Longest drought between wins in NASCAR history
By Staff Report | Sunday, April 14, 2019
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A golfer named Tiger Woods ended a lengthy drought April 14, winning the 2019 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club -- his first win at the fabled course since 2005, and his first golfing "major" since 2008. It was a comeback for the ages. Several NASCAR drivers have won after notable droughts, including Hall of Famers Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace and Terry Labonte -- along with a fellow named Dale Earnhardt Jr. Here's a look at the longest droughts between wins for a driver in the Monster Energy Series.
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Bobby Hamilton, 101 races
Win 1: Martinsville, 1998
Win 2: Talladega, 2001
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Kasey Kahne, 102 races
Win 1: Atlanta, 2014
Win 2: Indianapolis, 2017
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Joey Logano, 104 races
Win 1: New Hampshire, 2009
Win 2: Pocono, 2012
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Rusty Wallace, 105 races
Win 1: Auto Club, 2001
Win 2: Martinsville, 2004
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Jamie McMurray, 108 races
Win 1: Charlotte, 2010
Win 2: Talladega, 2013
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Elliott Sadler, 108 races
Win 1: Bristol, 2001
Win 2: Texas, 2004
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James Hylton, 109 races
Win 1: Richmond, 1970
Win 2: Talladega, 1972
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Juan Pablo Montoya, 113 races
Win 1: Sonoma, 2007
Win 2: Watkins Glen, 2010
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Morgan Shepherd, 115 races
Win 1: Martinsville, 1981
Win 2: Atlanta, 1986
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Kevin Harvick, 115 races
Win 1: Daytona, 2007
Win 2: Talladega, 2010
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Ryan Newman, 127 races
Win 1: Indianapolis, 2013
Win 2: ISM Raceway (Phoenix), 2017
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Ward Burton, 131 races
Win 1: Rockingham, 1995
Win 2: Darlington, 2000
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Morgan Shepherd, 133 races
Win 1: Atlanta, 1986
Win 2: Atlanta, 1990
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Terry Labonte, 135 races
Win 1: Talladega, 1989
Win 2: North Wilkesboro, 1994
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Dave Marcis, 137 races
Win 1: Atlanta, 1976
Win 2: Richmond, 1982
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Jeremy Mayfield, 142 races
Win 1: Pocono, 2000
Win 2: Richmond, 2004
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., 143 races
Win 1: Michigan, 2008
Win 2: Michigan, 2012
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Aric Almirola, 149 races
Win 1: Daytona, 2014
Win 2: Talladega, 2018
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Terry Labonte, 156 races
Win 1: Texas, 1999
Win 2: Darlington, 2003
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Jamie McMurray, 165 races
Win 1: Charlotte, 2002
Win 2: Daytona, 2007
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Sterling Marlin, 170 races
Win 1: Daytona, 1996
Win 2: Michigan, 2001
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Jeff Burton, 175 races
Win 1: Phoenix, 2001
Win 2: Dover, 2006
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Clint Bowyer, 190 races
Win 1: Charlotte, 2012
Win 2: Martinsville, 2018
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Martin Truex Jr., 218 races
Win 1: Dover, 2007
Win 2: Sonoma, 2013
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Bill Elliott, 226 races
Win 1: Darlington, 1994
Win 2: Miami, 2001
