Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware going into the Drydene 400 on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Dover International Speedway
Season Race #: 13 of 36 (05-16-21)
Track Size: 1-mile
Banking/Turn 1 & 2: 24 degrees
Banking/Turn 3 & 4: 24 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch: 9 degrees
Banking/Backstretch: 9 degrees
Frontstretch Length:  1,076 feet
Backstretch Length:  1,076 feet
Race Length: 311 laps / 311 miles
Stage 1 and 2 Length: 120 laps each
Final Stage Length: 160 laps

Top 12 Dover Driver Ratings
Kyle Busch…………………………. 103.5
Kyle Larson…………………………. 103.3
Martin Truex Jr…………………….. 101.2
Kevin Harvick………………………… 98.6
Brad Keselowski……………………. 93.2
Chase Elliott…………………………. 91.5
Cole Custer………………………….. 89.2
Denny Hamlin……………………….. 88.9
Kurt Busch……………………………. 87.2
Joey Logano…………………………. 86.8
Ryan Blaney…………………………. 84.1
Erik Jones……………………………. 83.3
Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005-2020 races (32 total) among active drivers at Dover International Speedway.

Dover Qualifying / Race Data

Track qualifying record:                                              2020 Dover pole winner:

Denny Hamlin, Toyota                                                   Qualifying was cancelled due to pandemic

166.984 mph, 21.559 secs. Oct. 5, 2019                         Chase Elliott — Started on pole — Metric Qualifying

Track race record:                                                       2020 Dover race winner:

Kyle Larson, Chevrolet                                                   Denny Hamlin, Toyota

135.734 mph, (02:56:49), Oct. 6, 2019                            124.359 mph, (02:30:03), Aug. 22, 2020

Dover International Speedway:

HISTORY

STARTS

Top 10 in Average Starting Position at Dover (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Avg Start Races Rank Active Drivers Avg Start Races
1 Bobby Isaac 2.200 5 1 Kyle Larson 7.750 13
2 David Pearson 2.688 16 2 Chase Elliott 8.800 11
3 LeeRoy Yarbrough 4.500 2 3 Denny Hamlin 10.333 31
4 Bobby Allison 6.400 35 4 Kyle Busch 10.500 33
5 Friday Hassler 6.500 2 5 Martin Truex Jr 10.767 31
6 Cale Yarborough 7.000 20 6 Brad Keselowski 11.000 24
7 Kyle Larson 7.750 13 7 Erik Jones 11.125 9
8 Ramo Stott 8.500 2 8 Ryan Newman 11.316 39
9 Rusty Wallace 8.795 44 9 Kurt Busch 11.854 42
10 Chase Elliott 8.800 11 10 Tyler Reddick 12.000 3

POLES

Active Pole Winners Poles Seasons
Denny Hamlin 4 2019, 2015, 2013, 2012
Ryan Newman 4 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003
Martin Truex Jr 3 2017, 2011, 2010
Chase Elliott 1 2019
Kyle Larson 1 2018
Kyle Busch 1 2017
Brad Keselowski 1 2014
Kevin Harvick 1 2014
First-Time Pole Winners Date
J.D. McDuffie Sunday, September 17, 1978
Joe Ruttman Sunday, May 15, 1983
Dick Trickle Sunday, June 3, 1990
Michael Waltrip Monday, June 3, 1991
Matt Kenseth Sunday, June 2, 2002

WINS

Race Winners Wins Seasons
Kevin Harvick 3 2020, 2018, 2015
Martin Truex Jr 3 2019. 2016, 2007
Kyle Busch 3 2017, 2010, 2008
Ryan Newman 3 2004, 2003 sweep
Denny Hamlin 1 2020
Kyle Larson 1 2019
Chase Elliott 1 2018
Brad Keselowski 1 2012
Kurt Busch 1 2011

NASCAR Cup Series Wins by Starting Positions at Dover International Speedway

Starting Position Wins Winning % Starting Position Wins Winning %
1 13 12.75% 13 3 2.94%
2 20 19.61% 14 2 1.96%
3 13 12.75% 15 5 4.90%
4 7 6.86% 16 1 0.98%
5 5 4.90% 17 2 1.96%
6 4 3.92% 19 4 3.92%
7 4 3.92% 22 1 0.98%
8 5 4.90% 24 1 0.98%
9 1 0.98% 26 1 0.98%
10 6 5.88% 27 1 0.98%
11 2 1.96% 37 1 0.98%
Stats Winning % Wins
Winning from the First Starting Position: 12.75% 13
Winning from the Front Row: 32.35% 33
Winning from a Top-Five Starting Position: 56.86% 58
Winning from a Top-10 Starting Position: 76.47% 78
Winning After Starting Outside the Top 20: 4.90% 5
Active Organizations Wins Seasons
Hendrick Motorsports 20 2018, ’17, ’14 sweep, ’13, ’12, ’10, ’09 sweep, ’05, ’02 sweep, 1996, ’95, ’92, ’91, ’86
Joe Gibbs Racing 9 2020, ’19, ’17, ’16, ’10, ’08, ’00 sweep, 1999
Roush Fenway Racing 9 2011, ’08, ’07, ’06, ’05, ’04, 1999. ’98, ’97
Team Penske 8 2012, ’11, ’04, ’03 sweep, 1994 sweep, ’93
Wood Brothers Racing 7 1981, ’79. ’78, ’75, ’73 sweep, ’72
Stewart-Haas Racing 4 2020, ’18, ’15, ’13
Richard Childress Racing 4 2006, 1993, ’89 sweep
Chip Ganassi Racing 2 2019, ’07

ADDITIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS

Runner-Up Finishes:

Top Five in Runner-Up Finishes at Dover (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Runner-Ups Rank Active Drivers Runner-Ups
1 Mark Martin 8 1 Kyle Busch 4
2 Dale Earnhardt 5 2 Martin Truex Jr 3
3 Bobby Allison 4 3 Brad Keselowski 2
Cale Yarborough 4 Kevin Harvick 2
David Pearson 4 Kyle Larson 2
Jeff Gordon 4
Kyle Busch 4
Richard Petty 4

Top-Five Finishes:

Top Five in Top-Five Finishes at Dover International Speedway (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Top Fives Rank Active Drivers Top Fives
1 Mark Martin 24 1 Kyle Busch 13
2 Dale Earnhardt 19 2 Kevin Harvick 10
3 Bobby Allison 18 3 Kurt Busch 9
Jeff Gordon 18 Martin Truex Jr 9
Jimmie Johnson 18 5 Chase Elliott 7
Ryan Newman 7

Top-10 Finishes:

Top Five in Top-10 Finishes at Dover International Speedway (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Top 10s Rank Active Drivers Top 10s
1 Mark Martin 33 1 Kevin Harvick 21
2 Jeff Gordon 27 2 Kyle Busch 20
Jimmie Johnson 27 3 Martin Truex Jr 18
4 Richard Petty 26 4 Joey Logano 14
Ricky Rudd 26 Ryan Newman 14

Average Finish:

Top 10 in Average Finishing Position at Dover (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Avg Finish Races Rank Active Drivers Avg Finish Races
1 Charlie Glotzbach 2.500 2 1 Kyle Larson 7.417 13
2 Ramo Stott 6.000 2 2 Cole Custer 10.500 3
3 Kyle Larson 7.417 13 3 Chase Elliott 11.300 11
4 David Pearson 8.000 16 4 Martin Truex Jr 11.500 31
5 Bill Dennis 8.500 2 5 Brad Keselowski 12.636 24
6 LeeRoy Yarbrough 9.000 2 6 Erik Jones 13.000 9
7 Bobby Allison 9.257 35 7 Kevin Harvick 13.150 41
8 Jimmie Johnson 9.658 38 8 Joey Logano 13.583 25
9 Cole Custer 10.500 3 9 Daniel Suarez 13.750 9
10 Bobby Isaac 11.200 5 10 Kyle Busch 13.844 33

LAP LEADERS

Top 10 in Laps Led at Dover International Speedway (All-Time & Active)

Rank All-Time Drivers Races Led Completed % Led
1 Jimmie Johnson 38 3,113 14,787 21%
2 Bobby Allison 35 2,802 15,586 18%
3 Jeff Gordon 47 2,396 18,788 13%
4 Richard Petty 46 2,206 18,919 12%
5 Dale Earnhardt 44 2,151 19,211 11%
6 Bill Elliott 43 2,050 18,910 11%
7 Cale Yarborough 20 2,049 8,502 24%
8 David Pearson 16 2,041 6,346 32%
9 Mark Martin 55 1,769 22,118 8%
10 Harry Gant 31 1,727 12,038 14%
Rank Active Drivers Races Led Completed % Led
1 Kevin Harvick 41 1,666 15,648 11%
2 Kyle Busch 33 1,213 11,381 11%
3 Martin Truex Jr 31 980 11,541 8%
4 Ryan Newman 39 849 14,828 6%
5 Kyle Larson 13 617 4,809 13%
6 Denny Hamlin 31 609 11,096 5%
7 Kurt Busch 42 429 14,881 3%
8 Brad Keselowski 24 403 8,245 5%
9 Chase Elliott 11 321 3,135 10%
10 Aric Almirola 18 86 6,564 1%

TRACK/EVENT SPECIFIC STATS

Top Five Closest Margin of Victories at Dover International Speedway (NCS):

Margin of Victory Date Winner Runner-Up
0.080 9/25/2005 Jimmie Johnson Kyle Busch
0.091 6/1/1997 Ricky Rudd Mark Martin
0.187 5/15/2016 Matt Kenseth Kyle Larson
0.220 6/4/1995 Kyle Petty Bobby Labonte
0.265 10/7/2018 Chase Elliott Denny Hamlin
Scheduled No. Of Laps Actual No. Of Laps Overtime Laps Race Winner Date
400 406 6 Jimmie Johnson 6/4/2017
400 405 5 Jimmie Johnson 5/31/2015
400 404 4 Jimmie Johnson 9/25/2005
400 404 4 Chase Elliott 10/7/2018
Race Date First Lap of Final Caution Laps Remaining in Race
Sunday, August 23, 2020 290 21
Saturday, August 22, 2020 187 124
Sunday, October 6, 2019 242 158
Monday, May 6, 2019 266 134
Sunday, October 7, 2018 398 6
Sunday, May 6, 2018 317 83
Sunday, October 1, 2017 242 158
Sunday, June 4, 2017 406 0
Sunday, October 2, 2016 194 206
Sunday, May 15, 2016 361 39
Averages 290.3 92.9

FEMALE COMPETITORS

Driver Starting Position Finishing Position Date
Danica Patrick 24 18 Sunday, October 1, 2017
Danica Patrick 31 10 Sunday, June 4, 2017
Danica Patrick 24 28 Sunday, October 2, 2016
Danica Patrick 31 13 Sunday, May 15, 2016
Danica Patrick 24 21 Sunday, October 4, 2015
Danica Patrick 33 15 Sunday, May 31, 2015
Danica Patrick 13 25 Sunday, September 28, 2014
Danica Patrick 28 23 Sunday, June 1, 2014
Danica Patrick 31 29 Sunday, September 29, 2013
Danica Patrick 39 24 Sunday, June 2, 2013
Danica Patrick 38 28 Sunday, September 30, 2012
Averages 28.7 21.3
Driver Starting Position Finishing Position Date
Janet Guthrie 15 11 Sunday, September 18, 1977
Janet Guthrie 11 33 Sunday, September 19, 1976
Averages 13.0 22.0

NASCAR IN DELAWARE

Track Name City Cup Xfinity Truck Total First Year
Dover International Speedway Dover 102 74 21 197 1969

DELAWARE DRIVERS IN NASCAR

Drivers From Delaware (Hometowns)
1 Russell Bennett (Milford) 6 Lou Johnson (Wilmington)
2 Trevor Collins (Seaford) 7 Joe Martin (Lewes)
3 A.J. Cox (Wilmington) 8 Eddie Pettyjohn (Milton)
4 Eddie Dickerson (Milford) 9 Joe Phipps (Newark)
5 CJ Faison (Seaford) 10 Ray Sherman (Shermoont)

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