A three-time Cup Series champion (1981-82, '85), Waltrip won all three with the legendary Junior Johnson. Waltrip is tied with Bobby Allison for third all-time in series victories (84). He competed from 1972-2000, another highlight being his 1989 Daytona 500 victory. Waltrip's first series title came in 1981, when he finished with 12 wins and 21 top-fives in 31 races. In his second championship season, 1982, he finished with 12 wins and 20 top-10s in 30 races. In his third championship season, 1985, Waltrip finished with three wins and 21 top-10s in 28 races.