Known for being a track that highlights drivers’ talent, only the elite can “tame” the Lady in Black. Today, we’re running down the top 10 drivers with the most laps led at the iconic facility, as well as their stats at the track. We’re also doing a quick rundown on the top 15 active drivers with the most laps led at Darlington.
1st: Dale Earnhardt – 2648 [18.8%]
44 Races
14011 Laps Run
9 Wins
1 Pole
11.4 Average Finish
2nd: Richard Petty – 2391 [13.9%]
65 Races (Most)
17120 Laps Run
3 Wins
4 Poles
14.3 Average Finish
3rd: David Pearson – 2116 [16.8%]
47 Races
12536 Laps Run
10 Wins (Most)
12 Poles (Most)
12.0 Average Finish
4th: Jeff Gordon – 1744 [15.2%]
36 Races
11458 Laps Run
7 Wins
3 Poles
11.6 Average Finish
5th: Darrell Waltrip – 1723 [10.5%]
55 Races
16395 Laps Run
5 Wins
2 Poles
17.2 Average Finish
6th: Cale Yarborough – 1647 [12.7%]
49 Races
12959 Laps Run
5 Wins
2 Poles
16.2 Average Finish
7th: Bobby Allison – 1604 [12.7%]
45 Races
12630 Laps Run
5 Wins
4 Poles
13.9 Average Finish
8th: Harry Gant – 1088 [11.8%]
31 Races
9144 Laps Run
4 Wins
2 Poles
14.5 Average Finish
9th: Kyle Larson – 1048 [22.0%]
14 Races
4750 Laps Run
1 Win
0 Poles
10.8 Average Finish
10th: Denny Hamlin – 1010 [11.3%]
26 Races
8943 Laps Run
5 Wins
1 Pole
7.9 Average Finish (Best amongst drivers w/10+ starts)
Updated on April 6th, 2025
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