Top 10 NASCAR Rivalries Of All Time

By Jackee Arce

Top 10 NASCAR Rivalries Of All Time

All Time NASCAR Rivalries — One of the best parts of NASCAR is the contestant rivalries that drivers find themselves in. Some are a lot more intense than others, but they all bring their own level of entertainment. Which 10 are the greatest in NASCAR history?

10. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson

Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Rivalry

10. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson

Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Rivalry — Jeff Gordon took Jimmie Johnson under his wing at the start of his career, but Johnson soon forgot all about that. Instead of being allies, they soon began feuding as Johnson became a greater driver. It was hard for Gordon, who had invested interests in Johnson, but he was able to use the rivalry as fuel for winning.

9. Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle

Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle NASCAR Rivalry

9. Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle

Kevin Harvick Greg Biffle NASCAR Rivalry — Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle had a less intense rivalry than some others, but it was a notable rivalry nonetheless. Both men have exchanged words about various altercations on the track, and they have even gotten physical. They do have quite a history, which makes the rivalry even more interesting.

8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch

Dale Earnhardt Jr Kyle Busch NASCAR Rivalry

8. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch

Dale Earnhardt Jr Kyle Busch NASCAR Rivalry — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch had a rivalry that seemed almost fabricated by the media, but it is clear that there was a great feud between the two drivers if you look at the evidence. There were many incidents between 2007 and 2009 where Earnhardt and Busch continuously bumped heads on and off the track. It was a great rivalry to witness.

7. Richard Petty and David Pearson

Richard Petty David Pearson NASCAR Rivalry

7. Richard Petty and David Pearson

Richard Petty David Pearson NASCAR Rivalry — Some people consider David Pearson the greatest NASCAR driver ever. In the 1970s, Richard Petty had quite the rivalry with Pearson. Both were top drivers, and when competing to be the best, it is easy to become rivals. 70s NASCAR fans got a lot of enjoyment from their rivalry.

6. Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth

Brad Keselowski Matt Kenseth NASCAR Rivalry

6. Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth

Brad Keselowski Matt Kenseth NASCAR Rivalry — Former teammates Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth started quite the rivalry in 2012. It happened when Kenseth allegedly drove through Keselowski during a traffic jam. Keselowski decided to retaliate and the two had some choice words for each other after the incident. It’s fun to see these two battle it out.

5. Tony Stewart and Joey Logano

Tony Stewart Joey Logano NASCAR Rivalry

5. Tony Stewart and Joey Logano

Tony Stewart Joey Logano NASCAR Rivalry — Last year, Tony Stewart and Joey Logano ignited quite the rivalry. Stewart confronted Logano after a race, and it only escalated from there. Both drivers tend to be very vocal and sometimes physical about their dislike for each other. This makes for a great rivalry that all NASCAR fans can appreciate.

4. Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon

Tony Stewart Jeff Gordon NASCAR Rivalry

4. Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon

Tony Stewart Jeff Gordon NASCAR Rivalry — Several years ago, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon had quite the rivalry between them. After many altercations on the track during various races, both drivers exchanged some choice words for each other that included threats of physical injury. This is another one of those rivalries that is both scary and entertaining.

3. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch

Kevin Harvick Kyle Bush NASCAR Rivarly

3. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch

Kevin Harvick Kyle Bush NASCAR Rivarly — Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch had one of the fiercest rivalries of NASCAR. Like many others, it started off with one bad race. In the 2011, there was a race in which Busch wrecked Harvick, and it just spiraled out of control from there.

2. Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt

Jeff Gordon Dale Earnhardt NASCAR Rivalry

2. Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt

Jeff Gordon Dale Earnhardt NASCAR Rivalry — There is no doubt that Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt had one of the greatest rivalries of all time. They are two of NASCAR’s best drivers, and their fame brewed quite the rivalry in the 1990s. They were often competing against each other, and it was no surprise that their rivalry escalated. Fans who missed this missed a great piece of NASCAR history.

1. Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch

Jimmy Spencer Kurt Busch NASCAR Rivalry

1. Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch

Jimmy Spencer Kurt Busch NASCAR Rivalry — In 2001, Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch had a fight which is unmatched by any current rivalry. They were rivals on the track and off in a feud that lasted about three years. This is definitely the top NASCAR rivalry in history.

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