Tony Stewart & Kyle Busch Emerge as the Front-Runners in NASCAR List They Might Not Be Too Proud Of

The Daytona 500 is the premier event of the NASCAR Cup Series. It has been held annually at the Daytona International Speedway since 1959. It’s a cultural event that embodies the spirit of NASCAR and draws thousands of fans from all over the world. However, there have been several drivers in the sport who have raked up multiple championships to their name but haven’t had the good luck to win at this event.

Also, for those who have never won this race, it remains a personal mission—a pursuit they follow their entire career. In the list of drivers without a win at Daytona are the two-time champion Kyle Busch and three-time champion Tony Stewart.

For NASCAR drivers, winning the Daytona 500 is the ultimate achievement. It’s a career-defining moment that cements their legacy in the sport. The prestige, recognition, and financial rewards associated with winning the race are unmatched.

It’s not just about the trophy or the prize money, but also about the bragging rights that come with being a Daytona 500 champion. As such, it’s impossible to overstate the event’s significance.

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NASCAR fans choose the best driver to never have won the Daytona 500

Recently, fans were given the choice to pick the best driver in NASCAR who hasn’t been able to conquer the iconic race at the Daytona 500. Check out the fans’ reactions below.

The pressure to win the Daytona 500 can be intense. This is especially for drivers who have come close but fallen short. Moreover, it’s a race that can make or break a driver’s season and sometimes even their career. Furthermore, drivers who have never won the race often describe it as the “one that got away”—the race they could never quite conquer. The disappointment of coming up short year after year can be crushing, but it’s also what motivates them to keep coming back and try again.

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While Tony Stewart is no longer in NASCAR, Kyle Busch still is; and if anything, he still has a shot to win it over this time around. With the shift into a new team environment with Richard Childress Racing, there is hope that he will be able to win it this year.