History of the #12 Car in NASCAR
1,515
Starts
65
Wins
96
Poles
338
Top-5s
574
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #12. With 65 trips to victory lane across 1,515 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Ryan Blaney made it immortal with 9 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 1 championship were won behind the wheel of the #12. Today, Ryan Blaney carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Ryan Blaney Team Penske · Ford
Championship pedigree: Ryan Blaney (2023) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Allison | 170 | 0 |
| Neil Bonnett | 102 | 3 |
| Derrike Cope | 72 | 0 |
| Ralph Moody | 42 | 5 |
| Joe Weatherly | 36 | 3 |
| Donnie Allison | 24 | 0 |
| Roy Yarbrough | 14 | 0 |
| Harry Gant | 10 | 0 |
| Jim Paschal | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Wallace | 8 | 0 |
| Tim Richmond | 8 | 0 |
| Dan Gurney | 3 | 0 |
| Tiny Lund | 2 | 0 |
| Fireball Roberts | 1 | 0 |
| Glen Wood | 1 | 0 |
| Eli Vukovich | 1 | 0 |
| David Pearson | 1 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Blaney | 0 | 9 |
| Jeremy Mayfield | 0 | 3 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2025 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2024 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2023 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2022 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2021 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2020 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2019 | Ryan Blaney | Ford |
| 2011 | ? | Dodge |
| 2010 | Brad Keselowski | Dodge |
| 2009 | David Stremme | Dodge |
| 2008 | Ryan Newman 2008 | Dodge |
| 2007 | Ryan Newman 2008 | Dodge |
| 2006 | Ryan Newman 2012 | Dodge |
| 2005 | Ryan Newman 2112 | Dodge |
| 2004 | Ryan Newman | Dodge |
| 2003 | Ryan Newman | Dodge |
| 2002 | Ryan Newman | Ford |
| 2002 | CLOSED | x |
| 2001 | Mike Wallace | Ford |
| 2000 | Jeremy Mayfield | Ford |
| 1999 | Jeremy Mayfield | Ford |
| 1998 | Jeremy Mayfield | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #12 car in NASCAR?
The #12 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ryan Blaney held the number the longest with 8 seasons. All-time, 20 drivers made at least one start in the #12.
Who was the most successful driver of the #12 car?
Ryan Blaney is the most successful driver of the #12 with 9 wins and 0 starts.
Who drives the #12 car in 2026?
Yes, Ryan Blaney drives the #12 for Team Penske in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Ford.
How many wins does the #12 car have in NASCAR history?
The #12 car has 65 wins, 96 poles, 338 top-5 finishes, and 574 top-10 finishes across 1,515 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #12 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #12 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.