Get ready to rev your engines, because the race for the 2025 NMPA Most Popular Driver Award is heating up—and the results so far might just surprise you! But here’s where it gets controversial: with voting still open, fans are fiercely debating who deserves the title across the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series. And this is the part most people miss—you can vote up to five times per day per email address, so your favorite driver’s fate is literally in your hands. Since voting kicked off last week (check it out here: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/06/nmpa-most-popular-driver-voting-is-open-vote-up-to-five-times-per-day/), the current top 10 contenders have been revealed as of October 15—but don’t get too comfortable, because the leaderboard could still shift dramatically. Here’s the breakdown, in alphabetical order, for each series:
NASCAR Cup Series: Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Shane van Gisbergen, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Justin Allgaier, Harrison Burton, Sheldon Creed, Matt DiBenedetto, Austin Hill, Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, Sam Mayer, Sammy Smith, Connor Zilisch.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Toni Breidinger, Rajah Caruth, Matt Crafton, Grant Enfinger, Stewart Friesen, Corey Heim, Ty Majeski, Ben Rhodes, Layne Riggs, Frankie Muniz.
Yes, you read that right—Frankie Muniz is in the running! Bold move or unexpected twist? Let’s not forget the rising stars like Toni Breidinger and Rajah Caruth, who are making waves in the Truck Series. But the real question is: who will you vote for? And more importantly, why? Is it about loyalty, performance, or something more personal? Share your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear your take on who deserves the crown and why. Don’t just sit there—cast your vote now and be part of the action! (Full details here: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/15/nmpa-most-popular-driver-voting-top-10-revealed-cast-ballot-now/)
