Since there were two races on Saturday, we're doubling your pleasure with two editions of the noise ratings, which are taken by a decibel meter every week during driver introductions to see which drivers get the most noise.
You'll notice the All-Star edition of the rankings features an unusual entry at No. 5: Brian Vickers and Casey Mears.
Mears was subbing in the All-Star race for Vickers, who is out for the season due to blood clots. At the sight of Vickers walking across the stage, fans gave a rousing ovation for the driver(s) of the No. 83 car. We assume the cheers were meant to welcome Vickers, but since Mears happened to be standing there, we're including him as well.
Here are the rankings, starting with the top five for the Sprint Showdown:
| Driver | dB | Type of Noise | Comment/Explanation | |||
| 1 | Bill Elliott | 86.6 | Cheers | 16-time Most Popular Driver | ||
| 2 | Carl Edwards | 85.6 | Cheers | Won Sprint Fan Vote | ||
| 3 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 85.3 | Boos | Never been loved in NASCAR | ||
| 4 | Jeff Burton | 85.2 | Cheers | Fan Vote finalist | ||
| 5 | Michael Waltrip | 85.0 | Cheers | Fans still fond of MW |
| Driver | dB | Type of Noise | Comment/Explanation | |||
| 1 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 85.8 | Cheers | Most Popular Driver | ||
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 84.4 | Boos | 'Old Kyle' showed up after race | ||
| 3 | Tony Stewart | 83.9 | Mix | Won All-Star Race last season | ||
| 4 | Jimmie Johnson | 82.6 | Boos | Fans thrilled when he spun out | ||
| 5 | B.Vickers/C.Mears | 82.4 | Cheers | Vickers heard cheers in nice moment | ||
| 6 | Jeff Gordon | 81.9 | Boos | Reception varies by track | ||
| 7 | Mark Martin | 80.5 | Cheers | Cheers aren't as loud this year | ||
| 8 | Kasey Kahne | 80.3 | Cheers | L.L. Cool K | ||
| 9 | Denny Hamlin | 78.3 | Mix | Becoming a polarizing driver | ||
| 10 | Matt Kenseth | 78.2 | Cheers | Crew wore crowns, purple robes |
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Yessir, polarizing is a good way to describe Ham. I think he’s in love with himself. Not an attractive trait.
by factfinder on May 25, 2010 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
The races I’ve been to this year(Bristol, Dover, Richmond, Martinsville and All-Star) I’ve noticed that most of the people booing him tend to be Jr. fans. I guess “if ya can’t beat ’em, boo ’em” applies here.
Shouldn't Brent Clevlen get a shot in LF before...awww, forget it!
by Rhyno18 on May 25, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kenseth is an emotionless robot, so it was nice to see his crew come out in the crowns and robes. Entertaining and funny.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on May 26, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
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