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.