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Did Dale Jr ever win a championship?

Did Dale Jr ever win a championship?

He never won a Cup Series championship. He did capture two Daytona 500 races, winning in 2004 and 2014. Junior won four straight times at Talladega Superspeedway.

Who won the 2001 Bud Shootout?

Tony Stewart
2001 Budweiser Shootout

General info
Winner Tony Stewart
Margin of Victory 0.145 seconds
Average Speed 181.036 mph
Cautions none

Who has the most 2nd place finishes in Nascar?

Not only does Richard Petty have the most wins of any competitor in NASCAR Grand National/Cup history, he is also the driver with the most second-place finishes (157).

What is the closest finish in Nascar history?

As of 2020, the closest margin of victory in the NASCAR Cup Series is 0.002 seconds. This first occurred during the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington Speedway, as Ricky Craven crossed the finish line inches ahead of Kurt Busch.

Does Dale Jr own the 88?

88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Earnhardt’s role as a team owner and businessman continues to enjoy its own ascent separate from his driving career.

What Nascar driver won the most races in one season?

Darrell Waltrip, 1981 or 1982 Waltrip won both of these championships with 12 race victories in each season.

Who is the winningest driver in Nascar history?

Richard Petty
All-time NASCAR Cup Series winners

Driver Wins
Richard Petty 200
David Pearson 105
Jeff Gordon 93
Bobby Allison 84

Has Nascar ever had a tie?

The First Official Tie One happened between Buddy Baker and Cale Yarborough in the 1974 Firecracker 400. They were so close together across the finish line that they tied for third and it was declared a dead heat.

Has there ever been a draw in racing?

In horse racing, a dead-heat – where two, or more, horses cannot be separated, not even by a high resolution photo finish camera – is a rare occurrence.

How many cars does Dale Jr own in Nascar?

JR Motorsports currently operates four Xfinity Series cars and has won three championships.