History of the #09 Car in NASCAR

1,721
Starts
71
Wins
80
Poles
293
Top-5s
570
Top-10s

There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #09. With 71 trips to victory lane across 1,721 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Bill Elliott made it immortal with 38 wins, but the lineage runs deep.

All-Time Driver History

Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.

Driver Starts Wins
Bill Elliott 446 38
Lake Speed 103 0
Jerry Nadeau 38 0
Chase Elliott 36 38
Stacy Compton 30 0
Tony Bettenhausen Jr. 25 0
Joe Weatherly 19 0
Chad Little 15 0
Aric Almirola 5 0
Phil Parsons 5 0
Tiny Lund 5 0
Tim Flock 4 0
Smokey Yunick 1 0
Cale Yarborough 1 0
Kasey Kahne 0 11

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2010 Bobby Labonte (2000 Champ) Mike Bliss Terry Cook Landon Cassill Chevy
2009 Brad Keselowski Ron Fellows Sterling Marlin Mike Bliss Aric Almirola Dodge

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #09 car in NASCAR?
The #09 has been driven by 2 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Bobby Labonte (2000 Champ) Mike Bliss Terry Cook Landon Cassill held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 15 drivers made at least one start in the #09.
Who was the most successful driver of the #09 car?
Bill Elliott is the most successful driver of the #09 with 38 wins and 446 starts.
Who drives the #09 car in 2026?
The #09 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 #09 car have in NASCAR history?
The #09 car has 71 wins, 80 poles, 293 top-5 finishes, and 570 top-10 finishes across 1,721 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #09 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #09 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.