In 2023, NASCAR will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Now, there are things and ways, some known and some unknown in which the sport would celebrate this historical landmark, it’s worth looking back on what they did back when they turned 50.
In 1998, a list of the 50 Greatest Drivers was released by the sport.
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But if they were to release another, 75 at 75 kind of a list now, who would the additional 25 drivers be?
Well, a majority of the fans chose more or less the same drivers in their list of 25, names such as Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Larson, Jimmie Johnson, the Busch brothers, and Chase Elliott.
Jimmie
Smoke
Dale Jr
Busch bros.
Harvick
Lajoie
Ard
Ruggiero
Jack Sprague
Mike Skinner
Ron Hornaday Jr
Johnny Benson
Sterling Marlin
Bobby Labonte
Bobby Hamilton
Todd Bodine
Fonty Flock
Mike Stefanik
Ted Christopher
Jim Paschal
Wendell Scott
Tommy Houston
Ernie Irvan— Rusty Brassard (@Rusty_Brassard) November 13, 2022
I’ve made a “top 25 of all time list”. In order from first to twenty fifth. I did a lot of research for this, so I think it’s kinda legit. pic.twitter.com/quwz3PfJXb
— Tyler (@Tyler_W_Meeks) November 12, 2022
I’ve made a “top 25 of all time list”. In order from first to twenty fifth. I did a lot of research for this, so I think it’s kinda legit. pic.twitter.com/quwz3PfJXb
— Tyler (@Tyler_W_Meeks) November 12, 2022
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson are the obvious names that would be added
— Dusty (@DWC_78) November 12, 2022
AJ Dinger
Johnny Benson
Todd Bodine
Jeff Burton
Busch Bros
Matt Crafton
Dale Jr
Carl Edwards
Chase Elliott
Denny Hamlin
Kevin Harvick
Ron Hornaday
Jimmie Johnson
Kasey Kahne
Matt Kenseth
Brad K
B Labonte
Kyle Larson
Joey Logano
Ryan Newman
Mike Skinner
Jack Sprague
Smoke
Truex Jr— Dast ist Nicely (@NicelysLeagues) November 12, 2022
Jimmie Johnson
Tony Stewart
Joey Logano
Chase Elliott
Bobby Labonte
Matt Kenseth
Kurt Busch
Kyle Busch
Brad Keselowski
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Kevin Harvick
Martin Truex Jr.
Denny Hamlin
Ryan Newman— SkylordAwesome (@SkylordAwesome) November 13, 2022
Here’s my list in order pic.twitter.com/vzi3lr4NLY
— Chili 🌶 Gambler (@SenseiParlay) November 13, 2022
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Is NASCAR planning to include major surprises in the 2023 schedule?
While it’s natural to think there would be some sort of exciting surprises in form of racetracks in the coming season, the truth is that apart from a second visit to the Coliseum in LA, an All-Star migration to North Wilkesboro, and a Chicago Street Race is what all there is.
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“As we prepare to celebrate our 75th anniversary season, we are committed to delivering a schedule that acknowledges the deep history and tradition of our sport while establishing a bold future that brings the best racing in the world to new markets and new fans,” Ben Kennedy, the Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy said.
Kennedy added that the 2023 schedule is a result of continuous collaboration across the industry with all the partners.
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“We are incredibly proud of what our sport will have to offer fans next season and excited to celebrate this milestone season with the most diverse compilation of tracks in motorsports,” he emphasized.