Top NASCAR Cup Series drivers with 4 consecutive wins in the modern era

Top NASCAR Cup Series drivers with 4 consecutive wins in the modern era

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Top NASCAR Cup Series drivers with 4 consecutive wins in the modern era

Jimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) NASCAR is like any other sport on the planet when it comes to strange statistics that might look easy to accomplish at first sight, but are deceptively difficult to do in reality. Since its inception, the sport has always catered to fans' demands for exciting and close racing with unpredictable results, owing to the fast and unpredictable nature of the oval tracks the sport races at. Nothing solidifies this unpredictablility as well as consecutive wins by a driver, or the lack there-of, in . Since 1972, the Cup Series, as we know it today, has seen only a handful of drivers take four consecutive victories in the highest echelon of stock car racing to date. Only eight drivers have managed to achieve this incredible statistic over half a century of racing, which explains why the list of drivers includes none other than the sport's legends and Hall of Famers.

NASCAR Cup Series drivers with 4 consecutive wins in the modern era

The following are the eight drivers who have managed to accomplish a winning streak of four races in a row:

#8 Cale Yarborough 1976

Cale Yarborough won the 1978 Gabriel 400 at Michigan 44 years ago today.

It was his 4th win at Michigan.



(photo not from race)Cale Yarborough won the 1978 Gabriel 400 at Michigan 44 years ago today. It was his 4th win at Michigan. (photo not from race) William Caleb "Cale" Yarborough is a former NASCAR Cup Series driver and business owner who has competed in the sport for over 30 years. He took part in a total of 560 race starts in his career and claimed 83 victories over the years. The 1976 season saw him win nine races, four of which he won consecutively. He then went on to clinch the championship that year.

#7 Darrell Waltrip 1981

31 years ago today, Darrell Waltrip won the 1991 Champion Spark Plug 500 @ Pocono.31 years ago today, Darrell Waltrip won the 1991 Champion Spark Plug 500 @ Pocono. Darrell Waltrip, who is now mostly known for his duties as an analyst and broadcaster, swept the 1981 season with Junior Johnson by winning a total of 12 races, four of which came consecutively. This also allowed Waltrip to sweep the championship that year.

#6 Dale Earnhardt Sr 1987

Which racing moment is the first to come to mind when you see Dale Earnhardt?

“The Intimidator” would have turned 71 years old today. Which racing moment is the first to come to mind when you see Dale Earnhardt?“The Intimidator” would have turned 71 years old today. NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. is one of the few people who need no introductions all over the world. Earnhardt Sr. got his famous nickname 'The Intimidator' the same year he was forced into the infield grass during a race, but went on to come back on track without giving up his lead. He went on to win in Darlington, North Wilkesboro, Bristol and Martinsville

#5 Harry Gant 1991

On this day in 1990, Harry Gant scored his 11th career NASCAR Winston Cup Series win at @poconoraceway On this day in 1990, Harry Gant scored his 11th career NASCAR Winston Cup Series win at @poconoraceway Often referred to as 'The Bandit,' Harry Gant drove the #33 Skoal Bandit car in the 1980s and 1990s. Gant competed in NASCAR for over 20 years, taking part in over 470 race starts. He bagged four consecutive wins in Darlington, Richmond, Dover and Martinsville in 1991.

#4 Bill Elliott 1992

Bill Elliott holds his son Chase as he is interviewed before the 1997 running of The Winston.

TNN’s Glenn Jarrett finished off the interview with a pun about Bill and Chase.Bill Elliott holds his son Chase as he is interviewed before the 1997 running of The Winston.TNN’s Glenn Jarrett finished off the interview with a pun about Bill and Chase. The father of current Cup Series driver , Bill Elliott managed to win four consecutive races in 1992 with Junior Johnson and Associates. He went on to win a total of five races in 1992.

#3 Mark Martin 1993

Mark Martin won the 2009 LifeLock 400 at Michigan 13 years ago today.

It was his 5th Cup win at Michigan.Mark Martin won the 2009 LifeLock 400 at Michigan 13 years ago today. It was his 5th Cup win at Michigan. Mark Martin became the sixth driver in the modern era to win four consecutive races after he clinched victories at Watkins Glen, Michigan, Bristol and Darlington during the second half of the season in 1993.

#2 Jeff Gordon 1998

California native Jeff Gordon won the 1997 California 500 at Fontana 25 years ago today.

It was the inaugural race at California. He won again in 1999 and 2004.

California native Jeff Gordon won the 1997 California 500 at Fontana 25 years ago today. It was the inaugural race at California. He won again in 1999 and 2004. The 1998 season saw NASCAR Hall of Famer not only take four consecutive victories, but also take back-to-back Cup Series championships in 1997 and 1998.

#1 Jimmie Johnson 2007

I have a whole new appreciation for short track racing after today. I have a whole new appreciation for short track racing after today. Seven-time Cup Series champion is regarded as one of the greatest in the sport. He was the last person to clinch four Cup Series victories in a row in 2007 as he went on to sweep the championship that year. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
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