The 10 Greatest Race Car Drivers of All Time

Jeff Gordon: An underrated driver in our view, Jeff Gordon deserves inclusion on this list.

Alain Prost: Alain Prost is the most famous French race car driver of all time.

A.J. Foyt: Known as “Super Tex” to friends and foes, A.J. Foyt is one of the best American race car drivers.

Jimmie Johnson: As a current driver, some people may feel it is premature to put Jimmie Johnson.


Richard Petty: A pure NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, nicknamed “The King,” raced in the Grand National.

Nigel Mansell: A legend in his native England, Nigel Mansell won both the Formula One World Championship in 1992 and the CART Indy Car.

Ayrton Senna: Brazilian race car legend Ayrton Senna da Silva won three Formula One world championships.

Dale Earnhardt: “The Intimidator,” as Dale Earnhardt was known, represents, for many race car fans.

Michael Schumacher: The runner-up position goes to German race car driver Michael Schumacher. A seven-time Formula One World Champion.

Mario Andretti: At number one sits Mario Andretti, the Italian-American race car legend who transcended.

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