While the voting for the Most Popular Driver is still open, the remaining Fan Choice Awards are now closed and have been announced. Fans voted on their choices of best race, paint schemes, crew chief, most improved driver, etc. Best Race: The inaugural Chicago Street Race won by New Zealander Shane van Gisbergen.
Best Paint Scheme: Kevin Harvick’s number 29 throwback for the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Running his final year, Harvick paid tribute to his original Cup Series car.
Crew Chief of the Year: Jonathan Hassler who is the crew chief of the number 12 car driven by the 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney.
The Most Improved Driver Award goes to the driver of the RFK number 17 car Chris Buescher who notched three wins in the 2023 Cup Series season. He also made into the playoffs for the first time and got as far as the round of eight before being eliminated.
The Most Dominant Performance came from Ky Larson in the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro; he led 145 of the 200 laps in the race. Larson lapped half the field on the way to his win.
Person of the Year: Racing in his final season after 23 years, Kevin Harvick takes home the trophy.
Best Scanner Moment: The award does not go to just one driver but several of the drivers when they reacted to Brad Keselowski driving his car in circles attempting to put out a fire while the track was under a red flag condition and the cars are supposed to be parked.
Best Rivalry: While there were several rivalries among drivers this past season, the winning rivalry goes to Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin for their numerous battles on the track that involved Hamlin sending Larson into the wall. Best driver on Social Media: Corey LaJoie and his “Stacking Pennies” podcast.
Best Celebration and Burnout: While there were a number of epic celebration burnouts this past season, Kyle Larson topped the list with his full lap burnout after a dominating win in the All Star Race with a full lap burnout around the half mile track.