Milestones and records are a huge part of sports in general and that definitely trickles down to motorsports, where it seems there’s a milestone moment every weekend. However, there are some racing milestones that are unlikely to ever be matched.
Here’s an up-close look at some of them:
Richard Petty’s 200 Victories
Richard Petty earned his 200th NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona Int’l Speedway on July 4, 1984. So far, no one has come remotely close to that number, and it seems highly unlikely anyone ever will.
David Pearson, who like Petty retired more than three decades ago, is second on the list with 105 triumphs.
The active leader is seven-time series champion Jimmie Johnson, who now runs only a limited schedule, with 83 victories.
Kyle Busch owns 63 Cup Series triumphs and is second among active drivers. Busch has 231 wins across NASCAR’s three national series, with 102 triumphs in the Xfinity Series and 66 in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Seven Cup Series Titles
This record seems obtainable since it is shared by three drivers — Johnson, Dale Earnhardt and Petty. That said, Busch and Joey Logano are the only active drivers with a pair of Cup Series championships. Busch is 38 years old and Logano is 33.
Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney are active racers with a single series title.
Steve Kinser’s 690 Wins
Steve Kinser won 690 World of Outlaws-sanctioned races during a career that lasted nearly 40 years, and it’s safe to say this record will stand forever. Donny Schatz is the closest active driver to Kinser’s mark with 313 series triumphs. Schatz is 46 years old and in the back half of his career.
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