History of the #16 Car in NASCAR

1,156

Starts

Wins

Poles

175

Top-5s

348

Top-10s

The #16 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Greg Biffle made their mark with 19 wins behind this number, and across 1,156 career starts, the #16 has found victory lane 33 times. A.J. Allmendinger keeps the tradition alive today, adding new chapters to this number's story. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.

2026 Driver: A.J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing · Chevy

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver	Starts	Wins	Years
Greg Biffle	504	19
Wally Dallenbach Jr.	59	0	1992-1993
Darel Dieringer	52	16	1963-1966
Tiny Lund	26	0
Noah Gragson	10	0
Daniel Hemric	8	0
Roy Yarbrough	6	0
Elmo Langley	5	0
Morgan Shepherd	4	0
Joe Weatherly	3	0
Ralph Earnhardt	3	0
Fireball Roberts	1	0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2026	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	Celsius (9 races), LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Action Industries, Grizzly Nicotine Pouches (13 races), Campers Inn RV
2025	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	CELSIUS, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Action Industries, Black’s Tire, Grizzly Nicotine Pouches (4 races), Campers Inn RV, Big Sipz
2024	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	CELSIUS, Alloy Employer Services, Western States Flooring, Safety Culture, Mountain Dew/Cheetos, WeatherTech, Chevy Accessories, Sea Best Seafood, Wendy’s, Action Industries, projectwyoming.com, LeafFilter, Campers Inn RV, Kafka Conveyors, Cirkul, Car Bravo, Acceptance Insurance, Barger Precast, FitRx, Worldwide Express
2023	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	Action Industries, Nutrien Ag Solutions, CELSIUS, Farmsmart, Gain, Black’s Tire, Campers Inn RV, Gabriel Glas, Bath Planet, Dyna-Gro Seed, Barger Precast
2022	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	CURE Token, ChevyLiners.com / Chevy Truck Month / Chevy, Heritage Pool Supply Group, Poppy Bank, South Point Hotel & Casino, Action Industries, Majestic Steel, AG1, Andy’s Frozen Custard, SciPlay, Charlotte Knights, Cirkul, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Celsius, Pardon my Cheesesteak
2021	Kaz Grala	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	Hyperice, Goettl, SciPlay/Jackpot Party Casino
2020	Justin Haley	Kaulig Racing	Chevy	Fraternal Order of Eagles
2016	Greg Biffle (2016)	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush John Henry	Ford	KFC Cheez-ItKleen Performance Products Ford EcoBoost Performance Plus Motor Oil NESN Fuel Roush Performance Hooters
2015	Greg Biffle (2016+)	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	Ortho Cheez-It Safety-Kleen
2014	Greg Biffle 2014	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M (~29 races) 2014 American Red Cross MeguiarsScotch Fastenal (1 race) Ortho Fire Ant Killer (3 races)
2013	Greg Biffle 2014	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M (~29 races) 2014 American Red Cross (2 races) Meguiars
2012	Greg Biffle 2014	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M (29 races) 2014 Red Cross (2 races) Meguiars (Las Vegas)
2011	Greg Biffle 2014	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M, Valvoline NextGen, Sherwin Williams
2010	Greg Biffle 2011	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M, Post-It, Red Cross U.S. Census (3 races)
2009	Greg Biffle 2011	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M
2008	Greg Biffle 2008	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	3M (23 races) DISH Network (11 races)
2007	Greg Biffle 2008	Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush	Ford	Ameriquest (? races) Aflac (4 races)? 3M (7 races) DISH Network (12 races) Jackson Hewitt (3 races)Valvoline
2006	Greg Biffle 2008	Jack Roush	Ford	Army National Guard Subway Post-It, Travelodge, Jackson Hewitt
2005	Greg Biffle 2008	Jack Roush	Ford	Army National Guard Post-It (10 races) Charter Communications, Travelodge, Jackson Hewitt
2004	Greg Biffle	Jack Roush	Ford	?Army National Guard, ?Subway, ?Travelodge, ?Jackson Hewitt
2003	Greg Biffle ROTY	Jack Roush	Ford	Grainger
2001	disbanded	Roush Racing	Ford	x
2000	Kevin Lepage	Geoff Smith/ Roush Racing	Ford	FamilyClick.com
1999	Kevin Lepage	Geoff Smith/ Roush Racing	Ford	TV Guide Hardee’s
1998	Kevin Lepage	Geoff Smith/ Roush Racing	Ford	Primestar

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #16 car in NASCAR?

The #16 has been driven by 12 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). A.J. Allmendinger held the number the longest with 5 seasons. All-time, 12 drivers made at least one start in the #16.

Who was the most successful driver of the #16 car?

Greg Biffle is the most successful driver of the #16 with 19 wins and 504 starts.

Who drives the #16 car in 2026?

Yes, A.J. Allmendinger drives the #16 for Kaulig Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.

How many wins does the #16 car have in NASCAR history?

The #16 car has 33 wins, 30 poles, 175 top-5 finishes, and 348 top-10 finishes across 1,156 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #16 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #16 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.