History of the #23 Car in NASCAR
966
Starts
4
Wins
9
Poles
48
Top-5s
121
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #23 has done the hard miles. Across 966 starts, this number has earned 4 trips to victory lane. Frank Mundy led the charge with 2 wins. The #23 is the kind of number that shows up every Sunday, runs every lap, and reminds you that in racing, persistence is its own kind of glory. Bubba Wallace keeps that blue-collar spirit alive today.
2026 Driver: Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing · Toyota
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Spencer | 157 | 0 |
| Doug Yates | 61 | 0 |
| Kenny Wallace | 46 | 0 |
| Bubba Wallace | 36 | 0 |
| Alex Bowman | 36 | 0 |
| David Ragan | 36 | 0 |
| Michael Waltrip | 33 | 0 |
| Frank Mundy | 24 | 2 |
| Corey Lajoie | 16 | 0 |
| Al Keller | 15 | 1 |
| Gray Gaulding | 14 | 0 |
| Jeb Burton | 11 | 0 |
| Ty Gibbs | 9 | 0 |
| Joey Gase | 4 | 0 |
| Alon Day | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Sieg | 1 | 0 |
| Butch Gilliland | 1 | 0 |
| Frank Kimmel | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Johnson | 1 | 0 |
| Ned Jarrett | 1 | 0 |
| Terry Labonte | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2025 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2024 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2023 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2022 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2021 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota |
| 2019 | ? | Toyota |
| 2018 | Gray Gaulding J.J. Yeley Blake Jones Alon Day | Toyota |
| 2017 | Corey LaJoie Joey Gase(i) (3 races) Ryan Sieg(i) Alon Day | Toyota |
| 2016 | David Ragan | Toyota |
| 2015 | Jeb Burton (ROTY) | Toyota |
| 2003 | Kenny Wallace | Dodge |
| 2002 | Kenny Wallace Scott Wimmer (Talladega) | Dodge |
| 2001 | Hut Stricklin | Dodge |
| 2000 | Boris Said | Chevy |
| 1999 | Jimmy Spencer | Ford |
| 1998 | Jimmy Spencer | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #23 car in NASCAR?
The #23 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Bubba Wallace held the number the longest with 6 seasons. All-time, 21 drivers made at least one start in the #23.
Who was the most successful driver of the #23 car?
Frank Mundy is the most successful driver of the #23 with 2 wins and 24 starts.
Who drives the #23 car in 2026?
Yes, Bubba Wallace drives the #23 for 23XI Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Toyota.
How many wins does the #23 car have in NASCAR history?
The #23 car has 4 wins, 9 poles, 48 top-5 finishes, and 121 top-10 finishes across 966 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #23 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #23 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.