
All-Time NASCAR Open Race and Fan Vote Winners

As the NASCAR All-Star race has evolved in names and formats, one thing that has mostly remained the same is the final chance event known as The Open. While the changes have made this race more and less enjoyable at times, the significance of simply being eligible for the famed 'All-Star' is prestigious amongst the teams and drivers. Below is a list of every NASCAR Open Event Winner and Fan Vote Award Recipient, along with other #StatChat considerations.
NASCAR Open Race Winners
1986 - Benny Parsons
1987 - Buddy Baker
1988 - Sterling Marlin
1989 - Sterling Marlin (2)
1990 - Dick Trickle
1991 - Michael Waltrip
1992 - Michael Waltrip (2)
1993 - Sterling Marling (3)
1994 - Jeff Gordon
1995 - Todd Bodine
1996 - Jimmy Spencer
1997 - Ricky Craven
1998 - Jeremy Mayfield
1999 - Tony Stewart
2000 - Steve Park
2001 - Johnny Benson
2002 - Jeremy Mayfield (2)
2003 - Jeff Burton
2004 - Sterling Marlin (4)
2005 - Brian Vickers
2006 - Scott Riggs
2007 - Martin Truex Jr.
2008 - A.J. Allmendinger
2009 - Sam Hornish Jr.
2010 - Martin Truex Jr.
2011 - David Ragan
2012 - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
2013 - Jamie McMurray
2014 - Clint Bowyer
2015 - Clint Bowyer (2)
2016 - Kyle Larson
2017 - Daniel Suarez