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Every driver who has won a NASCAR Cup Series championship

The first champion in NASCAR's premier series was crowned in 1949. A look at every Cup champion in order of most titles.
The first champion in NASCAR's premier series was crowned in 1949. A look at every Cup champion in order of most titles.
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Dale Earnhardt, celebrating his final title with his wife Teresa, won seven championships (1980, '86, '87, '90, '91, '93, '94). He was from Kannapolis, N.C.
Dale Earnhardt, celebrating his final title with his wife Teresa, won seven championships (1980, '86, '87, '90, '91, '93, '94). He was from Kannapolis, N.C.
Ruth Fremson, AP
Richard Petty won seven championships (1964, '67, '71, '72, '74, '75, '79). Petty hails from Randleman, N.C.
Richard Petty won seven championships (1964, '67, '71, '72, '74, '75, '79). Petty hails from Randleman, N.C.
Terry Renna, AP
Jimmie Johnson (left) and crew chief Chad Knaus celebrate their record-tying title. Johnson has seven championships (2006-10, '13 and '16). He is from El Cajon, Calif.
Jimmie Johnson (left) and crew chief Chad Knaus celebrate their record-tying title. Johnson has seven championships (2006-10, '13 and '16). He is from El Cajon, Calif.
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Jeff Gordon, celebrating his third title, won four championships (1995, '97, '98, 2001). Gordon calls Pittsboro, Ind., his hometown.
Jeff Gordon, celebrating his third title, won four championships (1995, '97, '98, 2001). Gordon calls Pittsboro, Ind., his hometown.
Ric Feld, AP
David Pearson, celebrating at Daytona International Speedway in 1974, won three championships (1966, '68, '69). Pearson hails from Spartanburg, S.C.
David Pearson, celebrating at Daytona International Speedway in 1974, won three championships (1966, '68, '69). Pearson hails from Spartanburg, S.C.
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Lee Petty, center, with his sons Maurice, left, and Richard in 1964, won three championships (1954, '58, '59). Lee Petty also was from Randleman, N.C.
Lee Petty, center, with his sons Maurice, left, and Richard in 1964, won three championships (1954, '58, '59). Lee Petty also was from Randleman, N.C.
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Tony Stewart, celebrating his third title, won three championships (2002, '05, '11). Stewart calls Columbus, Ind., home.
Tony Stewart, celebrating his third title, won three championships (2002, '05, '11). Stewart calls Columbus, Ind., home.
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Darrell Waltrip, celebrating a victory in 1980, won three championships (1981, '82, '85). Waltrip hails from Franklin, Tenn.
Darrell Waltrip, celebrating a victory in 1980, won three championships (1981, '82, '85). Waltrip hails from Franklin, Tenn.
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Cale Yarborough, celebrating a victory in 1978, won three championships (1976, '77, '78). He is from Timmonsville, S.C.
Cale Yarborough, celebrating a victory in 1978, won three championships (1976, '77, '78). He is from Timmonsville, S.C.
Bill Scott, AP
Buck Baker, shown in 1971, won two championships (1956, '57). Baker was from Charlotte.
Buck Baker, shown in 1971, won two championships (1956, '57). Baker was from Charlotte.
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Kyle Busch, celebrating his second championship in 2019, also won the title in 2015. Busch hails from Las Vegas.
Kyle Busch, celebrating his second championship in 2019, also won the title in 2015. Busch hails from Las Vegas.
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Tim Flock, shown here in 1960, won two championships (1952, '55). Flock hailed from Atlanta.
Tim Flock, shown here in 1960, won two championships (1952, '55). Flock hailed from Atlanta.
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Ned Jarrett, posing with his 1965 Ford, won two championships (1961, '65). Jarrett is from Newton, N.C.
Ned Jarrett, posing with his 1965 Ford, won two championships (1961, '65). Jarrett is from Newton, N.C.
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Terry Labonte, celebrating his second title, won two championships (1984, '96). Labonte calls Corpus Christi, Texas, home.
Terry Labonte, celebrating his second title, won two championships (1984, '96). Labonte calls Corpus Christi, Texas, home.
John Bazemore, AP
Joey Logano, celebrating his first title, won two championships (2018, 2022). Logano hails from Middletown, Conn.
Joey Logano, celebrating his first title, won two championships (2018, 2022). Logano hails from Middletown, Conn.
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Herb Thomas, left, with his mechanic "Smokey" Yunick in 1954, won two championships (1951, '53). Thomas was from Olivia, N.C.
Herb Thomas, left, with his mechanic "Smokey" Yunick in 1954, won two championships (1951, '53). Thomas was from Olivia, N.C.
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Joe Weatherly, shown here in 1952, won two championships (1962, '63). Weatherly hailed from Norfolk, Va.
Joe Weatherly, shown here in 1952, won two championships (1962, '63). Weatherly hailed from Norfolk, Va.
James P. Kerlin, AP
Bobby Allison, celebrating a victory in 1987, won the 1983 championship. He is from Hueytown, Ala.
Bobby Allison, celebrating a victory in 1987, won the 1983 championship. He is from Hueytown, Ala.
Mark Foley, AP
Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Blaney hails from High Point, North Carolina.
Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Blaney hails from High Point, North Carolina.
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Kurt Busch, center, celebrating at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, won the 2004 championship. Kurt Busch and his brother Kyle are from Las Vegas.
Kurt Busch, center, celebrating at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, won the 2004 championship. Kurt Busch and his brother Kyle are from Las Vegas.
Tim Boyd, AP
Red Byron, left, posing with Raymond Parks in front on Byron's Auto Shop in Atlanta in 1950, won NASCAR's first championship in 1949. Byron hailed from Anniston, Ala.
Red Byron, left, posing with Raymond Parks in front on Byron's Auto Shop in Atlanta in 1950, won NASCAR's first championship in 1949. Byron hailed from Anniston, Ala.
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Bill Elliott, celebrating his victory at the 1987 Daytona 500, won the 1988 championship. Elliott calls Dawsonville, Ga., home.
Bill Elliott, celebrating his victory at the 1987 Daytona 500, won the 1988 championship. Elliott calls Dawsonville, Ga., home.
Kathy Willens, AP
Chase Elliott, celebrating his victory in the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway, won the 2020 championship. Elliott is from Dawsonville, Georgia.
Chase Elliott, celebrating his victory in the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway, won the 2020 championship. Elliott is from Dawsonville, Georgia.
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Kevin Harvick celebrating his victory in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, won the 2014 championship. Harvick is from Bakersfield, Calif.
Kevin Harvick celebrating his victory in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, won the 2014 championship. Harvick is from Bakersfield, Calif.
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Bobby Isaac, shown during Daytona 500 qualifying in 1972, won the 1970 championship. Isaac was from Catawba, N.C.
Bobby Isaac, shown during Daytona 500 qualifying in 1972, won the 1970 championship. Isaac was from Catawba, N.C.
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Dale Jarrett, celebrating a victory at Michigan Speedway, won the 1999 championship. Jarrett is from Hickory, N.C.
Dale Jarrett, celebrating a victory at Michigan Speedway, won the 1999 championship. Jarrett is from Hickory, N.C.
Carl Pendleton, AP
Matt Kenseth celebrating a victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, won the 2003 championship. Kenseth calls Cambridge, Wis., home.
Matt Kenseth celebrating a victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, won the 2003 championship. Kenseth calls Cambridge, Wis., home.
Eric Jamison, AP
Brad Keselowski celebrates at Homestead-Miami Speedway after winning the 2012 championship. Keselowski hails from Rochester Hills, Mich.
Brad Keselowski celebrates at Homestead-Miami Speedway after winning the 2012 championship. Keselowski hails from Rochester Hills, Mich.
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Alan Kulwicki celebrates at Atlanta Motor Speedway after winning the 1992 championship. Kulwicki was from Greenfield, Wis.
Alan Kulwicki celebrates at Atlanta Motor Speedway after winning the 1992 championship. Kulwicki was from Greenfield, Wis.
John Bazemore, AP
Bobby Labonte, left, celebrates with team owner Joe Gibbs at Homestead-Miami Speedway after winning the 2000 championship. Like his older brother Terry, Bobby is from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Bobby Labonte, left, celebrates with team owner Joe Gibbs at Homestead-Miami Speedway after winning the 2000 championship. Like his older brother Terry, Bobby is from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Terry Renna, AP
Kyle Larson, right, and his son Owen celebrate after winning the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Larson is from Elk Grove, California.
Kyle Larson, right, and his son Owen celebrate after winning the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Larson is from Elk Grove, California.
Rick Scuteri, AP
Benny Parsons, celebrating a victory in 1980, won the 1973 championship. Parsons was from Ellerbe, N.C.
Benny Parsons, celebrating a victory in 1980, won the 1973 championship. Parsons was from Ellerbe, N.C.
Reed Saxon, AP
Bill Rexford, shown in 1950, won his lone championship the same year. Rexford was from Conowango Valley, N.Y.
Bill Rexford, shown in 1950, won his lone championship the same year. Rexford was from Conowango Valley, N.Y.
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New Jersey native Martin Truex Jr. celebrates winning his the 2017 championship, his first in the Cup Series.
New Jersey native Martin Truex Jr. celebrates winning his the 2017 championship, his first in the Cup Series.
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Rusty Wallace, celebrating a victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, won the 1989 championship. Wallace is from St. Louis.
Rusty Wallace, celebrating a victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, won the 1989 championship. Wallace is from St. Louis.
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Rex White, celebrating a victory in 1962, won the 1960 championship. White is from Taylorsville, N.C.
Rex White, celebrating a victory in 1962, won the 1960 championship. White is from Taylorsville, N.C.
Horace Cort, AP