History of the #02 Car in NASCAR
1,986
Starts
101
Wins
70
Poles
539
Top-5s
923
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #02. With 101 trips to victory lane across 1,986 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Rusty Wallace made it immortal with 37 wins, but the lineage runs deep.
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Wallace | 522 | 37 |
| Dave Marcis | 136 | 0 |
| Bobby Allison | 106 | 7 |
| Bill Blair | 78 | 0 |
| Gwyn Staley | 42 | 0 |
| Tim Richmond | 25 | 2 |
| Tommy Irwin | 24 | 0 |
| Joe Ruttman | 16 | 0 |
| Possum Jones | 14 | 0 |
| Ron Hornaday Sr. | 10 | 0 |
| Mark Martin | 7 | 0 |
| Donnie Allison | 7 | 0 |
| Richard Petty | 5 | 0 |
| Curtis Turner | 3 | 0 |
| Dick Trickle | 2 | 0 |
| Herb Thomas | 1 | 1 |
| Kurt Busch | 0 | 8 |
| Dale Earnhardt | 0 | 6 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hermie Sadler | Chevy |
| 2001 | Ryan Newman | Ford |
| 2000 | Ryan Newman | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #02 car in NASCAR?
The #02 has been driven by 2 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ryan Newman held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 18 drivers made at least one start in the #02.
Who was the most successful driver of the #02 car?
Rusty Wallace is the most successful driver of the #02 with 37 wins and 522 starts.
Who drives the #02 car in 2026?
The #02 does not appear to have a full-time entry in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season based on current team data.
How many wins does the #02 car have in NASCAR history?
The #02 car has 101 wins, 70 poles, 539 top-5 finishes, and 923 top-10 finishes across 1,986 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #02 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #02 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.