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Did Dale Earnhardt win Rookie of the Year?
Earnhardt was the first driver to win Rookie of the Year and then a championship in his first two NASCAR Cup Series seasons. 1981: A year after his first title, Dale Earnhardt moved to Richard Childress Racing for the latter third of the season after Rod Osterlund sold his race team to Jim Stacy.
How many cups did Dale Jr win?
Earnhardt’s 24 victories rank 11th on the all-time series wins list. His two championships in 1998 and 1999 introduced him to the NASCAR history books, and his accomplishments throughout the ensuing decade reinforced his place.
How many laps did Dale Earnhardt Jr lead?
NASCAR Cup Series Statistics
| Year | Age | Laps |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 40 | 10208 |
| 2016 | 41 | 4861 |
| 2017 | 42 | 9747 |
| 19 years | 179429 |
Who won the NASCAR race in Martinsville?
William Byron
William Byron got a perfect restart in overtime to claim the win Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway. Byron, who led a race-high 212 of 403 laps, earned his second NASCAR Cup Series win of 2022, marking the first multi-win season of his career and making him the first repeat winner of the season.
Who has won the most grandfather clocks at Martinsville?
Legendary NASCAR driver Richard Petty won 15 of the beautiful grandfather clocks throughout his career, which is more than any other driver.
Who has the most wins as a rookie in NASCAR?
* The record for most wins by a Rookie is THREE, shared by Tony Stewart (1999) and Jimmie Johnson (2002). Highest Championship Finishing Position: 2nd-Place – James Hylton (1966).
What tracks did Dale Earnhardt Jr win at?
All of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NASCAR Cup Series victories
- April 2, 2000, Texas Motor Speedway, DirecTV 500.
- May 6, 2000, Richmond Raceway, Pontiac Excitement 400.
- July 7, 2001, Daytona International Speedway, Pepsi 400.
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- April 21, 2002, Talladega Superspeedway, Aaron’s 499.
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Who won the stages at Martinsville?
After leading a race-best 212 laps, William Byron held off an overtime charge from Joey Logano to win at Martinsville Speedway Saturday night.
What drivers said after Martinsville?
Here is what drivers said following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway:
- William Byron — Winner: “It feels awesome.
- Joey Logano — Finished 2nd: “I could have tried to hit him harder.
- Austin Dillon — Finished 3rd: “I’m a little bummed.
- Ryan Blaney — Finished 4th: “It was overall a decent night.
When was the last time Dale Earnhardt won at Martinsville?
2014
Earnhardt last made a NASCAR start at Martinsville in the fall 2017 Cup race there, where he finished 11th. In 35 starts at NASCAR’s oldest track, Earnhardt won just once, in 2014, and earned 13 top fives.
How many times did Dale Sr win at Martinsville?
Earnhardt has six wins and six 2nd-place finishes at this unique Virginian half-mile short track. He finished second six times at Martinsville Speedway, including a second place finish in last fall’s Old Dominion 500.
Who was the youngest NASCAR driver ever?
What is this? Joey Logano is the youngest NASCAR driver.