10 NASCAR Legends With Poor Records at Darlington

NASCAR Legends With Poor Records at Darlington

Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson

10. Brad Keselowski

Brad Keselowski has managed a win at Darlington, but his average finish sits around 11.0, which is just outside elite territory for a champion. The inconsistency is the issue, with sharp swings between top 5 runs and finishes deep in the 20s hurting his overall record.

9. Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch’s ~13.4 average finish at Darlington is shockingly poor compared to his elite career standards. Despite flashes of speed, frequent mid-pack runs and mistakes have kept him from ever truly mastering the track.

8. Joey Logano

Joey Logano owns wins at Darlington, but his ~13.3 average finish highlights a lack of week-to-week consistency. Too many races end with damage or lost track position, which drags his stats down for a driver of his caliber.

7. Jimmie Johnson

Even with seven championships, Jimmie Johnson holds only about a ~13.2 average finish at Darlington. The track’s tire wear and narrow groove repeatedly exposed weaknesses that didn’t show up at most other venues.

6. Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch showed speed at times, but his Darlington results are dragged down by mid-teens average finishes and multiple DNFs. The aggressive style that worked elsewhere often backfired at a track that punishes even the smallest mistake.

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded only one win in over 30 starts, with an average finish typically in the mid-teens. For one of NASCAR’s biggest stars, Darlington remained a track where strong runs rarely turned into results.

4. Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart had a couple of wins, but his low-teens average finish shows a lack of consistency across his career. He even admitted Darlington was one of the toughest tracks for him to figure out.

3. Rusty Wallace

Rusty Wallace racked up 50+ wins in his career, but only limited success at Darlington with inconsistent results. Compared to his dominance at other tracks, his numbers here fall clearly below elite level.

2. Bobby Labonte

Bobby Labonte’s Darlington record sits around a ~12–14 average finish range, which is average at best for a champion. He showed competitiveness, but never developed the consistency needed to dominate.

1. Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney has one of the weakest Darlington records among top modern drivers, with an average finish around 15+. Frequent incidents and missed opportunities have made this track a clear weakness in his resume.