Top 10 Hollywood Cameos of NASCAR Drivers

Top 10 Hollywood Cameos of NASCAR Drivers

Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson

10. Carl Edwards — Modern Family

Seeing Carl Edwards in a mainstream sitcom caught fans completely off guard. NASCAR intensity meeting suburban comedy made for an unexpected but fun crossover.

9. Kyle Busch — Fast N' Loud

Kyle Busch stepping into reality TV felt strange outside the racetrack. It showed a different side of one of NASCAR’s most intense personalities.

8. Danica Patrick — The Simpsons

Danica Patrick appearing in Springfield was pure pop-culture crossover. NASCAR becoming canon in The Simpsons was a surreal moment.

7. Jimmie Johnson — Herbie: Fully Loaded

A seven-time champion racing a sentient car summed up Hollywood logic perfectly. Jimmie Johnson made the fantasy feel slightly more real.

6. Tony Stewart — Cars

Tony Stewart lending his voice brought authentic edge to Pixar’s racing world. Fans instantly recognized the attitude behind the character.

5. Richard Petty — Cars

The King voicing The King was as perfect as casting gets. Richard Petty didn’t act — he just existed.

4. Kevin Harvick — Logan Lucky

This film leaned heavily into NASCAR culture, and Kevin Harvick helped sell the realism. His appearance grounded the movie in real racing credibility.

3. Jeff Gordon — Days of Thunder

Before becoming a superstar, Jeff Gordon slipped into a blink-and-miss cameo. It’s wild seeing a future legend hiding in the background.

2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. — Iron Man 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. appearing during the Monaco sequence surprised even hardcore fans. NASCAR and the Marvel universe colliding felt unreal.

1. Dale Earnhardt — Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Dale Earnhardt appearing as Ricky Bobby’s guiding voice is iconic. Knowing it was filmed shortly before his death makes it unforgettable.