Jeff Gordon vs Dale Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon vs Dale Earnhardt: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt?
Gordon and Earnhardt had one of the most iconic rivalries in NASCAR history, often battling for championships in the 1990s.
Jeff Gordon
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins93
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens477
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles81
- NASCAR Races Run805
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins5
Top honours
- NASCAR Cup Series Championships4 (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001)
- Daytona 500 Wins3 (1997, 1999, 2005)
- NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year1991
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee2019
- Most Wins in NASCAR's Modern Era93 wins
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Dale Earnhardt
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins76
- Top Tens428
- Poles22
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins21
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Top Tens75
Top honours
- Winston Cup Championships7 championships (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999)
- Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year1979
- NASCAR Hall of Fame InducteeInaugural class of 2010
- Most wins in NASCAR history76 wins in the Winston Cup Series
- Daytona 500 Champion1998