At the Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series awards banquet at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, the Most Popular Driver award for each series were given out.
As voted on by fans, the Xfinity Series’ award was won by Elliott Sadler. The Camping World Truck Series’ award was given to Tyler Reddick.
Sadler, driver of JR Motorsports No. 1 car, was one of the Championship 4 drivers in the inaugural Xfinity Chase. The 41-year-old driver finished second in the standings to Daniel Suarez. Sadler ended his eighth full-time Xfinity season with three wins, 14 top fives and 29 top 10s.
Your 2016 Most Popular Driver, @Elliott_Sadler, has a message for you, #NASCARnation! #NASCARawards pic.twitter.com/wV9UrBPOBW
— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) November 22, 2016
Tyler Reddick receives the award after his third season in the Truck Series and his second with Brad Keselowski Racing. Redick didn’t qualify for the Truck Chase, but earned his third career win during the Chase at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Reddick will drive for Chip Ganassi Racing in the Xfinity Series next season.
What did your 2016 Most Popular Driver, @TylerReddick, have to say?
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) November 22, 2016
Check it out! #NASCARawards pic.twitter.com/Qw1NW3XqjC