Is my memory failing me, or am I correct to suggest/assume/guess that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has set at least the modern era record for most consecutive lead lap finishes to start a season...and perhaps in a row? The only streak in the modern era (1972-present) that comes to mind that MIGHT rival it would be Darrell Waltrip's run to the title in 1981 or 1982. I researched the top 15in pointsfrom last season, and it looks like Matt Kenseth probably had the old record to start the year with 14 back in 2007.
For all the criticism the guy gets, I would have to say that 16 races in a row of completing every lap in a race is no small feat.
updated by @jay-coker: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
