American Racing Driver

1. Ryan Tuerck (1985)

American Racing Driver

Professional drifting driver who was named Formula D Driver of the Year in 2008. He won the Formula D award for Best Style in 2012.

2. Frank Kreyer (1970)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2007.

3. Vaughn Gittin (1980)

American Racing Driver

Drifter who is best known for creating the Mustang RTR, which he races in, and which is available for purchase to the general public.

4. Adam Petty (1980)

American Racing Driver

Fourth generation driver who raced in NASCAR, racking up four top-10 Busch series finishes and a single Winston Cup start before his tragic death in a car crash.

5. Anita King (1884)

American Racing Driver

Female stunt driver and actress who appeared in The Race and Carmen.

6. Ryan Hunter-Reay (1980)

American Racing Driver

Open-wheel racing champion won multiple races in each of North America's top formulas: CART, the Champ Car World Series and the IndyCar Series.

7. Peter Kreis (1900)

American Racing Driver

He is best known for dying during a crash while practicing at the 1934 Indianapolis 500.

8. Wilbur Shaw (1902)

American Racing Driver

American race driver and former president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

9. Malcolm Fox (1906)

American Racing Driver

He participated in two International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Races, one in 1932 and one in 1933.

10. Kraig Kinser (1984)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who won the prestigious sprint car race at the Knoxville Nationals in 2005.

11. Lee Petty (1914)

American Racing Driver

International Motorsports Hall of Fame member won the inaugural Daytona 500, and numerous other races.

12. Tanner Foust (1973)

American Racing Driver

Rally racer who won gold medals at the X Games in 2007 and 2010. He also became co-host of the popular TV series Top Gear USA.

13. Tony Ave (1968)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2004.

14. Rob Moroso (1968)

American Racing Driver

Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year in 1990 and 1989 Busch Series champion who died in an off-track automobile collision.

15. Buck Baker (1919)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR Champion took part in its inaugural races, and finished among the all-time leaders in career starts and wins.

16. Michael Andretti (1962)

American Racing Driver

Former race car driver for Formula One. He became owner of the Andretti Autosport team, competing in the IndyCar Series.

17. Marshall Teague (1921)

American Racing Driver

Race car driver who came to be known as "King of the Beach" for his dominance of the Daytona Beach Road Course. He died in an accident while preparing for...

18. Herb Thomas (1923)

American Racing Driver

International Motorsports Hall of Fame member was one of NASCAR's best drivers of the 1950s.

19. Tim Flock (1924)

American Racing Driver

Champion NASCAR pioneer during the middle of the 20th century.

20. Bryan Clauson (1989)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2007. He died a day after being involved in a crash at Belleville High-Banks in Belleville, Kansas.

21. Graham Rahal (1989)

American Racing Driver

Competed in the IZOD IndyCar Series; winner of the 2011 24 Hours of Daytona competition.

22. Eddie Sachs (1927)

American Racing Driver

United States Auto Club racer who died when he crashed into Dave MacDonald's burning car on the second lap of the 1964 Indianapolis 500.

23. Bill Rexford (1927)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR champion at just 23 years of age, he became the youngest to win the Grand National title.

24. Josef Newgarden (1990)

American Racing Driver

Open-wheel racer who joined the IndyCar Series in 2012. He raced in the GP3 Series in 2010.

25. Chris Bingham (1971)

American Racing Driver

He won back-to-back championships racing sports cars in the Grand Am series and also raced stock cars in the NASCAR Busch series in 2003.

26. Jim McElreath (1928)

American Racing Driver

USAC and CART Championship Car series racer who was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2002. 

27. Ralph Earnhardt (1928)

American Racing Driver

Former NASCAR driver and the father of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt.

28. Tiny Lund (1929)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR racer who won the 1963 Daytona 500 and the 1968, 1970 and 1971 Grand American Championships.

29. Dick Hutcherson (1931)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR racer competed in the 1960s and then opened up a renowned chassis-building shop in Charlotte.

30. Junior Johnson (1931)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR legend who won 50 races, sponsored championship drivers, pioneered drafting, and came out with his own line of ham.

31. Don Garlits (1932)

American Racing Driver

Influential drag racer who has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame as well as the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. He set several speed records, becoming the first...

32. Bobby Isaac (1932)

American Racing Driver

International Motorsports Hall of Fame member won a NASCAR championship and set world land speed records.

33. Ned Jarrett (1932)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR champion and member of numerous racing Hall of Fames, won 50 races with over 230 top ten finishes.

34. Bob Bondurant (1933)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who raced for the Shelby American, Ferrari and Eagle teams. He founded Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.

35. Parnelli Jones (1933)

American Racing Driver

Racing legend and car owner who won the 1963 Indianapolis 500.

36. Bobby Unser (1934)

American Racing Driver

Member of the famous Unser racing family who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He compiled 35 victories across his 258 career Championship Car starts.

37. Fred Lorenzen (1934)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR driver who went on an unprecedented winning streak in the 60's, winning events like the Daytona 500, the Virginia 500 and the World 600. He is considered one of...

38. Jerry Kobza (1969)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who made his name in the USAC and CRSA.

39. Bobby Marshman (1936)

American Racing Driver

He raced from 1961 to 1964 in the USAC Championship Car Series, where he recorded one victory in 1962.

40. Dave MacDonald (1936)

American Racing Driver

Road racer with a very bright future, who tragically died in a crash at the 1964 Indianapolis 500.

41. Richard Petty (1937)

American Racing Driver

NASCAR driver who won the Daytona 500 seven times over the course of his legendary career. His racing team Richard Petty Motorsports became one of the most successful teams on...

42. Craig Breedlove (1937)

American Racing Driver

Race car driver best known for becoming the first man to pass 400, 500, and 600 mph while driving turbojet-powered vehicles.

43. Charlie Glotzbach (1938)

American Racing Driver

He waas best known for setting a nearly unbeatable record in 1971 for fastest pace at Bristol Motor Speedway in a NASCAR race.

44. Johnny Rutherford (1938)

American Racing Driver

American stock car racer and three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.

45. Al Unser (1939)

American Racing Driver

Four-time winner of the Indy 500 and father of Al Unser Jr.. He won the PPG Indy Car World Series Championship in 1983 and 1985.

46. Buddy Baker (1941)

American Racing Driver

Former NASCAR driver nicknamed "Leadfoot" who won nineteen races during his career. He later became a broadcaster for SiriusXM and was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

47. Dave Marcis (1941)

American Racing Driver

Former NASCAR whose career lasted more than five decades. He retired having driven in the second most races of any driver ever with 883.

48. Richie Evans (1941)

American Racing Driver

American race car driver who won eight consecutive NASCAR National Modified Championships from 1978 to 1985. His life was cut tragically short as a result of a crash sustained while...

49. Bubby Jones (1941)

American Racing Driver

Former race car driver who won 22 races in the USAC Sprint Car series.

50. Don Prudhomme (1941)

American Racing Driver

California-born former drag racer who won four straight Funny Car titles from 1975 to 1978. He is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall...

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