Stewart’s first career win came in the 25th start of his rookie season. Other modern-era drivers who won in their rookie season and the number of races it took to post their first victory: Davey Allison, 1987, 14 starts; Ron Bouchard, 1981, 11; Morgan Shepherd, 1981, 15; Dale Earnhardt, 1979, 16; and Earl Ross, 1974, 21.( NOL )
