History of the #21 Car in NASCAR
1,723
Starts
92
Wins
113
Poles
331
Top-5s
562
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #21. With 92 trips to victory lane across 1,723 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. David Pearson made it immortal with 43 wins, but the lineage runs deep. Today, Josh Berry carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Josh Berry Wood Brothers Racing · Ford
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| David Pearson | 157 | 43 |
| Elliott Sadler | 139 | 1 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 121 | 1 |
| Neil Bonnett | 114 | 9 |
| Ricky Rudd | 108 | 8 |
| Michael Waltrip | 95 | 8 |
| Marvin Panch | 80 | 8 |
| Cale Yarborough | 77 | 13 |
| Paul Menard | 72 | 0 |
| Harrison Burton | 72 | 0 |
| Bill Elliott | 64 | 1 |
| Kyle Petty | 58 | 1 |
| Trevor Bayne | 58 | 1 |
| Dale Jarrett | 53 | 1 |
| Ken Schrader | 48 | 1 |
| Glen Wood | 44 | 1 |
| Buddy Baker | 42 | 1 |
| Laird Bruner | 19 | 1 |
| Ryan Blaney | 16 | 0 |
| Curtis Turner | 15 | 1 |
| Donnie Allison | 11 | 1 |
| Tiny Lund | 7 | 1 |
| Speedy Thompson | 5 | 2 |
| Junior Johnson | 4 | 0 |
| Harold Kite | 3 | 1 |
| Tim Flock | 2 | 1 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 1 | 0 |
| Boris Said | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Josh Berry | Ford |
| 2025 | Josh Berry | Ford |
| 2024 | Harrison Burton | Ford |
| 2023 | Harrison Burton | Ford |
| 2022 | Harrison Burton | Ford |
| 2021 | Matt DiBenedetto | Ford |
| 2020 | Matt DiBenedetto | Ford |
| 2019 | Paul Menard | Ford |
| 2018 | Paul Menard | Ford |
| 2008 | Bill Elliott (17 races) Jon Wood (? races) Marcos Ambrose (8 races) Johnny Sauter (Las Vegas) Jeff Green (Martinsville) | Ford |
| 2007 | Bill Elliott (until in top 35) Ken Schrader | Ford |
| 2006 | Ken Schrader | Ford |
| 2005 | Ricky Rudd 2005 | Ford |
| 2004 | Ricky Rudd | Ford |
| 2003 | Ricky Rudd | Ford |
| 2002 | Elliott Sadler | Ford |
| 2001 | Elliott Sadler | Ford |
| 2000 | Elliott Sadler | Ford |
| 1999 | Elliott Sadler ROTY | Ford |
| 1998 | ?Michael Waltrip | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #21 car in NASCAR?
The #21 has been driven by 12 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Harrison Burton held the number the longest with 3 seasons. All-time, 28 drivers made at least one start in the #21.
Who was the most successful driver of the #21 car?
David Pearson is the most successful driver of the #21 with 43 wins and 157 starts.
Who drives the #21 car in 2026?
Yes, Josh Berry drives the #21 for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Ford.
How many wins does the #21 car have in NASCAR history?
The #21 car has 92 wins, 113 poles, 331 top-5 finishes, and 562 top-10 finishes across 1,723 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #21 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #21 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.