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