NASCAR, an all-American sport, has been around for a long time. It's a sport where high-speed oval track racing and powerful American muscle cars meet in a thrilling spectacle.
In NASCAR, the pole position holds a special place, and it's not just about starting first. It signifies excellence in a single, heart-pounding lap of qualifying. Those who consistently claim the pole position exemplify a perfect mix of raw talent, unbridled speed, and strategic acumen.
In the world of NASCAR, one driver who truly stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to pole positions is the iconic "King" himself, Richard Petty. Petty has a total of 123 pole positions throughout his career and it is nothing short of impressive. David Pearson (113 poles) and Jeff Gordon (81 poles) follow behind Petty in the rankings.
In the realm of NASCAR, earning the pole position is nothing short of a prestigious honor. Perfecting a lap around the circuit and also being the fastest across the board is tough.
But drivers are always ready to push the limits for the pole position. Drivers such as Richard Petty, who have consistently conquered this challenging aspect of the sport, leave behind a legacy as pole position champions that is deeply ingrained in the very essence of NASCAR.
Here is a list of NASCAR drivers with the most pole positions in their careers. These are the top twenty drivers of all time with four drivers tied for the 17th sport on the list.
| Sr.no | Name | No. of Pole Wins |
| 1 | Richard Petty | 123 Poles |
| 2 | David Pearson | 113 Poles |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | 81 Poles |
| 4 | Cale Yarborough | 69 Poles |
| 5= | Bobby Allison | 59 Poles |
| 5= | Darrell Waltrip | 59 Poles |
| 7 | Mark Martin | 56 Poles |
| 8 | Bill Elliott | 55 Poles |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | 51 Poles |
| 10 | Bobby Isaac | 48 Poles |
| 11 | Junior Johnson | 46 Poles |
| 12 | Buck Baker | 45 Poles |
| 13= | Tim Flock | 39 Poles |
| 13= | Herb Thomas | 39 Poles |
| 15 | Buddy Baker | 38 Poles |
| 16 | Geoffrey Bodine | 37 Poles |
| 17= | Denny Hamlin | 36 Poles |
| 17= | Jimmie Johnson | 36 Poles |
| 17= | Rusty Wallace | 36 Poles |
| 17= | Rex White | 36 Poles |
FAQs
A. Richard Petty has the most pole positions with 123 pole positions.
A. The fastest car during the qualifying is awarded the pole position. This is statistically the best starting position during a race.
A. Richard Petty has the most race starts in NASCAR (1184)
A. NASCAR was originally known as the National Stock Car Racing Association.
