He rapidly became one of the series' most popular drivers.

At the time of his death, he was Nascar's most popular driver.

The race originated following the popular driver's death in 1963.

"He's an all-time great as well as the most popular driver on the circuit."

He has been voted most popular driver by the fans nine times, four times more than anyone else.

Mansell's bravado has made him one of the world's most popular drivers.

And he was the series's most popular driver.

We'd love to see the most popular drivers be in the Chase, but you have to earn it.

Elliott, voted by fans as Nascar's most popular driver in 15 of the last 18 seasons, has never had those problems.

He was a popular, aggressive driver known for his competitive charges from the start to the final flag.