Top 10 Best Nascar Drivers of 2012

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr., known professionally as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jr., or just Junior, is an American professional stock car racing driver and champion team owner. He is a two-time Daytona 500 winner, claiming victories in 2004 and 2014. After retiring from full-time racing in 2017, he became... read more

Jr. He only has one win, but boy, was it big. He snapped a four-year losing streak. He is also consistently finishing in the top three, top five, and top ten. I think Jr. could bring home a championship this year.

Die-hard fan for life.

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Kenneth Johnson is an American professional stock car racing driver and a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. He earned titles in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016, which ties him with Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the most championships in the series. Johnson was inducted... read more

He has five championships in the past, but in 2012, he's been doing okay. He's won a couple of races, and there is still a lot of pressure on him to bring home another championship to Hendrick Motorsports.

Tony Stewart

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Stewart, nicknamed Smoke, is an American professional auto racing driver and team owner. He is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2002, 2005, and 2011. Stewart is co-owner of Tony Stewart Racing and the Superstar Racing Experience and began competing in NHRA... read more

Tony Stewart won the championship last year and has come back this year with back-to-back wins and then another win at Daytona. He has had some bad luck this year, but he could go get another championship this year.

Smoke! Best of all time!

Matt Kenseth

Matthew Roy "Matt" Kenseth, born on March 10, 1972, is a retired American professional stock car racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2000 to 2017 and won the championship in 2003. Kenseth is also a two-time Daytona 500 winner, claiming victories in 2009 and 2012.

What can I say, quiet Matt Kenseth isn't so quiet anymore. First, he won the Daytona 500, then got a little quiet, then announced he will not be returning to Roush Fenway Racing next season and that he already has another ride set up for 2013. He got the pole at Daytona and dominated that race alongside teammate Greg Biffle until the last lap, but still finished third. He is also first in the point standings and almost a definite for the Chase.

Matt Kenseth is awesome. That is all.

Brad Keselowski

Bradley "Brad" Aaron Keselowski, born February 12, 1984, is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He currently competes full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, a team he co-owns. Keselowski won the NASCAR Cup Series championship... read more

Bad Brad. He has three wins already this season, and we are just halfway through it. Going from being out of the Chase at the last part of last season and storming back to get in it and finish around fifth is awesome. Then, he was promoted to be the top driver at Penske. This young gun has a lot coming for him in the future.

He won the Cup last year. He is awesome.

Kyle Busch

Kyle Thomas Busch (May 2, 1985 - May 21, 2026) was an American professional stock car racing driver. He competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado... read more

He won the championship and he missed half the year! He should be number one!

Jeff Gordon

Jeffery Michael Gordon is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He is currently an announcer for Fox NASCAR. In addition, he serves as the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports.

The Rainbow Warrior is the best driver and the safest driver. He does so much for so many, and he is a great person and role model.

Kasey Kahne

Whoever made the list of NASCAR's worst drivers and put this guy fifth, come on. He was quiet at the beginning of the new season with his new team, but after that first win, he's been on a tear.

Greg Biffle

The Biff. All I can say is the Biff is doing well with Kenseth in the points and on the track.

He is awesome.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Michael Harvick (born December 8, 1975) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver and commentator for NASCAR on Fox. Harvick clinched the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship and holds 60 wins in that premier division. He also boasts two NASCAR Xfinity Series titles earned... read more

The Closer. He has had some misfortunes, but he is also stressed about his wife having a baby.

Harvick is a hard-nosed driver.

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Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Lee Truex Jr. is an American professional stock car racing driver. As of 2025, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. He is known for his consistency on the track and was the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Ryan Newman

Ryan Joseph Newman, nicknamed "Rocket Man," is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competed full-time in NASCAR's premier series from 2000 through 2023. Newman currently races in the SMART Modified Tour, driving for Coulter Motorsports.

Paul Menard

Carl Edwards

Carl Michael Edwards II is a former American professional stock car racing driver. He last raced in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that, he competed with Roush Fenway Racing in the No. 99 Ford Fusion.