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Tony Stewart celebrates winning the Brickyard 400 in 2005 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (NASCAR photo)

Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart became the first driver to win the USAC Triple Crown — three series titles — in a single season during 1995. He earned the Indy Racing League title in 1997 before moving to NASCAR, where he claimed three Cup Series championships. He was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame earlier this year.