At the pinnacle of the NASCAR national series, a few drivers have been able to achieve impressive feats that most drivers aspire to reach. In 1972, the modern era of NASCAR began and the series was officially called the Cup Series. In the first season, Bobby Allison won three consecutive races and proved that regardless of the regulations changes, drivers with innate talent will continue making and shattering records.
Numerous drivers including but not limited to, Kyle Larson, Richard Petty, and Jeff Gordon have won three or more consecutive races, twice, in the same season. There also have been seasons where two drivers have won three consecutive races. Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski both won three consecutive races in the 2018 season.
NASCAR Drivers with 3 races in a row
The following list of drivers with three or more consecutive race wins in the modern era of the Cup Series from 1972 to now.
Driver | Season | Tracks |
Bobby Allison | 1972 | Bristol, Trenton, Atlanta |
David Pearson | 1973 | Darlington, Martinsville, Talladega |
Richard Petty | 1974 | Atlanta, Pocono, Talladega |
Richard Petty | 1975 | Bristol, Atlanta, North Wilkesboro |
Cale Yarborough (4 wins) | 1976 | Richmond, Dover, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro |
David Pearson | 1976 | Charlotte, Riverside, Michigan |
Darrell Waltrip (4 wins) | 1981 | Martinsville, North Wilkesboro, Charlotte, Rockingham |
Bolly Allison | 1983 | Darlington, Richmond, Dover |
Dale Earnhardt | 1987 | Bristol, Darlington, Richmond |
Dale Earnhardt (4 wins) | 1987 | Darlington, North Wilkesboro, Bristol, Martinsville |
Rusty Wallace | 1988 | Charlotte, North Wilkesboro, Rockingham |
Harry Gant (4 wins) | 1991 | Darlington, Richmond, Dover, Martinsville |
Bill Elliott (4 wins) | 1992 | Rockingham, Richmond, Atlanta, Darlington |
Mark Martin (4 wins) | 1993 | Watkins Glen, Michigan, Bristol, Darlington |
Rusty Wallace | 1993 | Bristol, North Wilkesboro, Martinsville |
Rusty Wallace | 1994 | Dover, Pocono, Michigan |
Jeff Gordon | 1996 | Dover, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro |
Jeff Gordon (4 wins) | 1998 | Pocono, Indianapolis, Watkins Glen, Michigan |
Jeff Gordon | 1998-99 | Rockingham (1998), Atlanta (1998), Daytona (1999) |
Jimmie Johnson | 2004 | Charlotte, Martinsville, Atlanta |
Jimmie Johnson (4 wins) | 2007 | Martinsville, Atlanta, Texas, Phoenix |
Kyle Busch | 2015 | Kentucky, New Hampshire, Indianapolis |
Joey Logano | 2015 | Charlotte, Kansas, Talladega |
Kevin Harvick | 2018 | Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix |
Kyle Busch | 2018 | Texas, Bristol, Richmond |
Brad Keselowski | 2018 | Darlington, Indianapolis, Las Vegas |
Kyle Larson | 2021 | Charlotte, Sonoma, Nashville |
Kyle Larson | 2021 | Charlotte road course, Texas, Kansas |
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FAQ's On List of NASCAR Drivers with 3 races in a row
A. Since 1972, several drivers have had more than 3 consecutive race wins. As of March 2024, there have been 28 instances where a driver has won three back-to-back races.
A. In the modern era, 8 drivers have won four consecutive races.
A. Several drivers have dominated and won all three stages in the NASCAR Cup Series. This has happened 26 times as of March 2024.
A. Kyle Larson won three consecutive races, twice, in the 2021 season. This includes three back-to-back wins at Charlotte, Sonoma, Nashville and then later at Charlotte road course, Texas, and Kansas.