Every year since 1991 the Most Popular Driver award has gone to either an Elliott or an Earnhardt. The last time the winner came from outside of those two families was Darrell Waltrip’s final ...

In fact, in the previous 40 years, only one driver not named Elliott or Earnhardt has earned the NMPA Most Popular Driver Award. That was Darrell Waltrip in 1989 and 1990. Bill Elliott ...

About 13 years ago, NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip received three big surprises in a matter of days. He found out he would be a grandfather for the first time and received a surprise visit from his ...