The 2024 edition of the NASCAR All-Star Race is now over, and fans were treated to a great show. Joey Logano emerged victorious, making him a two-time All-Star Race winner. While we celebrate this fresh and dominant victory, let’s look back at the history of this special race and gauge where our latest champion stands among the greats of the sport.
Darrell Waltrip: 1 win, 1985, Junior Johnson & Associates
Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR great, won his All-Star in the first race of 1985, driving for Junior Johnson & Associates.
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Rusty Wallace: 1 win, 1986, Blue Max Racing
Rusty Wallace’s aggressive driving style was the key to his victory in the 1989 All-Star Race with Blue Max Racing.
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Geoff Bodine: 1 win, 1994, Geoff Bodine Racing
Geoff Bodine won the All-Star race in 1994, which he drove for his own team, Geoff Bodine Racing.
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Michael Waltrip: 1 win, 1996, Wood Brothers Racing
Michael Waltrip, the driver of Wood Brothers Racing and Darell Waltrip’s brother, took home his All-Star trophy in 1996.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 1 win, 2000, Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the 2000 All-Star Race winner, and he got this victory driving for his father’s team- Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
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Ryan Newman: 1 win, 2002, Team Penske
Ryan Newman’s tactical skills made him an All-Star champion in 2002 with Team Penske.
Matt Kenseth: 1 win, 2004, Roush Fenway Racing
Matt Kenseth was the All-Star winner in 2004, racing for Roush Fenway Racing.
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Kasey Kahne: 1 win, 2008, Gillett Evernham Motorsports
Kasey Kahne’s great 2008 performance made him an All-Star winner with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
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Tony Stewart: 1 win, 2009, Stewart-Haas Racing
Tony Stewart, a multi-talented driver and team owner, got his All-Star win in 2009 with co-owned team Stewart-Haas Racing.
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Kurt Busch: 1 win, 2010, Team Penske
Kurt Busch got his All-Star win in 2010, driving for Team Penske then.
Carl Edwards: 1 win, 2011, Roush Fenway Racing
Carl Edwards added an All-Star win to his resume in 2011 with Roush Fenway Racing.
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Jamie McMurray: 1 win, 2014, Chip Ganassi Racing
Jamie McMurray’s clever driving made him the 2014 All-Star Race with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Denny Hamlin: 1 win, 2015, Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin’s clever strategy helped him win the 2015 All-Star Race with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kyle Busch: 1 win, 2017, Joe Gibbs Racing
Kyle Busch, known for his competitive spirit, won the All-Star race in 2017 with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Chase Elliott: 1 win, 2020, Hendrick Motorsports
Chase Elliott’s All-Star win in 2020 was when his talent started to be recognized and he became a rising star with Hendrick Motorsports.
Ryan Blaney: 1 win, 2022, Team Penske
Ryan Blaney’s exceptional performance in 2022 made him an All-Star winner with Team Penske.
Terry Labonte: 2 wins, 1988, 1999, Junior Johnson & Associates, Hendrick Motorsports
Terry Labonte, a two-time Cup Series champion, won the All-Star Race with different teams. His ability to adjust and his skills were shown when he won for Junior Johnson & Associates and Hendrick Motorsports.
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Davey Allison: 2 wins, 1991, 1992, Robert Yates Racing
The two All-Star wins in a row of Davey Allison with Robert Yates Racing was evidence that he is really good and talented. Although Allison died when he was very young, his name is still alive and the source of inspiration for many NASCAR fans.
Mark Martin: 2 wins, 1998, 2005, Roush Fenway Racing
Mark Martin, famous for his reliability, won two All-Star races with Roush Fenway Racing.
Kevin Harvick: 2 wins, 2007, 2018, Richard Childress Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing
Kevin Harvick’s All-Star wins with Richard Childress Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing 11 years apart are the best proof of his longevity in the sport and his competitiveness.
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Joey Logano: 2 wins, 2016, 2024, Team Penske
The 2016 and fresh 2024 All-Star wins of Joey Logano brought to the surface his talent and determination with Team Penske.
Jeff Gordon: 3 wins, 1995, 1997, 2001, Hendrick Motorsports
The 2016 and fresh 2024 All-Star wins of Joey Logano brought to the surface his talent and determination with Team Penske.
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Dale Earnhardt: 3 wins, 1987, 1990, 1993, Richard Childress Racing
The “Intimidator,” Dale Earnhardt, is the face of NASCAR’s greats. His aggressive driving and intense competitiveness made him a three-time All-Star with Richard Childress Racing.
Kyle Larson: 3 wins, 2019, 2021, 2023, Chip Ganassi Racing, Hendrick Motorsports
The all-round driver, Kyle Larson, who is one of the best in modern times, has won three All-Star races. His performances with Hendrick Motorsports are evidence of his great talent and flexibility.
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Jimmie Johnson: 4 wins, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013 Hendrick Motorsports
Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has won the All-Star Race more times than anyone else. His performance with Hendrick Motorsports made him the winningest driver in All-Star Race history.
