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.