21 Legendary NASCAR Drivers Who Never Won at Bristol

21. Jack Smith

Known for his consistency, Smith never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1955.

20. Jim Paschal

Despite 25 career wins, Paschal never secured a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1963.

19. Fireball Roberts

A pioneer of NASCAR, Roberts never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1960.

18. Fred Lorenzen

Known as "The Golden Boy," Lorenzen never secured a win at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1964.

17. Benny Parsons

A former Cup Series champion, Parsons never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1975.

16. Michael Waltrip

Known for his Daytona 500 victories, Waltrip never secured a win at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2001.

15. Casey Mears

Despite a win in the 2002 Coca-Cola 600, Mears never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2005.

14. Jamie McMurray

McMurray, known for his surprise wins, never secured a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2010.

13. Clint Bowyer

Despite 10 career wins, Bowyer never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2011.

12. Ryan Newman

Known for his qualifying speed, Newman never secured a win at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2003.

11. Matt Kenseth

A two-time Daytona 500 winner, Kenseth never won at Bristol, despite multiple top-five finishes.

10. Kurt Busch

Despite 34 career wins, Busch never clinched a victory at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2002.

9. Tony Stewart

A three-time Cup Series champion, Stewart never secured a win at Bristol, despite his aggressive driving style.

8. Jeff Gordon

Despite four championships and 93 wins, Gordon never won at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 1995.

7. Jeff Burton

Burton, known as "The Mayor," never clinched a victory at Bristol, despite multiple top-five finishes.

6. Bobby Labonte

A former Cup Series champion, Labonte never secured a win at Bristol, despite consistent performances.

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Despite his popularity and success, Earnhardt Jr. never won at Bristol, with his best finish being second in 2004.

4. Carl Edwards

Edwards, known for his aggressive driving style, never clinched a win at Bristol, despite multiple top-five finishes.

3. Mark Martin

With 40 career wins, Martin never won at Bristol, finishing second in the 1998 spring race.

2. Rusty Wallace

A three-time Cup Series champion with 55 career wins, Wallace never managed a victory at Bristol, despite leading 605 laps there.

1. Ricky Rudd

Despite 23 Cup Series victories, Rudd never secured a win at Bristol, finishing as high as second on four occasions.