History of the #01 Car in NASCAR
1,555
Starts
21
Wins
35
Poles
180
Top-5s
449
Top-10s
The #01 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Donnie Allison made their mark with 4 wins behind this number, and across 1,555 career starts, the #01 has found victory lane 21 times. Corey LaJoie keeps the tradition alive today, adding new chapters to this number's story. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.
2026 Driver: Corey LaJoie Rick Ware Racing · Ford
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Mast | 181 | 0 |
| Kurt Busch | 108 | 3 |
| Paul Lewis | 71 | 0 |
| Donnie Allison | 61 | 4 |
| Lake Speed | 35 | 0 |
| Billy Wade | 32 | 0 |
| Terry Labonte | 29 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 29 | 0 |
| Elton Hildreth | 20 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 19 | 0 |
| Brett Bodine | 14 | 0 |
| John Andretti | 11 | 0 |
| David Pearson | 10 | 1 |
| Sterling Marlin | 10 | 0 |
| Bud Moore | 9 | 0 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | 8 | 0 |
| Dale Jarrett | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Petty | 6 | 0 |
| Jerry Nadeau | 5 | 0 |
| Davey Allison | 3 | 0 |
| Lloyd Dane | 1 | 1 |
| Eddie Gray | 1 | 1 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corey LaJoie | Ford |
| 2025 | Tim Brown | Ford |
| 2009 | X | Chevy |
| 2008 | Regan Smith ROTY Ron Fellows | Chevy |
| 2007 | Mark Martin (26 races) Regan Smith (5 races) Aric Almirola (7 races) | Chevy |
| 2006 | Joe Nemechek 2007 | Chevy |
| 2005 | Joe Nemechek 2006+ | Chevy |
| 2004 | Joe Nemechek | Chevy |
| 2003 | Jerry Nadeau Mike Skinner (sub) Joe Nemechek (as Atlanta) | Pontiac |
| 2001 | Jason Leffler ROTY | Dodge |
| 2000 | Ted Musgrave | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #01 car in NASCAR?
The #01 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Corey LaJoie held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 22 drivers made at least one start in the #01.
Who was the most successful driver of the #01 car?
Donnie Allison is the most successful driver of the #01 with 4 wins and 61 starts.
Who drives the #01 car in 2026?
Yes, Corey LaJoie drives the #01 for Rick Ware Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Ford.
How many wins does the #01 car have in NASCAR history?
The #01 car has 21 wins, 35 poles, 180 top-5 finishes, and 449 top-10 finishes across 1,555 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #01 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #01 in two sections: the all-time driver history (1949-2026) with aggregate stats from the full Cup Series era, and a detailed team chart (1998-2026) showing team, manufacturer, and sponsor information for each season.