Over the 76-year history of NASCAR, thousands of drivers have cranked up their engines. However, only a select few have risen to the top and been given the distinction of being an all-time great. These are the five greatest drivers in NASCAR history, listed in no particular order.

Cup Series stats: 105 wins, three championships, 1976 Daytona 500 winner

How good was David Pearson? In the four years he was a full-time driver, he won the championship three times. However, Pearson found his most notable moments as a part-time driver, opting to run at big tracks where money and prestige were king. The ‘Silver Fox’ became the most iconic driver in the history of the Wood Brothers, who still compete in the Cup Series today.

Cup Series stats: 200 wins, seven championships, seven Daytona 500 wins

There has been perhaps no greater rivalry in the history of NASCAR than that of Pearson and Richard Petty. The two drivers found themselves finishing 1-2 63 times, with Pearson holding a 33-30 edge in those races. When Petty wasn’t battling Pearson for the win, he was usually busy decimating his other competitors. Petty’s record marks of 200 wins and seven Daytona 500 victories will likely never be approached, and his legacy is one that persists today due to his involvement with Legacy Motor Club.