March 13, 2019 News

Twitter Chat: Who is the Best NASCAR Driver in the Modern Era?

Everyone has an opinion of who they would consider the best driver in NASCAR’s modern era. Many fans say championships rule everything while others believe it’s all about wins. We asked our Twitter peeps their thoughts, and we got an ear (in this case a read full). Some say Dale Earnhardt Sr. and others say Jeff Gordon. A few fans through Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart’s name out there. We have our own thoughts, but here are the opinions of a few diehard fans.

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Question: If we are talking best driver in the modern era (and that’s a big IF), who do you want on your team? Why? And” if you pick someone else who? #NASCARTalk

Q2: If we are talking best driver in the modern era (and that’s a big IF), who do you want on your team? Why? And if you pick someone else who? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) March 12, 2019

Answers:

@TonyStewart. The man can win in anything.

— Jesus Dean (@RedneckNinja81) March 12, 2019

Jeff has the most wins (did it with one team and multiple crew chiefs). Would have 7 championships if the old points format was kept (2004, 2007, 2014). He exposed the sport to new audiences (SNL, Regis & Kelly, etc). And he was not afraid to fight someone.

— Chris Hopkins (@ChrisHopkins83) March 12, 2019

Gordon is the best all around racer.

On track
With media
Best interest of sport in mind
Passion for winning.

— Bill Steinbach III (@bill_steinie3) March 12, 2019

A2: I think currently, it would be Kyle Busch. I feel like he is one of the greatest talents we've seen. Love him or hate him, I feel like he's done nothing but dominate at every possible level.

— Kenneth W Lee Jr. (@FrontRowKenny) March 12, 2019

Tony Stewart

— Jack Greene (@jackgDPORT) March 12, 2019

A2. Putting all personal feels aside. (Even tho the guy IS growing on me). I'd put Kyle in whatever vehicle I owned, because I know he could not only drive it, but thoroughly understand it, give feedback, and kick a$$ on race day. And he HATES losing! That's my driver #NASCARTalk

— Graydon Bunn 🇨🇦 (@SmoothOper88or) March 12, 2019

Jeff Gordon. Off race craft and raw talent, he did so much so quickly and maintained that for 20+ years that it is incredible. Champion by his third season, took the sport to new heights nationally and globally in. Massive impact for the betterment of sport to this day.

— Rence Brown (@rencethefence) March 12, 2019

In modern era? Dale Earnhardt Sr.

— Devin Mahoney (@Devin41) March 12, 2019

Joey Logano. Young & so much driving talent.

— Dave Harris (@GiveMeAProject) March 12, 2019

Dale Sr. Most talented driver since 1972, the Modern Era's beginning (excluding Richard Petty). Little bit of personal bias.

— DaleJrFan_62 (@DaleJrFan_62) March 12, 2019

Id pick Mark Martin, because Id be assuming Id want to grow past 1 team. Mark would be able to be a popular driver that could immediately attract sponsorship, fans and camaraderie in the garage. If I could bring up a young driver, Mark would also be a great teammate and coach

— Walt Reed (@tybaltus79) March 12, 2019

7 championships pic.twitter.com/oLnTQ5RK1v

— Golfer4JESUS (@saved12797) March 12, 2019

Kyle Busch, he can drive anything and given a chance gets the job done. Not always the best car on the track but he gets everything out of it he can.

— Charlie Bowles (@CharlieBowles6) March 12, 2019

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