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For the fifth year in a row Dale Earnhardt Jr won the Chex Most Popular Driver Award for NASCAR’s favorite driver.

The top 10 most popular drivers, listed in order are:

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Jeff Gordon

Kevin Harvick

Dale Jarrett

Jimmie Johnson

Kasey Kahne

Matt Kenseth

Elliott Sadler

Tony Stewart

Michael Waltrip

The award, which is based on fan voting, was presented to Earnhardt today during the annual Myers Brothers luncheon in Manhattan Dale Jr received over 1.5 million votes, more than any other driver.

The luncheon, held at Cipriani, was hosted by Danny “Chocolate” Myers, the former gas man for the No. 3 team of Dale Earnhardt. The luncheon is named for Bobby and Billy Myers, Danny’s father and Uncle, who were early racing pioneers.

Besides the award to Earnhardt Jr, several other awards were presented. Bill France, Jr was posthumously presented the Myers Brothers award for his long service with NASCAR. Home Depot was presented the Humanitarian Award. Don Miller, President of Penske Racing, received the NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award. Robert Yates received the Buddy Shuman Award for dedication to NASCAR. Jeff Gordon received the Bud Pole Award for the most poles during the 2007 season, and Jimmie Johnson received the Goodyear Gatorback Fastest Lap Award.

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