Best Driver ESPY Award Winners and nominees Best Driver ESPY Award winners and nominees

| Year_ | Driver | Nation_of_citizenship | Racing_series | Type_of_vehicle_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nigel Mansell | United Kingdom | Formula One | Open wheel |
| 1994 | Nigel Mansell | United Kingdom | CART | Open wheel |
| 1995 | Al Unser, Jr. | United States | CART | Open wheel |
| 1996 | Jeff Gordon | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 1997 | Jimmy Vasser | United States | CART | Open wheel |
| 1998 | Jeff Gordon | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 1999 | Jeff Gordon | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 2000 | Dale Jarrett | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 2001 | Bobby Labonte | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 2002 | Michael Schumacher | Germany | Formula One | Open wheel |
| 2003 | Tony Stewart | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |
| 2004 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | United States | NASCAR | Stock car |