Voting for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award opened on October 28th and will close tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans have had the opportunity to vote up to five times per day via NASCAR.com or the official NASCAR app. As the voting period wraps up, NASCAR has revealed the current top-5 drivers in each of the three major series. With only hours left to cast a final vote, excitement is building for the results.
NASCAR Awards Banquet Details
The winners of NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award will be announced during the NASCAR Awards banquet, which is set to take place on Friday, November 22. For those who can’t attend, the event will be aired on a tape delay Sunday afternoon. Fans can catch the ceremony on The CW at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Cup Series: Chase Elliott Leads the Race
In the NASCAR Cup Series, defending winner Chase Elliott has dominated the Most Popular Driver category, winning the prestigious award for six consecutive seasons. He’s one of the most beloved figures in NASCAR, consistently enjoying immense support from fans. He will be hoping to secure a seventh consecutive victory, but the competition is fierce. Alongside Elliott, the other top contenders for this year’s award in the Cup Series include Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, and Martin Truex Jr.
Xfinity Series: Tight Battle for Top Spot
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the battle for the Most Popular Driver Award is also heating up. The top-5 drivers in the Xfinity Series voting include Justin Allgaier, AJ Allmendinger, Shane van Gisbergen, Parker Kligerman, and Jesse Love. These drivers have shown great skill and dedication, building strong fan bases throughout the season, which has kept the voting tight.
Truck Series: Competitive Race for Most Popular Driver
The NASCAR Truck Series has its own exciting race for the Most Popular Driver Award. The top drivers in the Truck Series include Rajah Caruth, Christian Eckes, Grant Enfinger, Corey Heim, and Ty Majeski. With such talent on display, it's anyone's guess who will come out on top in this category.
Awards Ceremony Schedule
The NASCAR Awards ceremony will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, beginning with a red carpet event at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the awards show at 6 p.m. ET. Fans will be able to catch the ceremony on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on The CW, when the awards will air on a tape delay.
Excitement Builds for the Final Vote and Announcements
As the voting period comes to an end, NASCAR fans will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners, marking the culmination of another exciting season.
