Racing in all its forms is competitive, especially when it comes to winning championships.

Some, though, just seem to have a knack for garnering those. Some, it seems, get on a roll and reel off a slate of titles during their racing careers.

With Tony Stewart reaching the new mark with his historic 2011 Sprint Cup title, one wonders just where it ranks him in racing history.

With that in mind, here's a look at champions who have snagged at least three titles (such as Richard Petty, pictured) in several major forms of racing.

Formula One has enjoyed its share of multiple champions over the years. Here's a look at the men who won at least three titles:

• Jackie Stewart, three titles (1969, '71, '73)
• Niki Lauda, three titles (1975, '77, '84)
• Nelson Piquet, three titles (1981, '83, '87)
• Ayrton Senna (pictured), three titles (1988, '90, '91)

Formula One has enjoyed its share of three-time champions over time. Here's a look at men who have earned at least a trio of titles:

• Michael Schumacher, seven titles (1994, '95, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04)
• Juan Manuel Fangio, five titles (1951, '54, '55, '56, '57)
• Alain Prost (right, with Niki Lauda), four titles (1985, '86, '89, '93)
• Jack Brabham, three titles (1959, '60, '66)

Through its various series, several open-wheel drivers have enjoyed at least a trio of titles of well:

• Sebastian Bourdais, Champ Car, four titles (2004, '05, '06, '07)
• Dario Franchitti (pictured), IndyCar, four titles (2007, '09, '10, '11)
• Sam Hornish Jr., IndyCar, three titles (2001, '02, '06)
• Rick Mears, CART, three titles (1979, '81, '82)
• Bobby Rahal, CART, three titles (1986, '87, '92)

The Sprint Cup Series title is the most coveted in NASCAR. Several drivers have managed to take at least three of the title trophies over the years. Who are they?

• Richard Petty, seven (1964, '67, '71, '72, '74, '75, '79)
• Dale Earnhardt (pictured), seven (1980, '86, '87, '90, '91, '93, '94)
• Jimmie Johnson, five (2006, '07, '08, '09, '10)
• Jeff Gordon, four (1995, '97, '98, 2001)

The Sprint Cup Series title is the most coveted in NASCAR. Several men have managed to take at least three of the title trophies over the years. Who are they?

• Lee Petty (pictured), three (1954, '58, '59)
• David Pearson, three (1966, '68, '69)
• Tony Stewart, three (2002, '05, '11)
• Cale Yarborough, three (1976, '77, '78)
• Darrell Waltrip, three (1981, '82, '85)

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has taken on its own identity over the years with some high-profile champs. Here's a look at the two men who have joined the triple-threat club in the Truck ranks:

• Ron Hornaday (pictured), four (1996, '98, 2007, '09)
• Jack Sprague, three (1997, '99, 2001)

The NHRA Top Fuel series ranks among the most competitive in all of motorsports. Still, drivers have found ways to dominate the competition. Who has three or more titles? 

• Tony Schumacher, seven (1999, 2004, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09)
• Joe Amato, five (1984, '88, '90, '91, '92)
• Larry Dixon (pictured), three (2002, '03, '10)
• Don Garlits, three (1975, '85, '86)
• Shirley Muldowney, three (1977, '80, '82)
• Gary Scelzi, three (1997, '98, 2000)

The NHRA Funny Car Series has been one that has generally seen a dominant driver taking command, especially in recent years. So which drivers have three or more titles?

• John Force (pictured), 15 (1990, '91, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '04, '06, '10)
• Kenny Bernstein, four (1085, '86, '87, '88)
• Don Prudhomme, four (1975, '76, '77, '78)
• Raymond Beadle, three (1979, '80, '81)

Six men have captured three or more NHRA Pro Stock crowns over the years. Who are they?

• Bob Glidden, 10 (1974, '75, '78, '79, '80, '85, '86, '87, '88, '89)
• Warren Johnson, six (1992, '93, '95, '98, '99, 2001)
• Greg Anderson, four (2003, '04, '05, '10)
• Jeg Coughlin (pictured), four (2000, '02, '07, '08)
• Lee Shepherd, four (1981, '82, '83, '84)
• Darrell Alderman, three (1990, '91, '94)

The NHRA Pro Stock Motorsports division has been home to four riders who have earned at least a trio of titles.

• Dave Schultz, six (1987, '88, '91, '93, '94, '96)
• Andrew Hines (pictured), three (2004, '05, '06)
• Matt Hines, three (1997, '98, '99)
• Angelle Sampey, three (2000, '01, '02)