Top 10 NASCAR Drivers in Phoenix Cup Race History

Best Drivers in Phoenix Cup Race History

Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson

10. Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman was always a serious contender at Phoenix Raceway, especially during the late 2000s and 2010s. He won two NASCAR Cup races at the track in 2010 and 2017, with the latter coming in dramatic fashion after starting 22nd and stretching his fuel to the finish.

9. Jeff Burton

Jeff Burton found major success at Phoenix during the early 2000s while driving for Roush Racing. He won back-to-back races at the track in 2000 and 2001 and consistently ran near the front during that era.

8. Davey Allison

Davey Allison was one of the first drivers to truly master the flat one-mile layout of Phoenix. He won consecutive races at the track in 1991 and 1992 and showed incredible speed before his career was tragically cut short.

7. Matt Kenseth

Matt Kenseth enjoyed a long period of consistency at Phoenix Raceway across multiple teams and NASCAR eras. He earned two victories at the track in 2002 and 2017 and regularly finished inside the top 10 throughout his career.

6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had several standout performances at Phoenix, particularly during the early 2000s. He won three races there in 2003, 2004, and 2015, including back-to-back victories during his dominant run with Dale Earnhardt Inc.

5. Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch has been one of the most competitive drivers at Phoenix in the modern era. With multiple wins and a large number of top-10 finishes, he has also led well over a thousand laps at the track, proving his long-term dominance.

4. Joey Logano

Joey Logano has turned Phoenix Raceway into one of his best tracks, especially in the playoff era. He has four wins at the track, including key victories that helped secure championships in 2020 and 2022.

3. Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon may not have dominated Phoenix the same way he did tracks like Martinsville or Sonoma, but he still built an impressive record there. With multiple wins and numerous top-five finishes, he remained competitive at Phoenix for nearly two decades.

2. Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson was nearly unbeatable at Phoenix during the peak of his championship dynasty. He won three straight races at the track from 2007 through 2009 and regularly used Phoenix performances to strengthen his title runs.

1. Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick stands as the greatest driver in Phoenix Raceway history. He won nine NASCAR Cup races at the track and led more than 1,700 laps, dominating the venue so consistently that fans and analysts often called him the “King of Phoenix.”