History of the #24 Car in NASCAR
1,665
Starts
103
Wins
97
Poles
427
Top-5s
743
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #24. With 103 trips to victory lane across 1,665 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Jeff Gordon made it immortal with 93 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 4 championships were won behind the wheel of the #24. Today, William Byron carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: William Byron Hendrick Motorsports · Chevy
Championship pedigree: Jeff Gordon (1995), Jeff Gordon (1997), Jeff Gordon (1998), Jeff Gordon (2001) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gordon | 449 | 0 |
| Bobby Allison | 11 | 0 |
| Lennie Pond | 11 | 0 |
| Bob Welborn | 8 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 7 | 0 |
| Dick Trickle | 6 | 0 |
| Tiny Lund | 3 | 0 |
| Butch Gilliland | 3 | 0 |
| Kenny Wallace | 3 | 0 |
| Glen Wood | 1 | 0 |
| Richard Petty | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Turner | 1 | 0 |
| Jeff Gordon | 0 | 93 |
| William Byron | 0 | 6 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2025 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2024 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2023 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2022 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2021 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2020 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2019 | William Byron | Chevy |
| 2017 | Chase Elliott (2018) | Chevy |
| 2016 | Chase Elliott (ROTY) | Chevy |
| 2015 | Jeff Gordon 2015/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 champ) | Chevy |
| 2014 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2013 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2012 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2011 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2010 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2009 | Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion) | Chevy |
| 2008 | Jeff Gordon lifetime | Chevy |
| 2007 | Jeff Gordon lifetime | Chevy |
| 2006 | Jeff Gordon lifetime | Chevy |
| 2005 | Jeff Gordon lifetime | Chevy |
| 2004 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 2003 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 2002 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 2001 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 2000 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 1999 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
| 1998 | Jeff Gordon | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #24 car in NASCAR?
The #24 has been driven by 7 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). William Byron held the number the longest with 8 seasons. All-time, 14 drivers made at least one start in the #24.
Who was the most successful driver of the #24 car?
Jeff Gordon is the most successful driver of the #24 with 93 wins and 0 starts.
Who drives the #24 car in 2026?
Yes, William Byron drives the #24 for Hendrick Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.
How many wins does the #24 car have in NASCAR history?
The #24 car has 103 wins, 97 poles, 427 top-5 finishes, and 743 top-10 finishes across 1,665 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #24 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #24 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.