NASCAR Racing Forums: Top 15 Peaks Project (1972-present) #2

[jaqua19]

The first thread gained more traction than I anticipated! Let's keep it up.

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I have having a tough time deciding between 87 Dale and 81 DW. I think 07 Jimmie is in the mix as well.

That said, I have a hard time putting it up against 87 Dale and 82 DW. I gotta go with 82 DW for #2.

Who's your #2 all time peak? It can be anyone!

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[Joker]

I'm gonna say Richard Petty '67. I don't care what era we're talking about, 10 wins in a row is absurd.

 

[jaqua19]

Bumpin this up

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[JJ_14]

Jimmie Johnson '07. Winning in double digits in the most competitive era of nascar is an impressive feat.

To put into perspective how competitive that season was, in spite of Jimmie's 10 wins, there where 15 other different winners that season.

 

[klemmabyna]

going to be tough to get new replies. maybe those that voted for 1998 Jeffie will reply again. but they shouldn't count here. they have already proven they don't know what they are talking about. (big smilie).

i'm back with the right answer:

Dale Earnhardt 1987
29 starts
11 wins
21 top 5
24 top 10



(I found the smiley things!!!)

 

[Efisher131]

going to be tough to get new replies. maybe those that voted for 1998 Jeffie will reply again. but they shouldn't count here. they have already proven they don't know what they are talking about. (big smilie).

i'm back with the right answer:

Dale Earnhardt 1987
29 starts
11 wins
21 top 5
24 top 10



(I found the smiley things!!!)

I will second this. Earnhardt was god tier in 87.

 

[jaqua19]

Thanks guys.

2 for Sr in 87, 1 for DW in 81, 1 for JJ 07.

Let's keep em going.

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[MRM]

Is this a driver's peak (most wins) season that will make up this list?

 

[jaqua19]

Is this a driver's peak (most wins) season that will make up this list?

However you define a driver's peak. Best overall season, likely resulting in a championship, since we are ranking the top 15 ever.

Doesn't have to be most wins, unless that's how you define it.

For example. I have 2005 as peak Tony Stewart, even though he won more races in 2002.

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[Jorge De Guzman]

I myself have to go with Earnhardt 87 Top Gun, For #2

 

[Turtle84]

Going 81' DW....11 poles and back to back 12 win seasons career peak for #2

 

[MRM]

However you define a driver's peak. Best overall season, likely resulting in a championship, since we are ranking the top 15 ever.

Doesn't have to be most wins, unless that's how you define it.

For example. I have 2005 as peak Tony Stewart, even though he won more races in 2002.

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Just wondering. Many people refer to Richard Petty's 1967 season as his peak season. It certainly was in wins because they ran 48-50 races a year back then. But his '75 season was truly a peak season. Won 13 out of 30 races, won the championship by over 700 points, and was really the beginning of the end of his great run.

 

[jaqua19]

Just wondering. Many people refer to Richard Petty's 1967 season as his peak season. It certainly was in wins because they ran 48-50 races a year back then. But his '75 season was truly a peak season. Won 13 out of 30 races, won the championship by over 700 points, and was really the beginning of the end of his great run.

I gotcha.


Final bump for anyone else to share their #2 before I move on to #3

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[DanicaFreak]

Danica winning the daytona pole in '13