So, here is one persons view of the 10 most iconic numbers in nascar. Wood brothers racing is an american professional stock car racing team that currently competes in the nascar cup series. Along the way, weve examined the history of every single car number, too. He won races in nascars two top northeast touring series. Nascar whelen euro series elite 1 division drivers all statistics used in these tables are as. In thinking of the most iconic numbers, thoughts ranged from how recognizable the number is to the number of wins to the famous drivers. His first start with the number was a grand debut a. Jan 25, 2019 jr motorsports on friday used the announcement of a car number change to reveal its driver lineup for a new no. The nascar logo and driver images are owned and of nascar, respective nascar teams and owners. From 2006 to 2008, the team was merged with tad and jodi geschickters jtg racing. Fantasy nascar racing cheat sheet is not owned, affiliated or sanctioned by nascar national association for stock car auto racing. One bad call or bad piece of information from the driver and it could cost them valuable time.
Its decked out in spirited driver specific graphics that prove your nascar pride is always revved up. Kyle busch official website of nascar driver kyle busch. Please check the link above to see registered numbers. Aug 16, 2018 more than half of the cup cars have had a driver or a crew chief or a number change since the start of the 2017 playoffs. As the sanctioning body, nascar has the right to revoke or transfer a number as they see fit, and, unlike other team sports, when a driver switches teams in nascar, the number doesnt go with him or her. Nascar cup series statistics by car number racingreference. Complete nascar driver and race results for each car number in the history of the.
The fia have also issued temporary numbers to drivers that are exceptions to this rule, for example if a driver withdraws from a race and a reserve driver takes their place then they receive a. Jul 01, 2016 as the sanctioning body, nascar has the right to revoke or transfer a number as they see fit, and, unlike other team sports, when a driver switches teams in nascar, the number doesnt go with him or her. Most nascar premier series driver wins by car numbers 110. Throughout any nascar race the car will require all sorts of adjustments to be kept running at top speed. Nascar and the nascar logo are trademarks of national association for stock car auto racing, inc. Hamlin was a part of last years championship 4 and was the. Editors picks kahne to step aside as fulltime driver after 18. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Ned jarrett and cale yarborough both have more wins in the no. Jr motorsports reveals new car number, driver assignments. The team often shares a single manufacturer for all of the teams cars, but each car has an independent car number, driver, and crew chief. While actual race car experience is important if you want to be a nascar driver, its also important to tune up the mind to deal with the racing business. Few numbers in sports history are as iconic as the no.
Jeffery michael gordon born august 4, 1971 is an american former professional stock car racing driver, currently an announcer for fox nascar, and a top executive for hendrick motorsports. Jr motorsports on friday used the announcement of a car number change to reveal its driver lineup for a new no. Can you name the last nascar driver to win a race for each car number. Records earned from 20092011 when the series was still called racecar euro series before nascars acquisition of the series in 2012 will not be included to the statistics. The 10 most iconic car numbers in nascar history fox sports. The drivers recommendations to his or her race team are critical to winning the race. More than half of the cup cars have had a driver or a crew chief or a number change since the start of the 2017 playoffs. Since the start of the 2014 formula one season, drivers have to choose an available starting number before entering their first grand prix.
Nascar whelen euro series elite 1 division drivers all statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 american festival nascar finals race. His first start with the number was a grand debut a victory. Its the number dale earnhardt raced to six of his seven championships and the car he was driving when a crash tragically. Three drivers jamie mcmurray, donnie allison and the late. Nascar cup series drivers, nascar drivers, auto racing drivers. Before that, he was a nascar driver and the most successful driver to ever race the number 64. Jun 06, 2017 darrell bubba wallace, a 23yearold driver from mobile, ala. The season continued with the 2008 chase for the sprint cup. The more notable names include rusty wallace, dale earnhardt sr. Nascar shop has the best selection of nascar diecasts available in a variety of styles and sizes so you can commemorate every important nascar event with a collectible diecast.
This will surely cause some debate as many of these numbers have had several great drivers. The car number is included as part of the fia sporting regulations, under the car livery section. Its the number dale earnhardt raced to six of his seven championships. A list of car numbers and the most memorable driver to occupy a car with that number. You really cant pin the numbers fame on any one single driver, either. Bios, statistics, race results videos, news, photo galleries, car, team, shop gear, date of birth, rookie year. This summer, well take a look at the best driver for every car number in nascar history.
The driver has to help figure out what these adjustments are. Nascar cup series drivers, nascar drivers, auto racing. Kyle busch nascar championship diecast, nascar diecasts. Car number 11 is a unique car also in that there are five drivers, including. Draftkings name and logo used for promotion and identity of the draftkings brand. An officially licensed nascar diecast makes a great addition to any nascar fans collection. The wood brothers racing team holds the unique distinction of being the oldest active team in nascar, having fielded. Nascar teams compete in all three national nascar series. Both wins were in 1966, one at the piedmont fairgrounds.
With a whopping total of four wins with four different drivers, the car has the lowest number of toptier wins of any car number with more than 100 starts. The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a series sanctioned by the national association for stock car auto racing nascar. The number 1 is a weird number, no driver has won more than four races for the number 1 and its a three way tie for wins in the 1 car mcmurray, allison, wade for billy wade, its a weird but sad case, billy wade won 4 races in the 1 car in 32 starts over a year in 1964 but died the next year in 1965 at a tire test in 1965 so we will. Of course, every number in nascar has its own rich history, and no. The team was formed in 1950 by eponymous brothers glen and leonard wood. Tony stewart has mobil 1 as one of his primary sponsors. Drivers carry this number throughout their formula one career.
Or, view our list of historical nascar drivers from 1949 to the present. Dec 20, 20 few numbers in sports history are as iconic as the no. We will not be issuing duplicate numbers or numbers with letters. Stephen park born august 23, 1967 is an american former professional stock car racing driver. Indepth statistics and driver information for the 2020 nascar cup series. Car number 34 hits this list not because of an amazing number of wins or appearances in nascars top series. For other people named jeffrey gordon, see jeffrey gordon disambiguation. Apr 10, 2020 while actual race car experience is important if you want to be a nascar driver, its also important to tune up the mind to deal with the racing business.
Get the best deals on dale earnhardt nascar decals when you shop the largest online selection at. Let everyone know youre the biggest kevin harvick fan on the road by adding this number and signature car emblem to your vehicle. A team is limited to four cars in each of the nascar series. Last driver to win by car number random sports or auto racing quiz. Jan 15, 20 before that, he was a nascar driver and the most successful driver to ever race the number 64. Watch nascar live with fubotv 7day free trial in the first race, jimmie johnsons 48 car hit the 18 car of kyle busch, who spun out of control. That current driver is denny hamlin, who ranks fourth on the wins list among drivers using that number with 38 victories in the car. All credit goes to nascar, nascar on espn, nascar on fox, espn, fox, and fox sports. Nascar top driver neil bonnett puts his number on the car while waiting for the folgers 200 race at the nashville speedway may 10, 1985. Nascar official home race results, schedule, standings.
Our driver by number summer project explored the best or most influential drivers by car number in nascar history. Nascar driver kyle larson fired from ganassi racing after. Take a look at some of the legends whove raced car number 88 in the nascar cup series, including dale jarrett, darrell waltrip and the alabama gang. The fia have also issued temporary numbers to drivers that are exceptions to this rule, for example if a driver withdraws from a race and a reserve driver takes their place then they receive a teamallocated number, this is also the case of freepracticeonly drivers. Its decked out in spirited driverspecific graphics that prove your nascar pride is always revved up. Had a blast at the rolex 24, we had a good car just got caught behind halfway through the race. The rowdy energy was flowing at the bootsy of the water and maxim parties at the virginia key. Who are the active nascar drivers for the 2020 nascar cup series season. The number 1 is a weird number, no driver has won more than four races for the number 1 and its a three way tie for wins in the 1 car mcmurray, allison, wade for billy wade, its a weird but sad case, billy wade won 4 races in the 1 car in 32 starts over a year in 1964 but died the next year in 1965 at a.
Can you name the 2010 nascar sprint cup drivers car numbers. Quin houff, 00, starcom fiber, chevrolet, starcom racing. It was contested over thirtysix races, and began on february 9 at daytona international speedway with the budweiser shootout exhibition race, followed by the 50th daytona 500 on february 17. Click on the car number to see all races for that number. Records earned from 20092011 when the series was still called racecar euro series before nascar s acquisition of the series in 2012 will not be included to the statistics. Last driver to win by car number quiz by whoiswillo1. Nascars greatest drivers for each car number 0025 bleacher. Jamie mcmurray premierseries starts for the number. Dec 10, 2012 a list of car numbers and the most memorable driver to occupy a car with that number.
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