History of the #11 Car in NASCAR
2,164
Starts
231
Wins
169
Poles
815
Top-5s
1106
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #11. With 231 trips to victory lane across 2,164 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Denny Hamlin made it immortal with 48 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 7 championships were won behind the wheel of the #11. Today, Denny Hamlin carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing · Toyota
Championship pedigree: Ned Jarrett (1961), Cale Yarborough (1976), Cale Yarborough (1977), Cale Yarborough (1978), Darrell Waltrip (1981), Darrell Waltrip (1982), Darrell Waltrip (1985) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Denny Hamlin | 614 | 48 |
| Ned Jarrett | 323 | 0 |
| Darrell Waltrip | 178 | 43 |
| Junior Johnson | 54 | 11 |
| Buddy Baker | 28 | 2 |
| Fireball Roberts | 22 | 0 |
| Jason Leffler | 19 | 0 |
| Parnelli Jones | 13 | 0 |
| Bobby Allison | 4 | 3 |
| Rex White | 2 | 0 |
| Dave Marcis | 1 | 0 |
| Ricky Craven | 1 | 0 |
| Bill Elliott | 0 | 6 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2025 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2024 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2023 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2022 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2021 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2020 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2019 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota |
| 2018 | Denny Hamlin (2020) | Toyota |
| 2017 | Denny Hamlin (2020) | Toyota |
| 2016 | Denny Hamlin (2017) | Toyota |
| 2015 | Denny Hamlin (2016?) | Toyota |
| 2014 | Denny Hamlin 2015? Sam Hornish, Jr. (one race-sub) | Toyota |
| 2013 | Denny Hamlin 2013+(injured) Mark Martin (1 race) Brian Vickers (4 races) | Toyota |
| 2012 | Denny Hamlin 2014 | Toyota |
| 2011 | Denny Hamlin 2011? | Toyota |
| 2010 | Denny Hamlin 2010 Casey Mears standby for 2 races | Toyota |
| 2009 | Denny Hamlin 2010 | Toyota |
| 2008 | Denny Hamlin 2010 | Toyota |
| 2007 | Denny Hamlin 2010 | Chevy |
| 2006 | Denny Hamilin ROTY | Chevy |
| 2005 | Terry Labonte J.J. Yeley Denny Hamilin | Chevy |
| 2002 | Brett Bodine | Ford |
| 2001 | Brett Bodine | Ford |
| 2000 | Brett Bodine | Ford |
| 1999 | Brett Bodine | Ford |
| 1998 | Brett Bodine | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #11 car in NASCAR?
The #11 has been driven by 13 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Denny Hamlin held the number the longest with 8 seasons. All-time, 13 drivers made at least one start in the #11.
Who was the most successful driver of the #11 car?
Denny Hamlin is the most successful driver of the #11 with 48 wins and 614 starts.
Who drives the #11 car in 2026?
Yes, Denny Hamlin drives the #11 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Toyota.
How many wins does the #11 car have in NASCAR history?
The #11 car has 231 wins, 169 poles, 815 top-5 finishes, and 1106 top-10 finishes across 2,164 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #11 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #11 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.