Most NASCAR Cup Series championships
The current most nascar cup series championships record is 7 championships, held by Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson (tied), set on November 20, 2016. Last checked October 14, 2026.
7
championships
Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson (tied)
- Holder
- Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson (tied)
- Record
- 7 championships
- Exact figure
- 7 championships each
- Date set
- November 20, 2016
- Recognized by
- NASCAR
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- NASCAR.com Jimmie johnson memorable moments on his 50th birthday
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Hall of famers
- espn.com Nascar all champions list
- britannica.com NASCAR champion
- yahoo.com Nascar cup series time wins
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