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While I'm not surprised about Jr, being at the top of the list, I am surprised about Mark Martin and Jeff Burton being higher than Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET  12.27 by Red Zone

While I'm not surprised about Jr, being at the top of the list, I am surprised about Mark Martin and Jeff Burton being higher than Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

Class will always top success. Those are two old school drivers and probably the two most well liked and respected by the other drivers. No arrogance just doing the job at hand.Gordan's whining in the past affects this and he and Johnson come across to some as arrogant.(bigger egos) Martin and Burton are considerate,better team players,unfortunately that is probably why Mark doesn't have a championship!

That is also why Bobby Labonte made the top 10. Petty is the biggest surprise. Only thing I can figure is name recognition from Richard.

Mark also had some huge endorsements in the past. Stewart has Subway and Depot.Edwards has Aflac.Johnson,Lowes and huge recent success.Gordan is Nascar's 2nd poster boy behind Jr. and Kahne has got poor driving woman chasing him in commercials. Expose and likability.

You hit it, JB. Martin and Burton are well respected by EVEYONE. They have earned it all.

Exactly. It is the likability factor. People don't like JJ and JG, deserved or not. They do like Martin and Burton (both of which are 100%+ deserved).

And Petty has the name.

not a nascar guy by any means but i certainly know and like jr.... its ashamed how his stepmom played him out

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Originally posted 11:12 AM ET  12.27 by jbcom

Mark also had some huge endorsements in the past. Stewart has Subway and Depot.Edwards has Aflac.Johnson,Lowes and huge recent success.Gordan is Nascar's 2nd poster boy behind Jr. and Kahne has got poor driving woman chasing him in commercials. Expose and likability.

Just to clarify to Jr. fans. He also is very likable,unlike Sr.(you either loved or hated him)Jr. has the name and the personality. If he ever raises his driving success level to match Gordan or Johnson's the guy will be off the charts.

Good thing he is a likeable driver because he certainly isn't a driver driver. Love the picture, only a mother could love that mug.

can we get a new dale jr picture please?

Jeff Burton and Mark Martin definitely belong there but I'm surprised Kyle Busch isn't. He is not the most likeable but he and Carl Edwards are by far the most exciting to watch.

I don't remember any BS celebrity-sponsorship friendly polls back in the day of real NASCAR--with Rusty Wallace, DW, Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison...I'm sure this is the kind of garbage France uses when he makes some of his asinine decisions while trying to ruin (er, I mean run) the sport!!!

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET  12.27 by Red Zone

While I'm not surprised about Jr, being at the top of the list, I am surprised about Mark Martin and Jeff Burton being higher than Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

Age before beauty...

Jr. is a success because of his father's legacy. He is an average driver at best. Don't believe the hype!

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Originally posted 05:11 PM ET  12.27 by Formerlyfasteddie

Jeff Burton and Mark Martin definitely belong there but I'm surprised Kyle Busch isn't. He is not the most likeable but he and Carl Edwards are by far the most exciting to watch.

Those guys are definitely fun to watch. Remind me a little swervin Irvin. A little dangerous sometimes but they put those cars into spots you don't think they will fit. They think they can do anything on the track.Maybe not as well liked by other drivers but successful.

I hope JR. makes a comeback in 09, lack luster finishes in 08 have put a mark on his head!

Not too sure about Jr.'s marketing of Amp and the National Guard, just because Jr. is the pitch man didn't make me want to go out and join the Guard or even buy a can of Amp. Yeah I know he drives the car for those two sponsors, but that's where it ends.

Exactly, Army Brat. I've tried the Amp beverage..its not all that good <lol>. As for National Guard duty, I'm a bit over age for that! I agree Float...he's got to step it up a bit more in '09!