The 10 most iconic car numbers in NASCAR history

In search of No. 1 … in NASAR iconic car numbers.Here’s a hint: It’s not No. 1.In thinking of the most iconic numbers, thoughts ranged from how recognizable the number is to the number of wins to the famous drivers who wheeled those cars.So, here is one person’s view of the 10 most iconic numbers in NASCAR:Joe Weatherly won 20 races in a No. 8 car for owner Bud Moore, but only one driver has a book that is titled “Driver No. 8” and that’s Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won 17 times with that number. This number has a serious resume with DiGard Racing, Robert Yates Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.Dale Earnhardt’s No. 88 car commanded nearly $1 million per race from sponsors, pushing his driver salary to the top of the charts https://t.co/HSoAwcO2cS pic.twitter.com/PgB41Lxbse— Forbes SportsMoney (@ForbesSports) February 24, 2018Mark Martin won 35 times with this number that was a staple at Roush Racing, but has a lengthy history with Marshall Teague and Cotton Owens as owners and drivers. pic.twitter.com/jyeF2woyN9— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) April 25, 2018Pearson won 30 times with this number driving for Holman-Moody and Darrell Waltrip won 15 times with it as a driver/owner. Richard Petty won 194 races in this car number, which has 199 wins total.Richard Petty took a spin in his old No. 43 at Darlington.Via @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/iKRgzwZN2j— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) September 4, 2017Some might argue that the 43 is more iconic, but the angled No. 3 seems to have a way that stirs peoples emotions and signifies a “don’t mess with me” aura.