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Who’s The Best Motorsports Driver Of All Time?

Posted by Cory Cavin January 19, 2010 4:30 PM

Yesterday NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson stopped by Late Night and went head to head with Jimmy and Ashley Judd in a mini bumper car race. (He also sabotaged Jimmy's car with cauliflower - interesting, but effective tactic, Mr. Johnson.) Recently Jimmie became the only NASCAR driver to ever win four consecutive Sprint Cup Series championships, earning him AP's 2009 Athlete of the Year title, and further cementing his name as one of the greatest drivers of all time. Motorsports has a long history with feuding fans everywhere in different areas of the sport. So motorsport fans, I ask you: Who's the best motorsports driver of all time? Tell us in the poll below! Gentlemen...start...your...ENGINES!!!


A. Dale Earnhardt
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The late Dale Earnhardt is one of NASCAR's true legends. The number "3" in NASCAR racing will always be synonymous with his competitive spirit, his classic mustache, and the name "The Intimidator".



B. A.J. Foyt
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A Hall of Famer in the racing world, Foyt raced in several different types of racing circles. He is the only person to ever win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won not one but four times), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.



See more drivers and VOTE after the jump!



C. Helio Castroneves
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Helio is a current top IndyCar racer and a recent winner of Dancing with the Stars.



D. Mario Andretti
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Mario is a racing legend that has raced for over four decades. He is one of only two drivers ever to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR. His name is also mentioned in a Beastie Boys song, and Alan Jackson song, and an Amy Grant song.



E. Jimmie Johnson
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The only NASCAR driver to ever win four consecutive Sprint Cup Series championships, 2000's "Driver of the Decade, and last night's LNWJF guest.



F. Richard Petty
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The King of NASCAR, a seven time NASCAR Championship winner, and a NASCAR Hall of Famer.



G. Danica Patrick
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A multi-disciplinary driver, a rising NASCAR star, the most powerful female driver in racing, a model, and a star of all those GoDaddy.com commercials.



H. Michael Schumacher
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Michael is a seven time F1 world driver's champion. He is one of the most well known F1 drivers and is credited with popularizing the sport in his home country of Germany.



I. Jeff Gordon
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One of NASCAR's great drivers, Jeff is a four time NASCAR Winston Cup champion, three time Daytona 500 winner, and teammate of Jimmie Johnson. (Jeff also co-owns the team.)



J. Cale Yarborough
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Cale is a veteran NASCAR driver who won three consecutive NASCAR championships. He is driver, team owner, and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.



K. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
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Dale Jr. is the son of Dale Earnhardt Sr. He is a Daytona 500 winner and is one of the most 'rock n' roll' drivers in NASCAR (with music video appearances to prove it.)



L. Bobby Allison
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Bobby is the third all-time winningest driver in NASCAR and won the Daytona 500 three times.



M. Junior Johnson
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Junior Johnson is a founding driver in NASCAR and first got his feel for driving running moonshine as a young man. He is credited with inventing the bootleg turn.



N. Al Unser
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A multidisciplinary drier, Al won the Indy 500 three times. He is also the oldest driver to ever win the Indy 500 at age 47.



O. Tony Stewart
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Tony has won titles in IndyCar, NASCAR, sprint cars, midget racing, and other types of racing. He is a driver and car owner in NASCAR and has been called "one of the finest racers of his generation.



P. Steve Kinser
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Steve is a sprint car racer who has won 20 championships in the World of Outlaws series. He was named 25th on ESPN's top drivers of all-time in 2008.



Q. Ayrton Senna
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The late Ayrton Senna was a Brazillian F1 driver and three time Formula One World Champion. He remains a national hero in Brazil and a legend in F1 racing.



R. Darrell Waltrip
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Darrell is a three time NASCAR Winston Cup champion and an announcer for NASCAR. He's known for his catch phrase, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity let's go racing boys!"



S. Speed Racer
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Speed Racer is one of the most well known cartoon racers. His success launched an incredibly digital movie starring Emile Hirsch.



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