyt, replacing Mike Bliss after his resignation.... ‡, Brent Sherman Brent Sherman Brent Sherman , a resident of Wauconda, Illinois, is a former driver in the NASCAR Busch Series currently competing in the Firestone Indy Lights Series.... *
2005	Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Kyle Thomas Busch nicknamed "Rowdy Busch," "Wild Thing," and "Shrub" is an United States of America auto racing. He drives the #18 M&M's Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, the #18 Interstate Batteries / Z-Line Designs / NOS Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series, and the #51 Miccosukee Toyota T...	Travis Kvapil Travis Kvapil Travis Kvapil is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #28 Ford Fusion for Yates Racing in the Sprint Cup Series.... , Boris Said Boris Said Boris Said is an United States race car driver from Carlsbad, California, California but considers his hometown to be Stamford, Connecticut, Connecticut.... †, Mike Garvey Mike Garvey Mike Garvey is aNASCAR Nextel Cup driver. He formerly drove the #51 Marthon Oil Chevy for Competitive Edge Motorsports in the Nextel Cup Series.... ‡, Stanton Barrett Stanton Barrett Stanton Thomas Barrett is a NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series driver and Hollywood stunt double. He currently drives the #30 Stanton Barrett Motorsports Nationwide Series car and with primary sponsors INTERUSH.net, 4Caring.org, and GrandStay Residential Suites and Hotels.... ‡, Carl Long Carl Long James Carlyle Long is a NASCAR race car driver and mechanic. He is currently the crew chief for the #24 Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet driven in the Nationwide Series by Eric McClure.... †, Eric McClure Eric McClure Eric McClure , is a NASCAR driver. His family owns the NEXTEL Cup team Morgan-McClure Motorsports. A graduate of Emory and Henry College, he drives the #24 Hefty Ford full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Rensi/Hamilton Racing.... *
2004	Kasey Kahne Kasey Kahne Kasey Kenneth Kahne is a Auto racing driver in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. For the 2009 season, he drives the #9 Budweiser Dodge Charger for Richard Petty Motorsports with teammates Elliott Sadler, Reed Sorenson, and AJ Allmendinger....	Brendan Gaughan Brendan Gaughan Brendan Gaughan is an United States stock car driver. Gaughan is the grandson of Vegas gaming pioneer Jackie Gaughan and son of Michael Gaughan, a hotel and casino magnate.... , Brian Vickers Brian Vickers Brian Lee Vickers is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. Vickers was the 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Nationwide Series champion, and at age 20, the youngest champion in any of NASCAR's three top-tier series.... , Scott Wimmer Scott Wimmer Scott Wimmer is a NASCAR Nationwide Series driver who was born in Wausau, Wisconsin January 26, 1976. He drives the #5 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS part-time for JR Motorsports.... , Scott Riggs Scott Riggs Russell Scott Riggs is a NASCAR driver. Riggs currently drives the #36 Toyota Camry for Tommy Baldwin Racing in the Sprint Cup Series... , Johnny Sauter Johnny Sauter Jonathan Sauter is a NASCAR driver from Wisconsin. Sauter is the son of former NASCAR driver Jim Sauter , and the brother of NASCAR drivers Tim Sauter and Jay Sauter.... ‡, Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine is a NASCAR driver and former championship-winning crew chief for the late Dale Earnhardt.... †,Carl Edwards Carl Edwards Carl Michael Edwards, II is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver for Roush Fenway Racing.In the Sprint Cup Series, Edwards drives the #99 Aflac Ford Fusion .... †
2003	Jamie McMurray Jamie McMurray James Christopher McMurray is an United States race car driver. McMurray is best known for winning the 2002 UAW-GM Quality 500 as a substitute driver in his second Winston Cup start....	Greg Biffle Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina.... , Tony Raines Tony Raines Floyd Anthony Raines is an United States race car driver, previously driving in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for Hall of Fame Racing in the #96 Texas Instruments Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.... , Casey Mears Casey Mears Casey James Mears is the driver of the #07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing. He is the nephew of four time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and the son of Indy and off-road veteran Roger Mears.... , Jack Sprague Jack Sprague Jack Sprague is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver. He is currently a free agent. Sprague has finished in the top-ten in the points standings almost every year he has raced in the trucks, and won three championships in 1997, 1999, and 2001 while driving for Hendrick Motorsports.... ‡, Larry Foyt Larry Foyt Larry Foyt is a semi-retired NASCAR driver and Indy Racing League driver. He is the grandson and adopted son of A. J. Foyt, and a cousin of A. J.... , Christian Fittipaldi Christian Fittipaldi Christian Fittipaldi is a Brazilian racing driver who has competed in various forms of motorsport including Formula One, Champ Car and NASCAR. Named after less known Brazilian driver Christian "Bino" Heinz , he was a highly rated young racing driver in the early 1990s, and participated in 43 Formula One Grand Prix for Minardi and Footwork Ar... †, Hideo Fukuyama Hideo Fukuyama , is a former NASCAR driver. He raced on road courses in his native Japan before driving a NASCAR exhibition race at Suzuka in 1997 for Travis Carter Motorsports.... *.
2002	Ryan Newman Ryan Newman Ryan Joseph Newman is a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He drives the #39 United States Army Chevrolet Impala for Stewart Haas Racing under crew chief Tony Gibson....	Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Kenneth Johnson is a current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car driver who drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet Impala Super Sport co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon and operated by Hendrick Motorsports.... , Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson is a NASCAR driver. She currently does not have a ride.Robinson began her racing career in 1984 in the GATR Truck Series, winning rookie of the year honors in 1984 as well as a race at Flemington Speedway in 1987.... , Carl Long Carl Long James Carlyle Long* is a NASCAR race car driver and mechanic. He is currently the crew chief for the #24 Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet driven in the Nationwide Series by Eric McClure.... , Hermie Sadler Hermie Sadler Herman Marion Sadler III* is an United States race car driver/announcer and professional wrestling promoter from Emporia, Virginia, Virginia. He also an advocate for autism, as his daughter, Hailie Dru, was diagnosed with the disorder in 2001.... †
2001	Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Kevin Michael Harvick is an United States race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup for Richard Childress Racing, driving the #29 Shell Pennzoil car....	Kurt Busch Kurt Busch Kurt Thomas Busch is a professional United States race car driver. He drives the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.... , Casey Atwood Casey Atwood Casey Lee Atwood , is an United States racecar driver. He began racing in NASCAR as a teenager in the Busch Series with Brewco Motorsports in the #27 Castrol Chevrolet.... , Jason Leffler Jason Leffler Jason Leffler is a NASCAR driver from Long Beach, California. Leffler moved from the open-wheel ranks to NASCAR's three major series. Best known for his reckless driving and faux hawk hairstyle, Leffler currently drives the #38 Great Clips Toyota for Braun Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.... , Ron Hornaday Ron Hornaday Ronald Hornaday, Jr. is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver. He is the father of former NASCAR driver Ronnie Hornaday, and son of the late Ron Hornaday, Sr., a two time Winston West Champion.... , Andy Houston Andy Houston Andy Houston is a veteran of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, scoring three wins. Houston is the son of legendary Busch Driver Tommy Houston and the youngest of three brothers, one of them being part-time NASCAR driver Marty Houston and the other being the oldest of the three, Scott Houston.... ‡, Bobby Hamilton Jr.†
2000	Matt Kenseth Matt Kenseth Matthew Roy Kenseth is an American stock car racing driver. Matt currently drives the #17 DeWalt Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing....	Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a professional American race car driver who drives the #88 AMP Energy/United States National Guard Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series for Hendrick Motorsports, and drives in the Nationwide Series part-time for the #5 car for his own team, JR Motorsports.... , Dave Blaney Dave Blaney David Blaney is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. He currently pilots the #66 Toyota Camry for Prism Motorsports. Blaney was a successful Sprint car racing driver before he started racing in NASCAR.... , Scott Pruett Scott Pruett Donald Scott Pruett is an United States of America race car driver who has competed in NASCAR, Champ Car, International Motor Sports Association, Trans-Am Series and Grand-Am.... , Stacy Compton Stacy Compton Stacy Compton , is a NASCAR driver. He is Co-Owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing-Virginia in the Craftsman Truck Series, and is a former racing analyst for ESPN full-time.... , Mike Bliss Mike Bliss Michael Bliss is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #1 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing in the Nationwide Series. He began racing at age 10.... , Ed Berrier Ed Berrier Ed Berrier is a second-generation NASCAR driver. His father Max Berrier competed in seven Grand National races over four years, and won 125 feature races as a modified driver.... ‡, Jeff Fuller Jeff Fuller Jeff Fuller is a NASCAR driver. He is currently a test driver for Joe Gibbs Racing in their #80 Sprint Cup Series Chevy. Before joining NASCAR's major leagues, Fuller won the 1992 Winston Modified Tour championship, driving for Sheba Racing.... *
1999	Tony Stewart Tony Stewart Anthony Wayne Stewart is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur, in NASCAR's Sprint Cup . During his career he has won championships in the Winston Cup, Nextel Cup and IndyCar Series....	Elliott Sadler Elliott Sadler Elliott William Barnes Sadler is a race car driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He currently drives the #19 Best Buy Dodge Charger for Richard Petty Motorsports.... , Buckshot Jones Buckshot Jones Roy "Buckshot" Jones , is an auto racing driver who has competed in NASCAR and Sprint car racing. He currently runs in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series.... ‡, Stanton Barrett Stanton Barrett Stanton Thomas Barrett is a NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series driver and Hollywood stunt double. He currently drives the #30 Stanton Barrett Motorsports Nationwide Series car and with primary sponsors INTERUSH.net, 4Caring.org, and GrandStay Residential Suites and Hotels.... , Dan Pardus Dan Pardus Dan Pardus* is an auto racing driver. He has raced in the Auto Racing Club of America series, as well as NASCAR with Jim & Julie Motorsports and Midwest Transit Racing.... , Mike Harmon Mike Harmon Mike Harmon* , is an United States race car driver. Currently, he drives and owns the #24 Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, and the #84 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series.... *
1998	Kenny Irwin, Jr. Kenny Irwin, Jr. Kenneth Dale Irwin, Jr. was a NASCAR stock car driver. He had driven in all three major of forms of NASCAR and had two total victories. Before that, he raced in the United States Auto Club against Tony Stewart who was one of his fiercest rivals....	Kevin Lepage Kevin Lepage Kevin Lepage is a NASCAR driver from Shelburne, Vermont. He currently has not signed with a team for the 2009 season.. Lepage is the only NASCAR driver from Vermont to qualify for the Daytona 500.... , Jerry Nadeau Jerry Nadeau Jerry Nadeau is a retired race car driving from Danbury, Connecticut.Nadeau competed in the 1994 Barber Dodge Pro Series and the 1996 Formula Opel Euroseries.... , Steve Park Steve Park (NASCAR) Stephen Park is a professional Auto racing driver. Park is currently racing in the #35 Waste Management Inc. Recycle America Monte Carlo in the NASCAR Camping World East Series 2008 in NASCAR.... , Dennis Setzer Dennis Setzer Dennis Setzer is an United States NASCAR driver. He currently races in the Craftsman Truck Series. Setzer has also competed in the Busch Series, where he currently has two career wins.... †
1997	Mike Skinner Mike Skinner (NASCAR) Mike Skinner, born in Ontario, California, is a NASCAR driver from Susanville, California, California now living in Daytona Beach, Florida, Florida....	David Green David Green (NASCAR) David A. Green is a NASCAR driver. His two younger brothers, Jeff Green and Mark Green also compete on the NASCAR circuit. He currently drives the #07 SK Motorsports car in the Nationwide Series.... , Robby Gordon Robby Gordon Robert W. Gordon is an American racing driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, owning his #7 Toyota Camry, sponsored by Jim Beam, and also owning his #55 Jim Beam/Camping World ride which competes part-time in the Nationwide Series, he has also raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Champ Car, the Indy Racing... ‡, Jeff Green Jeff Green (NASCAR) Jeff Green is an American stock car racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He is currently employed with Key Motorsports driving the #40 NASCAR Craftsman Truck & #31 Nationwide Series race vehicles.... , Lance Hooper Lance Hooper Lance Hooper is a racecar driver in NASCAR as well as several touring divisions. Hooper attended his first race when he was just two weeks old, and also came from a long line of racing champions, including his uncle, father, and brother.... †
1996	Johnny Benson Johnny Benson Jonathan Benson, Jr. is a NASCAR driver and the son of former Michigan modified racing driver John Benson, Sr. His career highlights include the 1993 American Speed Association AC-Delco Challenge series championship, the 1995 Busch Series championship, the 1996 Winston Cup NASCAR Rookie of the Year award, and the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series...	Gary Bradberry Gary Bradberry Gary Bradberry is a race car driver. He raced in the NASCAR All-Pro Series, and had top-ten points finishes from 1990-1993. After that, Bradberry made the jump to major NASCAR leagues.... ‡, Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald , is a driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as the car owner of the full-time #81 MacDonald Motorsports car in the Nationwide Series.... , Stacy Compton Stacy Compton Stacy Compton* , is a NASCAR driver. He is Co-Owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing-Virginia in the Craftsman Truck Series, and is a former racing analyst for ESPN full-time.... *
1995	Ricky Craven Ricky Craven Richard Allen Craven is a former NASCAR driver. He last drove in the Sprint Cup in 2004 and raced in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2005. He does not have a racing job at this time....	Robert Pressley Robert Pressley Robert Pressley is a former NASCAR driver. In a February 2006 Sportingnews.com article about the 2001 in NASCAR Daytona 500 field, Robert's current status was listed as "Opened Celebrity's Hotdogs in Asheville, N.C., about two years ago.... , Randy LaJoie Randy LaJoie Randall LaJoie is a driver in the NASCAR Busch Series , where he is a two-time champion. Presently, he does not have a full-time ride. He is the father of racers Casey LaJoie and Corey LaJoie.... ‡, Elton Sawyer Elton Sawyer Elton Sawyer is a long-time NASCAR driver. He was born on November 5, 1959, and currently resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. His career status is unannounced, as he has not publicly retired but hasn't raced in NASCAR since 2002.... ‡, Steve Kinser Steve Kinser Steve Kinser , is a professional Sprint car racing racer. He has won 20 championships in the World of Outlaws series, and currently drives the #11 Quaker State car.... , Davy Jones Davy Jones (racing driver) Davy Jones* is an United States former racing driver.In 1983 he came 3rd in the British Formula Three Championship behind Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle.... , Mike Chase
1994	Jeff Burton Jeff Burton Jeffrey Brian Burton also sometimes referred to as "JB" is a Sprint Cup Series driver. He drives the #31 Caterpillar Inc. Chevrolet Impala for Richard Childress Racing....	Steve Grissom Steve Grissom Steve Grissom is a NASCAR Busch Series driver. Grissom was the 1993 Busch Series champion and currently has eleven Busch wins. He turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of Alabama to focus a career on racing.... , Joe Nemechek Joe Nemechek Joseph Frank Nemechek III is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He currently is bringing his NEMCO team back to run the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series in the #87 Chevy for 2009.... , Loy Allen Jr. Loy Allen Jr. Loy Allen Jr. , is a former NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series driver. He found his best results however in the Auto Racing Club of America series, with a win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1992 and two second place finishes at Talladega and Daytona in 1993.... , John Andretti John Andretti John Andretti , is an United States race car driver. He currently drives the #34 Window World.Com car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.... , Jeremy Mayfield, Mike Wallace Mike Wallace (NASCAR) Mike Wallace is a NASCAR race car driver. He is a younger brother to Rusty Wallace, older brother to Kenny Wallace, and uncle to Steve Wallace .... , Ward Burton Ward Burton John Edward Burton III is an American NASCAR auto racing, who has a total of five career Sprint Cup wins. He last drove the #4 State Water Heaters Chevrolet Impala SS for Morgan-McClure Motorsports in 2007.... , Rich Bickle Rich Bickle Rich Bickle, Jr. is a journeyman NASCAR driver. He is currently unemployed. Bickle, who has never completed a full season in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, has a long and prestigious history in Short track motor racing.... †, Billy Standridge Billy Standridge Billy Standridge is a former NASCAR driver. He began running the NASCAR Busch Series in 1986, when he finished 14th at the All Pro 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in his own Pontiac.... †
1993	Jeff Gordon Jeff Gordon Jeffery Michael Gordon is a professional United States of America race car driver. He was born in Vallejo, California, raised in Pittsboro, Indiana, and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina....	Bobby Labonte Bobby Labonte Robert Alan Labonte is an United States race car driver in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series. He currently drives the #96 Ask.com/Texas Instruments DLP/Academy Sports and Outdoors Ford Fusion for Hall of Fame Racing, in an association with Yates Racing.... , Kenny Wallace Kenny Wallace Kenny Wallace is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver who currently drives the #28 United States Border Patrol Chevrolet in the Nationwide series.... , P. J. Jones‡, Todd Bodine Todd Bodine Todd Bodine is a stock car racer. Todd is the younger brother of former racers Geoff Bodine and Brett Bodine. Bodine is known for his aggressive driving style and bald head, which has given him the nickname The Onion.... †
1992	Jimmy Hensley Jimmy Hensley Jimmy Hensley is a former NASCAR driver. With a career spanning 27 seasons in all three of NASCAR's elite divisions, Hensley may be best remembered for his NASCAR Rookie of the Year award won in 1992 -- his 15th season in the series -- and for his nine career Busch Series wins....	Andy Belmont Andy Belmont Andy Belmont is a stock car racer. Belmont began racing at an early age before moving south. In 1987, he was named the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southeast Series Rookie of the Year, then he won the championship the next year as a car owner.... ‡, Dave Mader III Dave Mader III Dave Mader III is an United States Auto racing from Shelby County, Alabama. He competed in ten NASCAR Winston Cup races between 1988 and 1992, including leading seven laps at Martinsville Speedway in 1992.... , Bob Schacht Bob Schacht Bob Schacht* References... †
1991	Bobby Hamilton Bobby Hamilton Charles Robert Hamilton, Sr. was a driver and owner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series circuit and the winner of the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship....	Ted Musgrave Ted Musgrave Theodore Musgrave is a racecar driver. Previously driving in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, he is currently a free agent.... , Stanley Smith Stanley Smith Stanley Smith is a retired NASCAR driver and dirt-track racer.At the 1993_in_NASCAR#Diehard_500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Smith nearly died from a basilar skull fracture in a massive crash -- the same type of injury that later killed Dale Earnhardt.... ‡, Wally Dallenbach Jr.‡, Sammy Swindell Sammy Swindell Sammy Swindell is a three time World of Outlaws champion, winning the title in 1981, 1982, and 1997, with hundreds of A-main victories to his credit.... *
1990	Rob Moroso Rob Moroso Rob Moroso was a NASCAR racing driver who was champion of the NASCAR Busch Series in 1989, was posthumously awarded the 1990 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year award.... Ø	Jack Pennington Jack Pennington Jack Pennington , is a former NASCAR driver from Augusta, Georgia.He was an ace in late model dirt track racing before he moved up to the Busch Series in 1989 making six starts, finishing with 2 top tens.... , Jerry O'Neil Jerry O'Neil Jerry O'Neil competed in 8 NASCAR Winston Cup events during the 1990 season, campaigning an unsponsored #53 Oldsmobile owned by Alan Aroneck.... ‡, Jeff Purvis Jeff Purvis Jeff Purvis is a former race car driver in NASCAR's Nationwide Series. He is a 15-year veteran with four wins and 25 top-five finishes. Purvis is still recovering from a massive brain injury suffered in 2002.... *
1989	Dick Trickle Dick Trickle Richard "Dick" Trickle is a retired American auto racing. He raced for decades around the Short track motor racing of Wisconsin, winning many championships along the way....	Hut Stricklin Hut Stricklin Waymond Lane "Hut" Stricklin is a former NASCAR race car driver. He was born on June 24, 1961, in Calera, Alabama. He married Pam Allison, the daughter of NASCAR legend Donnie Allison after they were introduced by her cousin Davey.... , Larry Pearson Larry Pearson Larry Pearson is a former NASCAR driver and the son of three-time NEXTEL Cup champion David Pearson. He won the Busch Series championship in 1986 and 1987, but struggled during his brief tenure in Winston Cup.... , Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer Jimmy Spencer is an United States NASCAR driver and commentator. During his days racing modifieds, he was nicknamed "Mr. Excitement" for his sometimes aggressive racing style.... , Rick Mast Rick Mast Rick Mast is a former NASCAR driver. He competed in both the Winston Cup and Busch Series before retiring in 2002. Despite never winning in the Cup Series, he was still a fan favorite in the series.... ‡, Ben Hess‡, Chad Little Chad Little Chad Little is a former NASCAR driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University, and a law degree from Gonzaga University.... ‡, Butch Miller Butch Miller (racing driver) Butch Miller is a racecar driver from Coopersville, Michigan. He drives the #0 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He is a multiple champion in the now-defunct American Speed Association stock car series.... ‡, Mickey Gibbs‡
1988	Ken Bouchard Ken Bouchard Ken Bouchard is an American former NASCAR driver. His brother Ron Bouchard was the 1981 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year and one time Winston Cup race winner....	Ernie Irvan Ernie Irvan Virgil Earnest Irvan, more commonly known as Ernie Irvan, is a former race driver in NASCAR. He is best remembered for his comeback after a serious head injury at Michigan International Speedway which earned him numerous awards and respect from his fellow drivers.... , Brad Noffsinger‡, Jimmy Horton Jimmy Horton Jimmy Horton is a racecar driver from Folsom, New Jersey. He raced in 48 NASCAR Winston Cup races in 8 seasons. He was a regular on the Automobile Racing Club of America circuit in the 1980s and 1990s.... ‡
1987	Davey Allison Davey Allison David Carl "Davey" Allison was a NASCAR race car driver, best known as the driver of the Robert Yates Racing #28Texaco-Havoline Ford. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he was the eldest of four children born to NASCAR driver Bobby Allison and wife Judy....	Dale Jarrett Dale Jarrett Dale Arnold Jarrett is a former United States Auto racing driver. He is the 1999 NASCAR NASCAR Championship and the son of two-time NASCAR Grand National Champion Ned Jarrett.... , Steve Christman, Rodney Combs Rodney Combs Rodney Combs is a former NASCAR driver. He has not been in NASCAR since 1997, when he was released from his ride in the Busch Series. Combs was born on March 27, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio.... ‡, Derrike Cope Derrike Cope Derrike Cope is a race-car driver in NASCAR, best known for his win at the 1990 Daytona 500. He currently drives the #31 car for Rick Ware. He is owner of the #73 and #78 teams in the Nationwide Series and the #73 and #74 trucks in the Camping World Truck Series.... ‡, Mark Stahl†, Brett Bodine Brett Bodine Brett Bodine , is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and is the current driver of the Safety car in Sprint Cup events. Brett is employed by NASCAR as Director of Cost and Research.... †, Jerry Cranmer*
1986	Alan Kulwicki Alan Kulwicki Alan Dennis Kulwicki , nicknamed "Special K" and the "Polish Prince", was an United States NASCAR Winston Cup Series racecar driver. He started racing at local short track racing in Wisconsin before moving up to regional stock car racing touring series....	Michael Waltrip Michael Waltrip Michael Curtis Waltrip is a professional race car driver and co owner of Michael Waltrip Racing. He is the younger brother of Darrell Waltrip, a three-time NASCAR champion .... , Chet Fillip Chet Fillip Chet Fillip , is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series. He raced in the 1982-1985 seasons, with 9 career starts, and started in the Indianapolis 500 in 1982 and 1983.... †, Pancho Carter Pancho Carter Duane "Pancho" Carter, Jr. is a retired American race car driver. He is most famous for his participation in CART races.... †, Davey Allison Davey Allison David Carl "Davey" Allison was a NASCAR race car driver, best known as the driver of the Robert Yates Racing #28Texaco-Havoline Ford. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he was the eldest of four children born to NASCAR driver Bobby Allison and wife Judy.... , Jim Sauter Jim Sauter (NASCAR) Jim Sauter* ) is a former NASCAR race car driver from Necedah, Wisconsin.... †, Jerry Cranmer, Rick Baldwin Rick Baldwin Richard A. Baldwin* was an United States racing driver who competed on the NASCAR circuit. He ran a few races each season during 1983-85 running his self owned Dodge Mirada and Chrysler Imperial.... , Jonathan Lee Edwards, Wayne Kramer Wayne Kramer Wayne Kramer may refer to:Wayne Kramer , American guitaristWayne Kramer , South African film writer and director... *
1985 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Series The 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 10 and ended on Sunday November 17. Darrell Waltrip, driving for Junior Johnson, was crowned champion at the end of the season....	Ken Schrader Ken Schrader Kenneth Schrader is a second-generation race car driver. He is currently driving in the Sprint Cup series part time for Phoenix Racing. He occasionally appears as a television analyst on This Week In NASCAR on the Speed Channel....	Eddie Bierschwale Eddie Bierschwale Eddie Bierschwale is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver from San Antonio, TX. He made his Cup debut in 1983 in a car owned by his father Don Bierschwale.... , Don Hume Don Hume Don Hume is a former NASCAR driver from Belvidere, New Jersey. In his limited NASCAR career, Hume competed in fifteen Nextel Cup Series events.... †
1984 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Series The 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 19 and ended on Sunday November 18. Terry Labonte was crowned champion at the end of the season....	Rusty Wallace Rusty Wallace Russell William "Rusty" Wallace is a former NASCAR champion, NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner, and television broadcaster with NASCAR on ESPN and ESPN on ABC and co-host of NASCAR Angels....	Greg Sacks Greg Sacks Greg Sacks is a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver. He is married to his wife Vicky and lives in Ormond Beach, Florida. Together they had three children: Paul, Brian, and Rachel.... , Phil Parsons Phil Parsons Phil Parsons , is a former NASCAR driver. He is also the younger brother of 1973 Winston Cup champion and former NBC/Turner Network Television commentator Benny Parsons.... , Clark Dwyer, Tommy Ellis Tommy Ellis Tommy Ellis was a NASCAR Short track motor racing ace of the 1970s and 1980s. Often referred to as "Terrible" Tommy Ellis for his rough tactics, he won the National Late Model Sportsman championship in 1981 and was one of six drivers enrolled in the Winner's Circle plan at the formation of the Busch Series in 1982.... †, Doug Heveron Doug Heveron Doug Heveron is an American race car driver from Liverpool, New York, New York. He has driven supermodifieds, modifieds, Indy cars, NASCAR Winston Cup cars, NASCAR Busch Grand National cars, sprint car racing, late models and midget car racing.... †, Dean Combs Dean Combs Dean Combs, born on February 23, 1952 in North Wilkesboro, NC, is a former NASCAR driver. In his limited career, Combs competed in twenty-four Nextel Cup Series events.... †, Terry Schoonover Terry Schoonover Terry Schoonover was a racecar driver. He was born in New Lebanon, Ohio.He made his NEXTEL Cup debut at Rockingham Speedway in 1984, driving his own #42 Chevrolet home to a 21st place finish.... ±
1983 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Series The 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 20. Bobby Allison was Winston Cup champion at the end of the season finishing 47 points ahead of Darrell Waltrip....	Sterling Marlin Sterling Marlin Sterling Marlin is a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver who drives the #09 Finch Racing car on a part time basis. He is the son of former NASCAR driver Coo Coo Marlin....	Trevor Boys Trevor Boys Trevor Boys , is a Canada race car driver. He raced in 102 Winston Cup races from 1982 to 1993, posting two top-ten finishes, and ran six races in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2003, his best finish a 22nd at Memphis Motorsports Park.... †, Ronnie Hopkins‡, Ken Ragan Ken Ragan Ken Ragan is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and the father of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver David Ragan. Ken made 50 Cup starts from 1982 to 1990, mostly for his brother Marvin Ragan, but also drove in the 1985 season for Roger Hamby.... ‡, Bobby Hillin Jr.‡, Mike Potter†
1982	Geoff Bodine Geoff Bodine Geoffrey Bodine is the oldest of the three Bodine brothers who are all NASCAR drivers. Bodine currently lives in Cornelius, North Carolina, North Carolina....	Mark Martin, Brad Teague Brad Teague Brad Teague is a veteran of the NASCAR Busch Series and the Nextel Cup Series. He was born November 9, 1947 in Buladean, North Carolina. He resides in Johnson City, Tennessee.... ‡, Rick Wilson Rick Wilson (NASCAR) Rick Wilson is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver. He began racing in 1980, and posted 23 top-ten finishes over his career. His most successful reign came from 1986-1989, driving the #4 car for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, when he was a consistent top-20 driver and won his only pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway.... †
1981	Ron Bouchard Ron Bouchard Ron Bouchard is a former NASCAR driver who was the 1981 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year. His brother Ken Bouchard was the 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year....	Morgan Shepherd Morgan Shepherd Clay Morgan Shepherd has been a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver since 1977 in NASCAR. He has also raced in the Busch Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.... , Tim Richmond Tim Richmond Tim Richmond was an United States race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series .... , Mike Alexander Mike Alexander (NASCAR) Mike Alexander was an American racing driver. He won the NASCAR Weekly Series national championship in 1983. He also raced in Winston Cup and in the Busch Series.... ‡, Johnny Rutherford Johnny Rutherford John Sherman Rutherford, III is a retired United States of America automobile racer.The Texas-raised "Lonestar J.R." is one of eight drivers to win the prestigious Indianapolis 500 mile race at least three times: in 1974 Indianapolis 500, 1976 Indianapolis 500, and 1980 Indianapolis 500.... †, Elliott Forbes-Robinson Elliott Forbes-Robinson Elliott Forbes-Robinson is a road racing racecar driver. He is known for his race wins and championships in many different series, including the American Le Mans Series , Super Vee, Trans-Am Series, CanAm, International Motor Sports Association GTU, and the World Challenge Championship.... ‡, Joe Ruttman Joe Ruttman Joe Ruttman , is an American former racecar driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and Camping World Truck Series and is a 13 time winner in the Truck Series, the seventh most wins by any driver in the Truck Series.... ‡, Stan Barrett‡, Connie Saylor Connie Saylor Connie Saylor was a journeyman NASCAR racecar driver. He did one-off events in the Winston Cup series during the 1980s and early '90s, and also raced in ARCA and Late Model sportsman series.... ‡, Gary Balough‡
1980	Jody Ridley Jody Ridley Jody Ridley is a former NASCAR driver. He won the 1980 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year award and one race at Dover International Speedway the next year, the only Cup victory for Donlavey Racing....	Lake Speed Lake Speed Lake Chambers Speed is a former NASCAR driver.... ‡, Kyle Petty Kyle Petty Kyle Richard Petty is an American NASCAR driver, the son and grandson of racers Richard Petty and Lee Petty, respectively and father of the late Adam Petty.... ‡, Slick Johnson Slick Johnson Slick Johnson was a NASCAR race car driver from Florence, South Carolina. He was killed due to a skull fracture suffered during a crash at the ARCA race at Daytona in 1990.... ‡
1979	Dale Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was an American race car driver, best known for his career driving stock cars in NASCAR's Winston Cup. Earnhardt had four children, Kerry Earnhardt, Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Taylor Earnhardt....	Joe Millikan Joe Millikan Joe Milikan was a NASCAR Winston Cup race car driver who competed during the from the 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season to the 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season along with Terry Labonte and Dale Earnhardt.... , Terry Labonte Terry Labonte Terrance Lee Labonte is a semi-retired NASCAR driver who now races part-time in the Sprint Cup Series. Labonte was introduced to the sport through his father, who had worked on racecars as a hobby for his friends.... , Harry Gant Harry Gant Harry Phil Gant is a retired American racecar driver best known for driving the number 33 Skoal Bandits car on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit....
1978	Ronnie Thomas	Roger Hamby, Blackie Wangerin, Baxter Price, Al Holbert Al Holbert Alvah Robert "Al" Holbert was an United States automobile racing driver who was a five-time champion of the International Motor Sports Association IMSA GT Championship series....
1977	Ricky Rudd Ricky Rudd Ricky Rudd is a retired American NASCAR driver. He is the uncle of actor Skeet Ulrich and Nationwide Series driver Jason Rudd. Rudd is tied with Rusty Wallace for the longest streak of consecutive seasons with a victory, his lasting from 1983 to 1998....	Sam Sommers, Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie is a race car driver and the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.Guthrie was originally an Aerospace engineering and after graduating from the University of Michigan, she worked with Republic Aviation.... ‡, Tighe Scott Tighe Scott Tighe Scott is a retired American racecar driver from Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. He competed in dirt track racing modified racing before moving up into the NASCAR Winston Cup .... , Tommy Gale‡, Gary Myers‡
1976 1976 in NASCAR The 1976 season in NASCAR auto racing:Season recap Daytona 500...	Skip Manning Skip Manning Skip Manning is a former NASCAR driver from Bogalusa, LA. He competed in seventy-nine Winston Cup events in his career, spanning from 1975 to 1979....	Terry Bivens, Neil Bonnett Neil Bonnett Lawrence Neil Bonnett was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 Pole Position over his 18-year career. The Hueytown, Alabama native currently ranks 35th in all time NASCAR Cup wins.... , Jimmy Means Jimmy Means Jimmy Means is a former Winston Cup/Nextel Cup owner/driver. Currently, he is an adviser for Front Row Motorsports and owns his own team, Means Racing.... , Bill Elliott Bill Elliott William Clyde Elliott is a part-time driver and former champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Elliott was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on August 15, 2007.... , John A. Utsman
1975	Bruce Hill Bruce Hill Bruce Edward Hill , is a former professional American football player who selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL Draft with a draft pick the Buccaneers had received for trading Steve Young....	Carl Adams, Bruce Jacobi Bruce Jacobi Harold Bruce Jacobi was a racing driver from Salem, Indiana, Indiana, United States.He was killed in a NASCAR qualifying race after coming out of retirement to drive... , Grant Adcox Grant Adcox Grant Adcox , was a stock car racing driver who died in a single car incident in the 1989 Atlanta Journal 500 in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.... , Chuck Bown Chuck Bown Chuck Bown is a former NASCAR champion. His last ride came in 1999. He currently lives with his wife in Asheboro, North Carolina. He is the brother of former fellow NASCAR competitor Jim Bown.... , D.K. Ulrich, Joe Mihalic, Travis Tiller, Ferrel Harris, Dick May
1974	Earl Ross Earl Ross Earl Ross is a Canadian race car driver who competed from 1973 to 1976. He was known for being the only non-American driver to have won a NASCAR Winston Cup race before Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2007 Toyota/Save Mart 350....	Richie Panch, Jackie Rogers, Ramo Stott Ramo Stott Ramo Stott is a retired American stock car racing from Keokuk, Iowa. He competed in NASCAR Winston Cup, United States Automobile Club stock car, and Automobile Racing Club of America....
1973	Lennie Pond Lennie Pond Lennie Pond is a former NASCAR driver. He won NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year honors in 1973, and won his only race at Talladega Superspeedway in 1978 for Ronnie Elder and Harry Ranier....	Darrell Waltrip Darrell Waltrip Darrell Lee Waltrip is a three-time former NASCAR Championship champion, the 1989 Daytona 500 winner, current television race commentator with Fox Broadcasting Company and columnist at Foxsports.com.... , Johnny Barnes Johnny Barnes Johnny Barnes born John James Adolphus Mills in 1924,is a Bermuda native found waving to passing traffic at the Foot of the Lane roundabout in Hamilton, Bermuda, Bermuda from roughly 3:45 am to 10 am....
1972	Larry Smith Larry Smith Larry W. Smith is a Canadian sportsperson and businessperson. He is currently the president of the Montreal Alouettes.He graduated from Bishop's University with a degree in economics before going on to be a professional player in the Canadian Football League....	David Sisco, Doc Faustina
1971	Walter Ballard Walter Ballard Walter Ballard is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver from Houston, TX. He made a single Grand National start in 1966 and didn't return to the series until 1971 when he ran a nearly full season in a car owned by his father Vic Ballard capturing 11 top tens on his way to NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors and a tenth place finish in points....	Maynard Troyer, Richard Brown Richard Brown Richard Brown or Browne may refer to:* Rabbit Brown, Richard "Rabbit" Brown, an early blues musician* Richard Brown * Richard Brown * Richard Brown , Australian rugby union footballer... , D.K. Ulrich
1970	Bill Dennis Bill Dennis Bill Dennis is a former NASCAR driver. He made his debut at age 26 at the 1962 Capital City 300 in the#98 and finished 15th. After a couple of part-time runs, he attempted a full-time schedule in 1970, winning NASCAR Rookie of the Year with Donlavey Racing....	Joe Frasson, Jim Vandiver, Talmadge Prince±
1969	Dick Brooks Dick Brooks Dick Brooks was an United States NASCAR driver. Born in Porterville, California, he was the 1969 NASCAR Rookie of the Year, and went on to win the 1973 Talladega 500....	Buddy Young Buddy Young Claude "Buddy" Young was an American American football player. A native of Chicago, the 5'4" Claude "Buddy" Young, also known as the "Bronze Bullet," had exceptional quickness and acceleration.... , Hoss Ellington Hoss Ellington Hoss Ellington is a retired NASCAR driver and team owner. He made 31 starts as a driver between 1968 and 1970 in the Grand National ., finishing in the top 10 four times, all in 1969....
1968	Pete Hamilton Pete Hamilton Pete Hamilton is a retired American NASCAR racer. He won four times in his career , 3 times driving for Petty Enterprises. His father was a Ph.D....	Dave Marcis Dave Marcis Dave Marcis was a driver on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit from 1968 until 2002. Marcis won five times over this tenure, twice at Richmond International Raceway, including his final win in 1982.... , Dr. Don Tarr
1967	Donnie Allison Donnie Allison Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup circuit, who won ten times during his racing career, which spanned the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s....	Charlie Glotzbach Charlie Glotzbach Charlie Glotzbach is a former Auto Racing Club of America and NASCAR driver who competed in NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup events. Charlie holds one of the oldest race records in NASCAR.... , Paul Dean Holt
1966	James Hylton James Hylton James Hylton is a part-time race car driver. He is a two-time winner in NASCAR and competed part-time in the ARCA RE/MAX Series until 2006, finishing 16th in points....	Bill Seifert, Frank Warren Frank Warren Frank Warren may refer to:* Frank Warren , played for the New Orleans Saints* Frank Warren , English boxing manager and promoter* Francis E....
1965	Sam McQuagg Sam McQuagg Sam McQuagg was a United States former NASCAR Rookie of the Year driver.Born in Columbus, Georgia, McQuagg was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year in 1965 after achieving 5 top-10 finishes in 16 races....	Henley Gray, Clyde Lynn, Dick Hutcherson Dick Hutcherson Dick Hutcherson was an United states businessman and a former stock car racing racer. A native of Keokuk, Iowa, Hutcherson drove in NASCAR competition from 1964 to 1967.... (NOTE: Hutcherson won nine times and finished second in the championship standings that year, but was not considered to be eligible due to being a champion in the IMCA International Motor Contest Association The International Motor Contest Association was organized in 1915 by J. Alex Sloan, and is currently the oldest active auto racing sanctioning body in the United States.... )
1964	Doug Cooper	J.T. Putney, Buddy Arrington Buddy Arrington Buddy Arrington is a retired NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup driver....
1963	Billy Wade Billy Wade (NASCAR) Billy Wade had a brief yet successful stint in NASCAR.a.k.a , Billy was the 1963 NASCAR Rookie of the Year for car owner Cotton Owens. He finished the season with 14 Top 10 finishes in 31 races....	Bobby Isaac Bobby Isaac Bobby Isaac is a former NASCAR Grand National Series champion.... , Larry Manning, J. D. McDuffie
1962	Thomas Cox	Cale Yarborough Cale Yarborough William Caleb Yarborough , is a businessman and former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and owner. He is the one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships, before Jimmie Johnson in 2006-2008.... , Ed Livingston
1961	Woody Wilson	Wendell Scott Wendell Scott Wendell Oliver Scott was an United States stock car racing driver from Danville, Virginia. He is the only black driver to win a race in what is now the Sprint Cup Series.... , Lee Reitzel
1960	David Pearson David Pearson David Gene Pearson is a former United States NASCAR racecar champion.Known as the "Silver Fox", he debuted on the NASCAR racing circuit in 1960 and earned NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors that same season....	Gerald Duke, Paul Lewis
1959	Richard Petty Richard Petty Richard Lee Petty is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series. "The King", as he is nicknamed, is most well-known for winning the Nascar Championship seven times , winning a record 200 races during his career, winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times, and winning a record 27 rac...	Fritz Wilson, Buddy Baker Buddy Baker Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr. is a former United States NASCAR racecar driver.... , Bob Burdick Bob Burdick Bob Burdick was a NASCAR driver from Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska. He competed in fifteen Grand National Series events in his career. His win in Atlanta in 1961 made him the only Nebraska-born driver to win a race on the NASCAR circuit....
1958	Shorty Rollins Shorty Rollins Lloyd George "Shorty" Rollins , nicknamed "Shorty", born in Granbury, Texas was the first official NASCAR Rookie of the Year. He began stock car racing in Corpus Christi, Texas....
1957	Ken Rushæ
1954	Blackie Pittæ

NASCAR Nationwide Series

2009 standings

Brendan Gaughan
Brendan Gaughan

Brendan Gaughan is an United States stock car driver. Gaughan is the grandson of Vegas gaming pioneer Jackie Gaughan and son of Michael Gaughan, a hotel and casino magnate....
(#62)–37 points
Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell (NASCAR)

Michael Christopher McDowell is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #47 Tom's Snacks Co. Toyota Camry in the Nationwide Series for JTG Daugherty Racing part-time....
(#47)–32 points
Justin Allgaier
Justin Allgaier

Justin Allgaier is an United States stock car driver. Justin drives the #12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger for Penske Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series....
(#12)–28 points
Scott Lagasse Jr.
Scott Lagasse Jr.

Scott Lagasse Jr. is a driver on the NASCAR Nationwide Series circuit. He is the son of former NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse. Lagasse is a former member of Chip Ganassi Racing and JTG Racing's driver development program....
(#11)–26 points
Michael Annett
Michael Annett

Michael Annett is an United States racecar driver. He currently drives the #15 Pilot Travel Centers Toyota for Germain Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series....
(#15)–22 points
John Wes Townley (#09)–20 points
Ken Butler III (#23)–14 points

History of Busch Series RotY Awards

Year	Winner	Runner(s) Up
2008 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series The 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series began on February 16, 2008, at Daytona International Speedway with the Camping World 300 . The season will conclude on November 15, 2008, at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the Ford 300....	Landon Cassill Landon Cassill Landon Douglas Cassill is a driver for the No. 5 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Cassill is also one of the test drivers for the research and development program at Hendrick Motorsports....	Joey Logano Joey Logano Joseph "Joey" Logano nicknamed Sliced_bread#The_greatest_thing_since_sliced_bread by Randy LaJoie, is an American race car driver who currently drives the #20 The Home Depot Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series and the #20 GameStop Toyota Camry in the Nationwide Series for Joe Gibbs Racing.... †, Bryan Clauson Bryan Clauson Bryan Clauson, born in Sacramento, California on June 15, 1989, is an United States auto racing driver. He is a member of the Earnhardt Ganassi Racing driver development program.... ‡, Josh Wise†, Dario Franchitti Dario Franchitti George Dario Marino Franchitti is a Scotland race car driver of Italian-Scots. He formerly competed in the Champ Car series before switching to the Indy Racing League where he was 2007 champion, and won the rain-shortened 2007 Indianapolis 500.... ‡, Cale Gale Cale Gale Cale Gale is an American NASCAR Nationwide Series driver for Kevin Harvick Incorporated and the only remaining "Alabama Boy" in the NASCAR garage.... ‡, Brian Keselowski‡, Chase Miller Chase Miller Eldon Chase Miller is a NASCAR Nationwide Series driver from Canton, Georgia. He competes part-time for Richard Petty Motorsports in the #9 Verizon Wireless/Motorola, Unilever Dodge in the Nationwide Series.... ‡, Danny Efland†, Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt is third-generation race car driver. He is currently drives the #61 Ford Fusion for Charles Schnoffer and Doug Taylor in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.... †, Patrick Carpentier Patrick Carpentier Patrick Carpentier is a Canada Auto racing driver. He is best known for his career in the Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar Series. Patrick is currently a free agent.... ‡, Justin Hobgood†
2007	David Ragan David Ragan David Ragan is a stock car racer who drives the #6 United Parcel Service Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and the #6 Discount Tire Company Ford in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing and is the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year....	Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose is an Australian racing driver. He was the V8 Supercar champion in 2003 and 2004, and is credited for virtually single-handedly reviving Ford Racing in Australia, after years of Holden domination.... , Brad Keselowski Brad Keselowski Bradley Keselowski is an auto racing car driver currently competing in the #88 Delphi /Go Daddy/Unilever Chevrolet Impala for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the #25 Go Daddy Chevrolet Impala in the Sprint Cup Series part-time for Hendrick Motorsports.... , Kyle Krisiloff Kyle Krisiloff Kyle Krisiloff is an American race car driver from Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the son of former Champ Car racer, Steve Krisiloff, the nephew of Tony George, and the grandson of Mari Hulman George.... , Kelly Bires Kelly Bires Kelly Bires is a NASCAR race car driver. He raced the #47 Clorox Ford Fusion for JTG Daugherty Racing in the Nationwide Series, and was a member of their driver development program.... †, Brad Coleman Brad Coleman Bradford Coleman is an United States stock car driver. He currently drives the #20 Toyota Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Joe Gibbs Racing.... ‡, Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Rold?n is a race car driver in NASCAR and a former Formula One and Champ Car driver. He has enjoyed great success, most famously in top open wheel racing series.... ‡, Richard Johns Richard Johns (NASCAR) Richard Johns is a United States race car driver from Lawrenceville, Georgia. He is currently racing in the Georgia Asphalt Series and the Camping World East Series.... †, Robert Richardson Robert Richardson (NASCAR) Robert Richardson is a racing car driver. He began driving at the Richard Petty Driving Experience and Team Texas Driving School at Texas Motor Speedway in 2002.... ‡, Bobby East Bobby East Bobby East, born in Torrance, California on December 17, 1984, is an United States auto racing driver. He has raced in the United States Auto Club, the Auto Racing Club of American, and NASCAR.... †, D. J. Kennington D. J. Kennington D. J. Kennington is a Canada racing driver. In 2008 he is running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for at least 20 race for MacDonald Motorsports in a Dodge Charger.... †, Brett Rowe†, Justin Diercks Justin Diercks Justin Diercks is an United States racecar driver from Davenport, Iowa. He previously drove the #70 car for ML Motorsports. He made his Busch Series debut in 2006 NASCAR Busch Series in the Circuit City 250 at Richmond International Raceway.... , Sam Hornish, Jr. Sam Hornish, Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish, Jr.* is an United States race car driver. He is best known for his open wheel accomplishments, which include an 2006 Indianapolis 500 victory and three Indy Racing League championships.... ‡, Timothy Peters Timothy Peters Timothy Peters from Providence, North Carolina, North Carolina is an auto racing driver driver. He is a former member of the Bobby Hamilton Racing and Richard Childress Racing driver development programs.... , Bobby Santos III Bobby Santos III Robert Santos III* is an American racecar driver from Franklin, Massachusetts. He graduated in 2004 from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School.... , Alex Garcia, Brian Conz*
2006	Danny O'Quinn Danny O'Quinn Daniel O'Quinn, Jr. is an United States professional stock car racer from Coeburn, Virginia. He currently drives the #0 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Johnny Davis....	John Andretti John Andretti John Andretti , is an United States race car driver. He currently drives the #34 Window World.Com car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.... , Todd Kluever Todd Kluever Todd Alan Kluever was born July 6, 1978, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He currently is a free agent.... , Burney Lamar Burney Lamar Burney Lamar is a NASCAR driver. He began racing go-karts at the age of 5, and won a total of twenty-five track championships and three International Karting Federation Regional titles.... ‡, Mark McFarland Mark McFarland Mark McFarland of Winchester, Virginia) races in the USAR Hooters Procup Series. He currently drives the #81 Knights Racing Chevy in the USAR Hooters Procup Series for Pete Knight Racing.... ‡, Stephen Leicht Stephen Leicht Stephen Leicht is an United States stock car driver. He is a member of Richard Childress Racing. He drives the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Richard Childress Racing, sharing the ride with Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer.... †, Auggie Vidovich II Auggie Vidovich II Auggie Vidovich II is a driver in the NASCAR Busch Series who does not currently have a ride.Vidovich was born in Lakeside, California. Vidovich has competed in the Elite Division Southwest series for several years.... †, David Reutimann David Reutimann David Reutimann is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #00 Aaron Rents Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the #10 Foster's Group/Camping World Toyota Camry for Braun Racing in the Nationwide Series.... †, Steve Wallace Steve Wallace (racer) Steve Wallace is an United States race car driver. Steve is the son of 1989 Sprint Cup champion Rusty Wallace and the nephew of NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace and Mike Wallace .... †, Aric Almirola Aric Almirola Aric Almirola is a Cuban-American race car driver. He drives the #8 Guitar Hero World Tour/TomTom Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.... †, Shane Huffman Shane Huffman Shane Huffman is a former NASCAR and USAR driver. He drove the #40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in the Craftsman Truck Series. In 2006 and 2007, he drove the #88 United States Navy Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS for JR Motorsports in the Busch Series.... †, David Gilliland David Gilliland David Gilliland is a NASCAR driver. He currently is a free agent, but is still under contract with Yates Racing. He is the son of former Cup and NASCAR Winston West Series driver Butch Gilliland.... ‡, Tracy Hines Tracy Hines Tracy Lee Hines is an United States auto racing driver. He was the 2000 United States Automobile Club Silver Crown Champion and 2002 USAC National Sprint Car Champion.... ‡, Joel Kauffman Joel Kauffman Joel Kauffman , is a stock car racer. He was the driver of the #12 Supercuts Dodge Charger for FitzBradshaw Racing in the NASCAR Busch Series he was slated to run a full schedule, but after not performing in any starts for the team, he was released.... ‡, A.J. Foyt IV, Carl Long Carl Long James Carlyle Long* is a NASCAR race car driver and mechanic. He is currently the crew chief for the #24 Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet driven in the Nationwide Series by Eric McClure.... , Jorge Goeters Jorge Goeters Jorge Goeters* is a Mexican racecar driver.At the present time, Goeters competes full-time in the NASCAR Corona Series in Mexico. In the past few years he also competed at the international level on a limited basis, running a handful of races in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series, Champ Car World Series, A1 Grand Prix, and Ro... , Kevin Conway Kevin Conway (NASCAR) Kevin Conway, born April 15, 1979 is a part-time NASCAR Busch Series driver from Concord, NC. He drives the #18 Z-Line Designs Chevy for Joe Gibbs Racing, which he is expected to pilot in 2007 in seven races.... , Chris Wimmer Chris Wimmer Chris Wimmer is an United States driver. He has raced mostly in short track competition and as high as the NASCAR Busch Series . Wimmer is currently competing in the ASA Midwest Tour where he finished fourth in 2008.... *
2005	Carl Edwards Carl Edwards Carl Michael Edwards, II is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver for Roush Fenway Racing.In the Sprint Cup Series, Edwards drives the #99 Aflac Ford Fusion ....	Reed Sorenson Reed Sorenson Bradley Reed Sorenson is a NASCAR driver who currently drives the #43 United States Air Force/McDonald's Dodge Charger in the Sprint Cup Series for Richard Petty Motorsports.... , Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin James Dennis Alan Hamlin, Jr. is an United States of America auto racing.He currently drives the #11 Fedex Car for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.... , Jon Wood Jon Wood Jon Wood , in Stuart, Virginia Virginia, is a NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing. He is the grandson of Glen Wood, one of the famous Wood Brothers who founded what has become Sprint Cup's longest continuously active team.... , Brent Sherman Brent Sherman Brent Sherman , a resident of Wauconda, Illinois, is a former driver in the NASCAR Busch Series currently competing in the Firestone Indy Lights Series.... , Kertus Davis Kertus Davis Kertus Davis from Gaffney, South Carolina was born February 26, 1981 and is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #49 GetMoreVacations.com Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the Nationwide Series.... , Michel Jourdain Jr.‡, Tyler Walker Tyler Walker (NASCAR) Tyler Walker , is a NASCAR driver. He is currently not active, having been suspended fron NASCAR indefinitely for violating its substance abuse policy.... ‡, Kevin Hamlin Kevin Hamlin Kevin Hamlin is an United States racecar driver who has competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series divisions.... †, Brandon Miller Brandon Miller Brandon Miller is an United States race car driver. He is a former member of the Richard Childress Racing driver development program, and has yet to race full-time in NASCAR.... ‡, Paul Wolfe Paul Wolfe Paul Wolfe may refer to:* Paul Wolfe NASCAR driver* La Femme Nikita #Operations a virtual character from La Femme Nikita ... ‡, Ryan Hemphill Ryan Hemphill Ryan Hemphill is a NASCAR driver. He resides in Apollo, Pennsylvania.Ryan, a second generation racer, started his racing career at the age of 12, when his father put him behind the wheel of a go-kart.... ‡, Jerry Robertson†, Boston Reid Boston Reid Boston Reid , is a United States Automobile Club and NASCAR driver.His father Lynn Reid was the Logansport Honda Motorcycle dealer later moving his shop to Kokomo, Indiana.... , A. J. Fike A. J. Fike A.J. Fike* is an United States racecar driver. He was born on December 29, 1980 and resides in Galesburg, Illinois. He is the older brother of suspended Truck Series driver Aaron Fike.... , Eric McClure Eric McClure Eric McClure* , is a NASCAR driver. His family owns the NEXTEL Cup team Morgan-McClure Motorsports. A graduate of Emory and Henry College, he drives the #24 Hefty Ford full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Rensi/Hamilton Racing.... † Blake Feese Blake Feese Blake Feese , is a second generation United States racecar driver. Previously he had won races in Auto Racing Club of America and United States Automobile Club, before running the NASCAR Busch Series on a part-time schedule with Hendrick Motorsports in 2005 as part of their driver development program, before he was released.... , Kim Crosby Kim Crosby Kim Crosby* is a NASCAR Busch Series driver and driving instructor. Before she became a NASCAR driver, she served as a middle school principal, resigning in December 2004 to focus full-time on her racing career.... , Donnie Neuenberger Donnie Neuenberger Donnie Neuenberger* , is a NASCAR driver. Neuenberger is a cancer survivor. During the 2004 season, he was diagnosed after nerves were pinched by the tumor during a race.... *
2004	Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Kyle Thomas Busch nicknamed "Rowdy Busch," "Wild Thing," and "Shrub" is an United States of America auto racing. He drives the #18 M&M's Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, the #18 Interstate Batteries / Z-Line Designs / NOS Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series, and the #51 Miccosukee Toyota T...	Paul Menard Paul Menard Paul Menard is a NASCAR driver currently competing in the Sprint Cup Series driving the #98 Menards Ford Fusion for Yates Racing. He is the son of Menards founder John Menard, Jr., whose company is his sponsor.... ‡, Clint Bowyer Clint Bowyer Clint Bowyer is an American NASCAR driver. He currently pilots the #33 General Mills/BB&T/The Hartford Chevrolet Impala Super Sport in the Sprint Cup Series and the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet Impala Super Sport in the Nationwide Series part-time, both for Richard Childress Racing.... ‡, J. J. Yeley J. J. Yeley Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley is a NASCAR racecar driver from Phoenix, Arizona. He is currently a free agent.... ‡, Travis Geisler‡, Stan Boyd Stan Boyd Stan Boyd is a former NASCAR driver who competed in both the Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.... ‡ Aaron Fike Aaron Fike Aaron Fike is a NASCAR and United States Automobile Club driver from Galesburg, Illinois. Prior to a drug arrest, he was the driver of the #1 Toyota Tundra Craftsman Truck Series truck.... †, Billy Parker Billy Parker William "BillY' Parker V is an arena football Defensive specialist for the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League. He played college football at The College of William & Mary.... ‡
2003	David Stremme David Stremme David Andrew Stremme is an United States stock car driver. He is most notable as the 2003 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, winning the award running part time....	Coy Gibbs Coy Gibbs Coy Gibbs is a former NASCAR driver and assistant coach with the Washington Redskins. His father is NASCAR Championship owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame former Head Coach Joe Gibbs of the Washington Redskins.... , Joey Clanton Joey Clanton Joseph Clanton , is an United States race car driver and businessman. He was the 2002 champion in the now-defunct American Speed Association stock car series.... ‡, Chad Blount Chad Blount Chad Blount is a Nextel Cup Driver from Walkerton, Indiana. Blount was the driver of the #34 Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet for Front Row Motorsports.... ‡, Jason White‡, Chase Montgomery Chase Montgomery Chase Montgomery is a racecar driver. He is currently unemployed. He lives in Wilson County, TN.... ‡, Regan Smith Regan Smith Regan Smith is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet Impala SS for Furniture Row Racing on a part-time basis.... ‡, Martin Truex, Jr.† Damon Lusk Damon Lusk Damon Lusk , is a stock car racer. Lusk entered NASCAR in 1999, when he drove the America Online/Kleenex Chevy for three races NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series.... ‡, Chris Bingham Chris Bingham Chris Bingham is an United States racing driver from Kirkland, Washington. He is a noted sports car driver but also competed in eleven Busch Series events in his career.... ‡
2002	Scott Riggs Scott Riggs Russell Scott Riggs is a NASCAR driver. Riggs currently drives the #36 Toyota Camry for Tommy Baldwin Racing in the Sprint Cup Series...	Johnny Sauter Johnny Sauter Jonathan Sauter is a NASCAR driver from Wisconsin. Sauter is the son of former NASCAR driver Jim Sauter , and the brother of NASCAR drivers Tim Sauter and Jay Sauter.... , Shane Hmiel Shane Hmiel Shane Hmiel is a former NASCAR driver who drove the #32 WinFuel / TrimSpa Chevrolet for Braun Racing until he was banned for life after failing a third drug test.... , Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Dale Earnhardt is the eldest son of the late seven time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. He is the half-brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt, Jr.... , Casey Mears Casey Mears Casey James Mears is the driver of the #07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing. He is the nephew of four time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and the son of Indy and off-road veteran Roger Mears.... , Brian Vickers Brian Vickers Brian Lee Vickers is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. Vickers was the 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Nationwide Series champion, and at age 20, the youngest champion in any of NASCAR's three top-tier series.... , Kasey Kahne Kasey Kahne Kasey Kenneth Kahne is a Auto racing driver in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. For the 2009 season, he drives the #9 Budweiser Dodge Charger for Richard Petty Motorsports with teammates Elliott Sadler, Reed Sorenson, and AJ Allmendinger.... ‡, Larry Gunselman Larry Gunselman Larry Gunselman is an United States racecar driver. He has made a total over eighty starts in all three of NASCAR's top divisions.Gunselman began racing in various West Coast series before moving to the Winston West Series, where he won the Most Popular Driver award in 1996.... †, Dan Pardus Dan Pardus Dan Pardus is an auto racing driver. He has raced in the Auto Racing Club of America series, as well as NASCAR with Jim & Julie Motorsports and Midwest Transit Racing.... ‡, Brian Weber†, Joe Buford Joe Buford Joe Buford at Franklin, Tennessee, Tennessee) is a racecar driver.... †
2001	Greg Biffle Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina....	Scott Wimmer Scott Wimmer Scott Wimmer is a NASCAR Nationwide Series driver who was born in Wausau, Wisconsin January 26, 1976. He drives the #5 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS part-time for JR Motorsports.... , Jamie McMurray Jamie McMurray James Christopher McMurray is an United States race car driver. McMurray is best known for winning the 2002 UAW-GM Quality 500 as a substitute driver in his second Winston Cup start.... , Larry Foyt Larry Foyt Larry Foyt is a semi-retired NASCAR driver and Indy Racing League driver. He is the grandson and adopted son of A. J. Foyt, and a cousin of A. J.... , Kelly Denton Kelly Denton Kelly Denton, is a former NASCAR driver. He has not been involved in major NASCAR since 2002.... ‡, Tim Sauter Tim Sauter Tim Sauter is an United States race car driver. He has competed in the American Speed Association, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR Busch Series, and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.... ‡, Marty Houston Marty Houston Marty Houston, is a former driver in NASCAR. His younger brother, Andy Houston and father Tommy Houston have driven in NASCAR as well.... ‡, Christian Elder Christian Elder Christian Stuart Elder was a former NASCAR driver. He raced in the Busch Series for Akins Motorsports for two years.He made his debut in 2001, running his first race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Akins and started the race in 32nd, and he finished 23rd.... ‡, David Donohue David Donohue David Donohue is an American race car driver currently active in the Grand-Am's Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class for Brumos Porsche.... ‡, Bill Hoff Bill Hoff Bill Hoff is a former NASCAR driver. He ran in the Busch Series on a limited schedule from 1996 to 2004. He mainly raced at tracks in the Northeast.... †
2000	Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Kevin Michael Harvick is an United States race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup for Richard Childress Racing, driving the #29 Shell Pennzoil car....	Ron Hornaday Ron Hornaday Ronald Hornaday, Jr. is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver. He is the father of former NASCAR driver Ronnie Hornaday, and son of the late Ron Hornaday, Sr., a two time Winston West Champion.... , Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Kenneth Johnson is a current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car driver who drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet Impala Super Sport co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon and operated by Hendrick Motorsports.... , Jay Sauter Jay Sauter Jay Sauter is a NASCAR driver. He previously drove the #34 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Frank Cicci Racing in the Busch Series. Sauter is the son of former NASCAR driver Jim Sauter , and the brother of fellow drivers Tim Sauter and Johnny Sauter.... , Michael Ritch Michael Ritch Michael Ritch is an American soccer striker, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.Ritch played college soccer at Auburn University Montgomery in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics from 1999 to 2002, where he helped lead the team to four straight conference championships.... , P. J. Jones, Jason Schuler Jason Schuler Jason Schuler, , is a former NASCAR driver. He ran select races from 2000-2004 in the Busch Series. He is currently building cars for JJ Fabrication, Inc.... †, Ricky Hendrick Ricky Hendrick Joseph Riddick Hendrick IV, , born in Charlotte, North Carolina, was a NASCAR driver and owner affiliated with his father Rick Hendrick's Hendrick Motorsports team.... †, Anthony Lazzaro Anthony Lazzaro Anthony Lazzaro is a NASCAR and sports car racing. He is usually classified as a NASCAR Road Course Ringers, however he has made other starts in the NEXTEL Cup.... ‡, Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik is a NASCAR driver. He currently races in the Whelen Modified Tour, piloting the #16 Diversified Metals Pontiac. Stefanik was named the second greatest NASCAR Modified driver of all-time in 2003.... ‡, Mike Borkowski Mike Borkowski Mike Borkowski is an American race car driver. In 1997 he won the Trans-Am Rookie of the year award with two race victories. He qualified for one Indy Racing League event in 1999 at Lowe's Motor Speedway but the event was stopped after debris from a crash killed 3 spectators.... ‡, Derrick Gilchrist‡, Jay Fogleman, Dave Steele Dave Steele Dave Steele* , is an American racecar driver.... *
1999	Tony Raines Tony Raines Floyd Anthony Raines is an United States race car driver, previously driving in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for Hall of Fame Racing in the #96 Texas Instruments Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS....	Hank Parker Jr. Hank Parker Jr. Hank Parker Jr. is a former NASCAR driver. Parker has run a total of 137 NASCAR Busch Series races, scoring 2 wins and 31 top tens in four full seasons, and finishing a best of 14th in the championship.... , Adam Petty Adam Petty Adam Kyler Petty was an auto racing car driver. He was the first fourth-generation driver in NASCAR history.... , Bobby Hamilton Jr.‡, Tony Roper Tony Roper Tony Roper was a NASCAR driver. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Dean Roper and Shirley Medley. Growing up his family was heavily involved in auto racing.... ‡, Kelly Denton Kelly Denton Kelly Denton, is a former NASCAR driver. He has not been involved in major NASCAR since 2002.... * Phillip Morris, Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Dale Earnhardt* is the eldest son of the late seven time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. He is the half-brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt, Jr.... , Skip Smith
1998	Andy Santerre Andy Santerre 2004 Busch North Series Champion2003 Busch North Series Champion2002 Busch North Series Champion1998 in NASCAR Busch Series Busch Series NASCAR Rookie of the Year \|...	Dave Blaney Dave Blaney David Blaney is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. He currently pilots the #66 Toyota Camry for Prism Motorsports. Blaney was a successful Sprint car racing driver before he started racing in NASCAR.... ‡, Blaise Alexander Blaise Alexander Blaise Alexander , was a stock car racer from Montoursville, Pennsylvania. He began racing at the age of 12 in go-karts, winning the coveted World Karting Association East Regional championship in 1992.... , Kevin Grubb Kevin Grubb Kevin Grubb of Mechanicsville, Virginia was born April 19, 1978. He is the younger brother of former NASCAR driver Wayne Grubb.He is currently suspended from NASCAR competition due to two violations in NASCAR's substance abuse policy.... , Wayne Grubb Wayne Grubb Wayne Grubb , is a former NASCAR driver and now a car chief for Baker Curb Racing. He ran 52 NASCAR Busch Series races and 7 Craftsman Truck Series races before he retired late in the 2000 season.... , Casey Atwood Casey Atwood Casey Lee Atwood , is an United States racecar driver. He began racing in NASCAR as a teenager in the Busch Series with Brewco Motorsports in the #27 Castrol Chevrolet.... ‡, Mike Cope Mike Cope Mike Cope is a retired NASCAR driver. He became famous during the mid-1990s one of the best drivers in the Slim Jim All-Pro Series. In the late-90s he made a failed attempt to race in NASCAR's high levels.... ‡, Matt Hutter Matt Hutter Matt Hutter is a stock car driver. He has raced in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series.Hutter made his NASCAR debut in 1998, driving the #36 Stanley Tools Pontiac Grand Prix for Team 34.... ‡, Lance Hooper Lance Hooper Lance Hooper is a racecar driver in NASCAR as well as several touring divisions. Hooper attended his first race when he was just two weeks old, and also came from a long line of racing champions, including his uncle, father, and brother.... ‡, Jason Jarrett‡, Kevin Schwantz Kevin Schwantz Kevin Schwantz born in Houston, Texas is an United States former World Champion motorcycle road racing during the late 1980 in sports and early 1990 in sports.... ‡
1997	Steve Park Steve Park (NASCAR) Stephen Park is a professional Auto racing driver. Park is currently racing in the #35 Waste Management Inc. Recycle America Monte Carlo in the NASCAR Camping World East Series 2008 in NASCAR....	Matt Kenseth Matt Kenseth Matthew Roy Kenseth is an American stock car racing driver. Matt currently drives the #17 DeWalt Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing.... ‡, Johnny Chapman‡, Mark Krogh‡, Jeff Krogh Jeff Krogh Jeff Krogh is a former Nascar Winston Cup Series and Busch Grand National Series driver. He posted 1 top-5 and 2 top-10s in the Busch Series.... ‡, Lyndon Amick Lyndon Amick Lyndon Amick is a former NASCAR driver. He spent most of his NASCAR career in the NASCAR Busch Series driving for his family-owned team.Amick was the 1996 International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series series champion.... ‡, Tim Steele Tim Steele Tim Steele is a former professional association football, who played as a Midfielder .Steele started his playing career with Shrewsbury Town F.C.... †, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a professional American race car driver who drives the #88 AMP Energy/United States National Guard Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series for Hendrick Motorsports, and drives in the Nationwide Series part-time for the #5 car for his own team, JR Motorsports.... ‡, Tim Bender‡, Stanton Barrett Stanton Barrett Stanton Thomas Barrett is a NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series driver and Hollywood stunt double. He currently drives the #30 Stanton Barrett Motorsports Nationwide Series car and with primary sponsors INTERUSH.net, 4Caring.org, and GrandStay Residential Suites and Hotels.... †, Ted Christopher Ted Christopher Ted Christopher , from Plainville, CT is an American racing driver who has raced and won in many different types of race cars, including Modified racing, SK Modifieds, Camping World East Series, Late Models, Pro Stocks, Midgets, and Supermodifieds.... †
1996	Glenn Allen Jr.	Mike Dillon Mike Dillon (NASCAR) Mike Dillon is a former NASCAR Busch Series Auto racing driver for Richard Childress Racing, and the current general manager for the team after having raced in all three national series.... , Elliott Sadler Elliott Sadler Elliott William Barnes Sadler is a race car driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He currently drives the #19 Best Buy Dodge Charger for Richard Petty Motorsports.... †, Shane Hall Shane Hall Shane Hall , is a part-time driver in the NASCAR Busch Series. He currently drives the #49 Jay Robinson Inc. Chevrolet for Jay Robinson Racing.... ‡ Mark Green Mark Green (NASCAR) Marcus Green is a veteran of the NASCAR Busch Series and is the brother of fellow NASCAR drivers , Jeff Green and David Green . He currently races the #70 Foretravel Motorcoaches Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the Busch Series.... ‡, Mike Harmon Mike Harmon Mike Harmon , is an United States race car driver. Currently, he drives and owns the #24 Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, and the #84 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series.... †, Tony Stewart Tony Stewart Anthony Wayne Stewart is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur, in NASCAR's Sprint Cup . During his career he has won championships in the Winston Cup, Nextel Cup and IndyCar Series.... ‡, Ron Barfield Ron Barfield Ron Barfield is a former NASCAR driver. He raced in all of the major NASCAR series: Winston Cup, Busch Series, and Craftsman Truck Series, but did not win a race.... †
1995	Jeff Fuller Jeff Fuller Jeff Fuller is a NASCAR driver. He is currently a test driver for Joe Gibbs Racing in their #80 Sprint Cup Series Chevy. Before joining NASCAR's major leagues, Fuller won the 1992 Winston Modified Tour championship, driving for Sheba Racing....	Curtis Markham Curtis Markham Curtis Markham was born on September 21, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia. He was a former NASCAR driver in all 3 top series.He made his Busch debut in 1983 driving the #94 Frank Edwards Pontiac with a best finish of 18th in 3 starts.... , Buckshot Jones Buckshot Jones Roy "Buckshot" Jones , is an auto racing driver who has competed in NASCAR and Sprint car racing. He currently runs in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series.... ‡, L.W. Miller‡ David Bonnett‡,
1994	Johnny Benson Johnny Benson Jonathan Benson, Jr. is a NASCAR driver and the son of former Michigan modified racing driver John Benson, Sr. His career highlights include the 1993 American Speed Association AC-Delco Challenge series championship, the 1995 Busch Series championship, the 1996 Winston Cup NASCAR Rookie of the Year award, and the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series...	Dennis Setzer Dennis Setzer Dennis Setzer is an United States NASCAR driver. He currently races in the Craftsman Truck Series. Setzer has also competed in the Busch Series, where he currently has two career wins.... , Kevin Lepage Kevin Lepage Kevin Lepage is a NASCAR driver from Shelburne, Vermont. He currently has not signed with a team for the 2009 season.. Lepage is the only NASCAR driver from Vermont to qualify for the Daytona 500.... , Stevie Reeves Stevie Reeves Stevie Reeves born on May 16, 1967 in Speedway, Indiana is an United States auto racing driver.After several seasons racing on the bullrings of Indiana, Reeves traveled nationally with the United States Automobile Club and wound up winning back-to-back USAC National Midget cars titles in 1992 for the Wilke Racers and in 1993 for legendary... , Randy Porter‡, Dirk Stephens‡, Johnny Rumley Johnny Rumley Johnny Rumley is a former NASCAR driver. He won twice in the Busch Series, but has not been seen in the major leagues of NASCAR since 2000 in NASCAR Busch Series.... ‡, Mike Garvey Mike Garvey Mike Garvey is aNASCAR Nextel Cup driver. He formerly drove the #51 Marthon Oil Chevy for Competitive Edge Motorsports in the Nextel Cup Series.... ‡, Robbie Reiser Robbie Reiser Robbie Reiser is the general manager for Roush Fenway Racing. Reiser is the son of Alice and the late John Reiser, who served as general manager for Roush Racing's Busch and Craftsman Truck series race shops.... ‡, Chad Chaffin Chad Chaffin Chad Chaffin is a rookie NASCAR driver. He has become one of the drivers for the #49 BAM Racing Dodge along with Larry Foyt, replacing Mike Bliss after his resignation.... ‡, Michael Ritch, Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine Kirk Shelmerdine* is a NASCAR driver and former championship-winning crew chief for the late Dale Earnhardt.... , Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik* is a NASCAR driver. He currently races in the Whelen Modified Tour, piloting the #16 Diversified Metals Pontiac. Stefanik was named the second greatest NASCAR Modified driver of all-time in 2003.... *
1993	Hermie Sadler Hermie Sadler Herman Marion Sadler III is an United States race car driver/announcer and professional wrestling promoter from Emporia, Virginia, Virginia. He also an advocate for autism, as his daughter, Hailie Dru, was diagnosed with the disorder in 2001....	Joe Bessey Joe Bessey Joe Bessey is a former NASCAR owner/driver. He won one career Busch Series race before heading back to the Busch Grand National North Series in 2001, where he continues to field teams.... , Tim Fedewa Tim Fedewa Tim Fedewa is a NASCAR driver and son of former race car driver Butch Fedewa. Tim Fedewa currently does not have a ride at this time.... , Roy Payne, Nathan Buttke‡, Jason Keller Jason Keller *For the American writer, see Jason Keller* Jason Keller is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #27 Kleenex Ford for Baker Curb Racing in the Nationwide Series.... ‡, Mike Wallace, Tom Hessert, Alan Russell, Ken Wallace Ken Wallace Ken Wallace, born 26 July 1983 in Gosford, New South Wales, is an Australia canoe racing who has competed since the mid 2000s.Wallace originally competed in Ironman events and only switched to sprint racing at the age of sixteen.... , Page Jones*
1992	Ricky Craven Ricky Craven Richard Allen Craven is a former NASCAR driver. He last drove in the Sprint Cup in 2004 and raced in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2005. He does not have a racing job at this time....	Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson is a NASCAR driver. She currently does not have a ride.Robinson began her racing career in 1984 in the GATR Truck Series, winning rookie of the year honors in 1984 as well as a race at Flemington Speedway in 1987.... ‡, Robert Huffman Robert Huffman Robert Huffman is also the name of a professional wrestler; see: Booker HuffmanRobert Huffman is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver from Claremont, North Carolina.... , Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald* , is a driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as the car owner of the full-time #81 MacDonald Motorsports car in the Nationwide Series.... , Greg Trammell
1991	Jeff Gordon Jeff Gordon Jeffery Michael Gordon is a professional United States of America race car driver. He was born in Vallejo, California, raised in Pittsboro, Indiana, and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina....	David Green David Green (NASCAR) David A. Green is a NASCAR driver. His two younger brothers, Jeff Green and Mark Green also compete on the NASCAR circuit. He currently drives the #07 SK Motorsports car in the Nationwide Series.... , Tracy Leslie Tracy Leslie Tracy Leslie is an American professional stock car racer. He currently races in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, against his son, Billy Leslie. He also raced in the NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series.... , Troy Beebe Troy Beebe Troy Beebe, is a former NASCAR driver. He spent many of his years in the Busch Series, before leaving NASCAR in 1997.... , Cecil Eunice, Richard Lasater, Jeff Green Jeff Green (NASCAR) Jeff Green is an American stock car racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He is currently employed with Key Motorsports driving the #40 NASCAR Craftsman Truck & #31 Nationwide Series race vehicles.... ‡, Mike Wallace Mike Wallace (NASCAR) Mike Wallace is a NASCAR race car driver. He is a younger brother to Rusty Wallace, older brother to Kenny Wallace, and uncle to Steve Wallace .... ‡, Mike Oliver‡, Mike McLaughlin Mike McLaughlin Michael McLaughlin is a retired NASCAR Busch Series driver. Nicknamed "Magic Shoes", McLaughlin was a perennial fan favorite, winning the Most Popular Driver award in 1997.... ‡, Rich Burgess, Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson Shawna Robinson* is a NASCAR driver. She currently does not have a ride.Robinson began her racing career in 1984 in the GATR Truck Series, winning rookie of the year honors in 1984 as well as a race at Flemington Speedway in 1987.... *
1990	Joe Nemechek Joe Nemechek Joseph Frank Nemechek III is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He currently is bringing his NEMCO team back to run the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series in the #87 Chevy for 2009....	Bobby Moon, Ward Burton Ward Burton John Edward Burton III is an American NASCAR auto racing, who has a total of five career Sprint Cup wins. He last drove the #4 State Water Heaters Chevrolet Impala SS for Morgan-McClure Motorsports in 2007.... , Jack Sprague Jack Sprague Jack Sprague is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver. He is currently a free agent. Sprague has finished in the top-ten in the points standings almost every year he has raced in the trucks, and won three championships in 1997, 1999, and 2001 while driving for Hendrick Motorsports.... ‡, Dana Patten, Davey Johnson‡, Dave Mader III Dave Mader III Dave Mader III is an United States Auto racing from Shelby County, Alabama. He competed in ten NASCAR Winston Cup races between 1988 and 1992, including leading seven laps at Martinsville Speedway in 1992.... ‡, Ed Ferree‡, Frank Fleming‡, Clifford Allison*
1989	Kenny Wallace Kenny Wallace Kenny Wallace is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver who currently drives the #28 United States Border Patrol Chevrolet in the Nationwide series....	Bobby Hamilton Bobby Hamilton Charles Robert Hamilton, Sr. was a driver and owner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series circuit and the winner of the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship.... , Jeff Burton Jeff Burton Jeffrey Brian Burton also sometimes referred to as "JB" is a Sprint Cup Series driver. He drives the #31 Caterpillar Inc. Chevrolet Impala for Richard Childress Racing.... , Dave Rezendes Dave Rezendes Dave Rezendes is a former NASCAR driver. He competed in the Busch Series from 1988 until 1994. He joined NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series in its first season in 1995.... , Robert Pressley Robert Pressley Robert Pressley is a former NASCAR driver. In a February 2006 Sportingnews.com article about the 2001 in NASCAR Daytona 500 field, Robert's current status was listed as "Opened Celebrity's Hotdogs in Asheville, N.C., about two years ago.... , Brandon Baker, Dave Simpson‡, Ed Ferree, Jeff Spraker†, Tom Harrington

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Confirmed 2009 candidates

J. R. Fitzpatrick
J. R. Fitzpatrick

J.R. Fitzpatrick is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver....
(#7)–33 points
Ricky Carmichael
Ricky Carmichael

Ricky is a former professional motocross and supercross racer, now transitioning to a stock car career. While racing pro motocross and supercross, his nickname was G.O.A.T ....
(#4)–30 points
Taylor Malsam (#81)–28 points
James Buescher (#10)–27 points
Johnny Sauter
Johnny Sauter

Jonathan Sauter is a NASCAR driver from Wisconsin. Sauter is the son of former NASCAR driver Jim Sauter , and the brother of NASCAR drivers Tim Sauter and Jay Sauter....
(#13)–24 points
Chase Austin
Chase Austin

Chase Austin is an United States racecar driver. He is a former development driver with Rusty Wallace Racing and currently drives the #32 Chevrolet Silverado for Trail Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series....
(#32)–16 points
Brent Raymer (#85)–6 points
Chris Jones (#87)–5 points

History of Craftsman Truck Series RotY Awards

Year	Winner	Runner(s) Up
2008 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season began on February 15, 2008 at Daytona International Speedway with the Chevy Silverado HD 250. The season concluded on November 14 of that year at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the Ford 200....	Colin Braun Colin Braun Colin Braun is an United States auto racing driver. He currently drives the #6 Con-way Ford for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series....	Donny Lia Donny Lia Donny Lia , is an American racing driver from Jericho, New York. He won the 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship. He also won the Race of Champions Modified Tour races in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.... , Brian Scott Brian Scott Brian Joseph Scott is an United States race car driver. He drives the #16 Toyota Tundra for Xpress Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.... , Justin Marks Justin Marks Justin Marks is an United States race car driver. He currently drives the #67 Construct Corps Porsche for TRG in the Rolex Sports Car Series.... ‡, Marc Mitchell‡, Scott Speed Scott Speed Scott Andrew Speed is an American race car driver. He is not the son of retired NASCAR driver Lake Speed. Formerly a driver for the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team, he made his Formula One race debut at the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix, becoming the first American to race in F1 since Michael Andretti in 1993.... ‡, Andy Lally Andy Lally Andrew Lally is an American race car driver. He is best known for his road racing expertise. Lally drove a partial schedule in the #7 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on a part-time basis but will be returning full time to the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series for 2009.... ‡, Ryan Lawler†, Keven Wood†, J. C. Stout†, Phillip McGilton Phillip McGilton Phillip McGilton , is an United States racecar driver and businessman. He is currently unemployed. He formed PJM Enterprises in 2002, a residential & commercial construction company that eventually grew into include automotive fabrication, and motorsports and educational ventures.... , Norm Benning Norm Benning Norm Benning, Jr.* is a full-time self-owned Auto Racing Club of America driver in the #84 Chevrolet. He has also competed in the three top touring series of NASCAR.... †
2007	Willie Allen Willie Allen (NASCAR) Willie Allen , is a stock car racing driver, currently driving part-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Bobby Hamilton, Jr.Allen made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in 2005 at the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway where he finished 6th, driving for what is now Randy Moss Motorsports....	Tim Sauter Tim Sauter Tim Sauter is an United States race car driver. He has competed in the American Speed Association, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR Busch Series, and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.... , Joey Clanton Joey Clanton Joseph Clanton , is an United States race car driver and businessman. He was the 2002 champion in the now-defunct American Speed Association stock car series.... ‡, Jason White Jason White (NASCAR) Jason White... ‡, Ryan Mathews Ryan Mathews Ryan Mathews is an American racecar driver from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He is currently a free agent in NASCAR.... †, Aaron Fike Aaron Fike Aaron Fike is a NASCAR and United States Automobile Club driver from Galesburg, Illinois. Prior to a drug arrest, he was the driver of the #1 Toyota Tundra Craftsman Truck Series truck.... ‡, Blake Bjorklund Blake Bjorklund Blake Bjorklund is a stock car racer from Isanti, Minnesota and currently resides in Kannapolis, North Carolina. His parents are Craig and Diane Bjorklund.... ‡, Clay Rogers Clay Rogers Clayton Rogers is an United States stock car racing driver. He has competed in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, and was the 2004 and 2006 champion in the United Speed Alliance Racing USAR Hooters Pro Cup series.... †, Josh Wise†, Scott Lynch†, Tyler Walker Tyler Walker (NASCAR) Tyler Walker , is a NASCAR driver. He is currently not active, having been suspended fron NASCAR indefinitely for violating its substance abuse policy.... ‡, Kelly Bires Kelly Bires Kelly Bires is a NASCAR race car driver. He raced the #47 Clorox Ford Fusion for JTG Daugherty Racing in the Nationwide Series, and was a member of their driver development program.... , Peter Shepherd Peter Shepherd Peter Shepherd* is a NASCAR driver from Brampton, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.Shepherd started in Go Karts and moved onto the Thunder Car division at Flamboro Speedway.... , Kevin Hamlin Kevin Hamlin Kevin Hamlin* is an United States racecar driver who has competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series divisions.... , Casey Kingsland, Brian Sockwell Brian Sockwell Brian Sockwell is a NASCAR driver.... *
2006	Erik Darnell Erik Darnell Erik Darnell is an United States stock car racing driver, currently driving the #6 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series....	Chad McCumbee Chad McCumbee Chad McCumbee is an United States stock car driver who also has acting experience. He was born in Supply, North Carolina, North Carolina.McCumbee currently drives the #07 ASI Limited Chevrolet Silverado for SS-Green Light Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.... , Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose is an Australian racing driver. He was the V8 Supercar champion in 2003 and 2004, and is credited for virtually single-handedly reviving Ford Racing in Australia, after years of Holden domination.... , Aric Almirola Aric Almirola Aric Almirola is a Cuban-American race car driver. He drives the #8 Guitar Hero World Tour/TomTom Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.... , Bobby East Bobby East Bobby East, born in Torrance, California on December 17, 1984, is an United States auto racing driver. He has raced in the United States Auto Club, the Auto Racing Club of American, and NASCAR.... , Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Dale Earnhardt is the eldest son of the late seven time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. He is the half-brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt, Jr.... , Erin Crocker Erin Crocker Erin Mary Crocker is an United States race car driver. She drove the #98 Gillett Evernham Motorsports owned Dodge Charger in the ARCA RE/MAX Series.... , Boston Reid Boston Reid Boston Reid , is a United States Automobile Club and NASCAR driver.His father Lynn Reid was the Logansport Honda Motorcycle dealer later moving his shop to Kokomo, Indiana.... ‡, Joey Miller Joey Miller Joseph Miller is a former stock car racer in the ARCA RE/MAX Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... ‡, Robert Richardson Robert Richardson (NASCAR) Robert Richardson is a racing car driver. He began driving at the Richard Petty Driving Experience and Team Texas Driving School at Texas Motor Speedway in 2002.... , Kraig Kinser Kraig Kinser Kraig Kinser is an United States race car driver. He was previously a member of the Ginn Racing driver development program.He is the son of the champion World of Outlaws sprint car racer Steve Kinser, as well as the cousin of WoO competitor Mark Kinser.... ‡, Scott Lagasse Jr. Scott Lagasse Jr. Scott Lagasse Jr. is a driver on the NASCAR Nationwide Series circuit. He is the son of former NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse. Lagasse is a former member of Chip Ganassi Racing and JTG Racing's driver development program.... ‡, Ryan Moore Ryan Moore (NASCAR) Ryan Moore is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, who piloted the #40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in 2006.In 2005 he debuted driving the #81 Oreo/Kraft Foods Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Dale Earnhardt, Inc..... ‡, Chase Miller Chase Miller Eldon Chase Miller is a NASCAR Nationwide Series driver from Canton, Georgia. He competes part-time for Richard Petty Motorsports in the #9 Verizon Wireless/Motorola, Unilever Dodge in the Nationwide Series.... †, Michel Jourdain Jr., Sean Murphy Sean Murphy (racer) Sean Murphy* in Auckland, New Zealand and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a current competitor in the American Speed Association Super Late Model Series.... , J.R. Patton J.R. Patton J. R. Patton* is a current part-time Craftsman Truck Series driver. He drives the #63 MB Motorsports Ford. Patton is currently a senior at New Mexico State University, where he is majoring in business marketing.... , Tam Topham
2005	Todd Kluever Todd Kluever Todd Alan Kluever was born July 6, 1978, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He currently is a free agent....	Timothy Peters Timothy Peters Timothy Peters from Providence, North Carolina, North Carolina is an auto racing driver driver. He is a former member of the Bobby Hamilton Racing and Richard Childress Racing driver development programs.... ‡, Shigeaki Hattori Shigeaki Hattori Shigeaki Hattori is a Japanese race car driver currently based in the United States. He is not related to Naoki Hattori, whom he briefly raced against in CART.... ‡, Clay Rogers Clay Rogers Clayton Rogers is an United States stock car racing driver. He has competed in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, and was the 2004 and 2006 champion in the United Speed Alliance Racing USAR Hooters Pro Cup series.... , Regan Smith Regan Smith Regan Smith* is a NASCAR driver. He currently drives the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet Impala SS for Furniture Row Racing on a part-time basis.... ‡, Jimmy Kite Jimmy Kite Jimmy Kite is an United States race car driver. He debuted in the Indy Racing League in 1997 and has competed in over 30 IRL races, including 4 Indianapolis 500s.... , Nick Tucker, Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Earnhardt Kerry Dale Earnhardt is the eldest son of the late seven time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. He is the half-brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt, Jr.... *
2004	David Reutimann David Reutimann David Reutimann is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #00 Aaron Rents Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the #10 Foster's Group/Camping World Toyota Camry for Braun Racing in the Nationwide Series....	Tracy Hines Tracy Hines Tracy Lee Hines is an United States auto racing driver. He was the 2000 United States Automobile Club Silver Crown Champion and 2002 USAC National Sprint Car Champion.... , Robert Huffman Robert Huffman Robert Huffman is also the name of a professional wrestler; see: Booker HuffmanRobert Huffman is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver from Claremont, North Carolina.... , Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt Brandon Whitt is third-generation race car driver. He is currently drives the #61 Ford Fusion for Charles Schnoffer and Doug Taylor in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.... , Chase Montgomery Chase Montgomery Chase Montgomery is a racecar driver. He is currently unemployed. He lives in Wilson County, TN.... , Shane Sieg‡, Kelly Sutton Kelly Sutton Kelly Renae "Girl" Sutton... ‡, Ken Weaver Ken Weaver For the rock musician, see Ken Weaver .Ken Weaver is a former NASCAR driver from Dallas, Texas. He drives the 20 PhoneCo ? Industrial Lightspeed Chevrolet in the Auto Racing Club of America stock car series.... ‡, David Ragan David Ragan David Ragan is a stock car racer who drives the #6 United Parcel Service Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and the #6 Discount Tire Company Ford in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing and is the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year.... †, Deborah Renshaw Deborah Renshaw Deborah Renshaw-Parker is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. She currently does not have a ride.... †, Chris Wimmer Chris Wimmer Chris Wimmer is an United States driver. He has raced mostly in short track competition and as high as the NASCAR Busch Series . Wimmer is currently competing in the ASA Midwest Tour where he finished fourth in 2008.... ‡, Shelby Howard Shelby Howard Shelby Dean Howard IV is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He is currently a free agent.Howard began racing in 1996 in Junior Sprints. In his first season in the National Series, he finished fifth in points.... ‡, Brad Keselowski Brad Keselowski Bradley Keselowski is an auto racing car driver currently competing in the #88 Delphi /Go Daddy/Unilever Chevrolet Impala for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the #25 Go Daddy Chevrolet Impala in the Sprint Cup Series part-time for Hendrick Motorsports.... ‡
2003	Carl Edwards Carl Edwards Carl Michael Edwards, II is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver for Roush Fenway Racing.In the Sprint Cup Series, Edwards drives the #99 Aflac Ford Fusion ....	Jody Lavender Jody Lavender Jody Lavender is a former NASCAR driver. He was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, South Carolina.... , Randy Briggs‡, Tina Gordon Tina Gordon Tina Gordon is a NASCAR driver and spokesperson for the Sticks 'N' Stuff furniture chain. After being released from her ride at Jay Robinson Racing, Gordon has not raced and her future plans are unknown.... ‡, T. J. Bell T. J. Bell Timothy Peter Bell Jr. Bell began racing at the age of eight in go-karts and went on to win six consecutive championships in the state of Nevada.... ‡, Doug Keller‡, Kenny Hendrick Kenny Hendrick Kenny Hendrick, from Chino, California, is a current NASCAR Nationwide Series driver. He dabbled in the sport part-time for a number of years before fading out of the limelight.... †, Teri MacDonald*
2002	Brendan Gaughan Brendan Gaughan Brendan Gaughan is an United States stock car driver. Gaughan is the grandson of Vegas gaming pioneer Jackie Gaughan and son of Michael Gaughan, a hotel and casino magnate....	Bill Lester Bill Lester William Alexander Lester III is a racing driver who competes in the Daytona Prototype category in the Rolex Sports Car Series. In 1984, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in EECS from the University of California, Berkeley.... , Jason Small Jason Small Jason Small, is a former NASCAR driver....
2001	Travis Kvapil Travis Kvapil Travis Kvapil is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #28 Ford Fusion for Yates Racing in the Sprint Cup Series....	Ricky Hendrick Ricky Hendrick Joseph Riddick Hendrick IV, , born in Charlotte, North Carolina, was a NASCAR driver and owner affiliated with his father Rick Hendrick's Hendrick Motorsports team.... , Matt Crafton Matt Crafton Matthew Crafton... , Billy Bigley, Jon Wood Jon Wood Jon Wood , in Stuart, Virginia Virginia, is a NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing. He is the grandson of Glen Wood, one of the famous Wood Brothers who founded what has become Sprint Cup's longest continuously active team.... ‡, Bobby Dotter Bobby Dotter Bobby Dotter is a racing car driver from Chicago, Illinois. His father, Bob Dotter, is a three-time champion the Auto Racing Club of America. Dotter has made 209 starts in the NASCAR Busch Series, posting 42 top-tens and four poles.... , Willy T. Ribbs Willy T. Ribbs William "Willy" Theodore Ribbs, Jr. is an African-American racecar driver who competed in many forms of auto racing. After retiring, he became a sport shooting in the National Sporting Clays Association.... , Brian Rose Brian Rose Brian Rose can refer toBrian Rose , former driver in NASCARBrian Rose , a baseball playerBrian Rose , a former cricket playerBrian Rose , James B.... , Nathan Haseleu Nathan Haseleu Nathan Haseleu is a racecar driver from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series, and now competes in the ASA Midwest Tour, the CRA Super Series, and the Wisconsin Challenge Series.... ‡, Larry Gunselman Larry Gunselman Larry Gunselman is an United States racecar driver. He has made a total over eighty starts in all three of NASCAR's top divisions.Gunselman began racing in various West Coast series before moving to the Winston West Series, where he won the Most Popular Driver award in 1996.... , Chuck Hossfeld Chuck Hossfeld Chuck Hossfeld , is an United States race car driver and team owner. He is currently a full-time racer in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in the #22 car.... ‡, Jonathon Price†, Ricky Sanders Ricky Sanders (NASCAR) Ricky Sanders, is a former NASCAR driver. He raced part-time in the Craftsman Truck Series from 2000-2003.... ‡
2000	Kurt Busch Kurt Busch Kurt Thomas Busch is a professional United States race car driver. He drives the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series....	Carlos Contreras Carlos Contreras Carlos Contreras is the first Mexican born driver in any NASCAR national series. He currently drives for Fitz Motorsports in the NASCAR Busch Series.... , Scott Riggs Scott Riggs Russell Scott Riggs is a NASCAR driver. Riggs currently drives the #36 Toyota Camry for Tommy Baldwin Racing in the Sprint Cup Series... ‡, Rick Ware Rick Ware Rick Ware , is a professional racecar driver and owner of Ware Racing Enterprises.When he was nine years old, he began racing motocross and moved up to the bicycle class when he was 12.... ‡, Wayne Edwards Wayne Edwards Wayne Edwards in Shepherdsville, Kentucky) is a part time racer in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He has driven for numerous teams over the past eight years.... ‡, Coy Gibbs Coy Gibbs Coy Gibbs is a former NASCAR driver and assistant coach with the Washington Redskins. His father is NASCAR Championship owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame former Head Coach Joe Gibbs of the Washington Redskins.... ‡, Mark Petty‡, Kenny Martin‡, Donny Morelock, J. D. Gibbs
1999	Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik Mike Stefanik is a NASCAR driver. He currently races in the Whelen Modified Tour, piloting the #16 Diversified Metals Pontiac. Stefanik was named the second greatest NASCAR Modified driver of all-time in 2003....	Scott Hansen, David Starr David Starr David Starr is a driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He made his first start in 1998 and got his first win in 2002 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on his way to his best points finish, 5th.... , Marty Houston Marty Houston Marty Houston, is a former driver in NASCAR. His younger brother, Andy Houston and father Tommy Houston have driven in NASCAR as well.... ‡, Tim Steele Tim Steele Tim Steele is a former professional association football, who played as a Midfielder .Steele started his playing career with Shrewsbury Town F.C.... ‡, Ryan McGlynn Ryan McGlynn Ryan McGlynn , is the co-owner of McGlynn Racing, along with his father Raynard "Ray" McGlynn. Together they manage the #74 NEXTEL Cup team with driver Derrike Cope.... ‡, Phil Bonifield Phil Bonifield Phil Bonifield is an owner/driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Busch Series. He fielded Team Racing for six years in the Truck Series.... ‡, Ernie Cope Ernie Cope Ernie Cope is a former NASCAR race car driver and current crew chief. He is the cousin of NASCAR race winner Derrike Cope.Driving career... , Mike Clark, Nipper Alsup, Randy Nelson
1998	Greg Biffle Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina....	Andy Houston Andy Houston Andy Houston is a veteran of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, scoring three wins. Houston is the son of legendary Busch Driver Tommy Houston and the youngest of three brothers, one of them being part-time NASCAR driver Marty Houston and the other being the oldest of the three, Scott Houston.... , Scot Walters Scot Walters Scot Walters is a former NASCAR driver. He drove in the Craftsman Truck Series for a number of years for Brewco Motorsports.... , Wayne Anderson Wayne Anderson Wayne Anderson is a former racecar driver. He ran the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series tour part-time in 2005, and his plans for 2008 are unknown.... ‡, Kevin Cywinski Kevin Cywinski Kevin Cywinski, born March 16, 1965 in Mosinee, Wisconsin, is a former NASCAR driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series full-time in 1998 and 1999, as well as some races in the Busch Series.... ‡, Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald Randy MacDonald , is a driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as the car owner of the full-time #81 MacDonald Motorsports car in the Nationwide Series.... †, Dominic Dobson Dominic Dobson Dominic Dobson is a Germany-born former CART and Craftsman Truck Series driver who made 7 starts in the Indianapolis 500 with a best finish of 12th in 1992, over 60 starts in the CART , with a best finish of 3rd at the Michigan 500 in 1994.... ‡, B. A. Wilson B. A. Wilson B. A. Wilson is a former NASCAR driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series from 1997-2000.... †, Randy Nelson, Billy Pauch Billy Pauch Billy Pauch* is an American racecar driver. He currently resides in Frenchtown, New Jersey where he runs the Bill Pauch Driving School.Known for racing asphalt Modifieds, dirt small-block and big-block Modifieds, and dirt sprint cars throughout the eastern United States, Billy had over 600 career feature wins.... , Joe Bush, Tommy Archer Tommy Archer Tommy Archer is a race car driving born in the United States of America. He competed in the FIA GT Championship of 1997 and also drove two races of the 2000 GrandAm Series.... , Mike Cope Mike Cope Mike Cope* is a retired NASCAR driver. He became famous during the mid-1990s one of the best drivers in the Slim Jim All-Pro Series. In the late-90s he made a failed attempt to race in NASCAR's high levels.... , Freddie Query Freddie Query Freddie Query* is a former late model dirt track racing driver from Mooresville, North Carolina. He raced in the southeastern United States, primarily in North Carolina during the 80s and 90s.... , Andy Michner Andy Michner Andy Michner* , is a former driver in the Indy Racing League. He raced in the 1998-1999 seasons with 7 career starts. His best career finish was an eighth place in his first race, the 1998 Indianapolis 500.... , W. David Stacy, Jimmy Davis, Monty Kline
1997	Kenny Irwin Jr.	Rick Crawford Rick Crawford (NASCAR) Richard Crawford is a race car driver who drives the #14 Circle Bar/International Truck and Engine Ford F-150 for Circle Bar Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.... , Stacy Compton Stacy Compton Stacy Compton , is a NASCAR driver. He is Co-Owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing-Virginia in the Craftsman Truck Series, and is a former racing analyst for ESPN full-time.... , Tony Raines Tony Raines Floyd Anthony Raines is an United States race car driver, previously driving in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for Hall of Fame Racing in the #96 Texas Instruments Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.... , Boris Said Boris Said Boris Said is an United States race car driver from Carlsbad, California, California but considers his hometown to be Stamford, Connecticut, Connecticut.... , Tony Roper Tony Roper Tony Roper was a NASCAR driver. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Dean Roper and Shirley Medley. Growing up his family was heavily involved in auto racing.... , Tammy Jo Kirk Tammy Jo Kirk Tammy Jo Kirk is a racecar and motorcycle racer. She was the first woman to race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and later returned to NASCAR to run the Busch Series.... ‡, Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Kevin Michael Harvick is an United States race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup for Richard Childress Racing, driving the #29 Shell Pennzoil car.... ‡, Rob Rizzo Rob Rizzo Rob Rizzo is a former NASCAR driver. In his career, he scored three top-10 finishes in the Craftsman Truck Series, which was the only series he raced in.... ‡, Brian Cunningham Brian Cunningham Brian Cunningham is a former Australian rules footballer in the South Australian National Football League, playing for the Port Adelaide Magpies.... †, Lonnie Rush, Jr.‡, Kelly Denton Kelly Denton Kelly Denton, is a former NASCAR driver. He has not been involved in major NASCAR since 2002.... ‡, Mike Cope Mike Cope Mike Cope is a retired NASCAR driver. He became famous during the mid-1990s one of the best drivers in the Slim Jim All-Pro Series. In the late-90s he made a failed attempt to race in NASCAR's high levels.... ‡, Andy Genzman Andy Genzman Andy Genzman is an United States former NASCAR driver. He competed in thirteen Craftsman Truck Series races in his career.Genzman debuted in 1996, running three races.... , Toby Porter, David Smith*
1996	Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a veteran of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association....	Doug George Doug George Doug George is a NASCAR driver and mechanic. Currently, he is the crew chief of the #15 Ergon Toyota Tundra driven by Marc Mitchell in the Craftsman Truck Series.... , Lance Norick Lance Norick Lance Norick is a former NASCAR driver. He competed in the Busch Series and the Craftsman Truck Series during his tenure, posting several top-tens.... , Bobby Gill Bobby Gill Bobby Gill is a former NASCAR driver. He raced for a number of years in the Craftsman Truck Series, earning four top-tens in sixteen starts.Most of the starts came in 1996, when he started off with Spears Motorsports.... ‡, Jay Sauter Jay Sauter Jay Sauter is a NASCAR driver. He previously drove the #34 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Frank Cicci Racing in the Busch Series. Sauter is the son of former NASCAR driver Jim Sauter , and the brother of fellow drivers Tim Sauter and Johnny Sauter.... ‡, Lonnie Cox‡, Charlie Cragan‡, Ron Barfield Ron Barfield Ron Barfield is a former NASCAR driver. He raced in all of the major NASCAR series: Winston Cup, Busch Series, and Craftsman Truck Series, but did not win a race.... ‡, Mark Gibson†, Rick Johnson Rick Johnson (motocross) Rick Johnson was one of the winningest American Motorcyclist Association motocross and Supercross Motorcycle sport of all-time. During the 1980s, he won seven List of AMA Motocross Champions.... ‡, Randy Renfrow Randy Renfrow Randy Renfrow is a former NASCAR driver. He raced many years in the Craftsman Truck Series before retiring. Renfrow has won 237 late model sportsman races at 40 different tracks over his career.... †, Dan Press‡, Butch Gilliland Butch Gilliland Butch Gilliland is a former NASCAR Winston Cup and Craftsman Truck Series driver from California. He was the 1997 Winston West Series champion and based on the west coast.... ‡, Joe Gaita, Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick Kevin Michael Harvick* is an United States race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup for Richard Childress Racing, driving the #29 Shell Pennzoil car.... * Dave Smith, Joe Madore, Steve Mendenhall, Rodney Combs, Jr., Terry McCarthy, Jerry Robertson, Doug Thorpe, Jr., Rick Markle

Sources & References

NASCAR Chronicle by Greg Fielden & Consumer Guide.

NASCAR Rookie of the Year

History of the Award: Grand National/Winston Cup/Nextel Cup/Sprint Cup

Rookie Points System

Main Rookie Points

Rookie Bonus Points

Panel

Eligibility

NASCAR Sprint Cup

2009 standings

History of Sprint Cup RotY Awards

NASCAR Nationwide Series

2009 standings

History of Busch Series RotY Awards

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Confirmed 2009 candidates

History of Craftsman Truck Series RotY Awards

See also

Sources & References