Former champ Bill Elliott was NASCAR 's most popular driver 16 times . Wendell Scott is the only African - American to win a race in NASCAR 's top division . NASCAR sanctions multiple divisions including Sprint Cup , the Nationwide series , as well as truck racing series and regional leagues . Originally to be held January 30 in Charlotte , North Carolina .
Former champ Bill Elliott was NASCAR 's most popular driver 16 times . Wendell Scott is the only African - American to win a race in NASCAR 's top division . Originally to be held January 30 in Charlotte , North Carolina .