History of the #27 Car in NASCAR
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Not every number finds victory lane, but that doesn't mean there isn't a story to tell. The #27 has made 1 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history. Loris Hezemans carried this number the longest with 2 seasons. In a sport built on grit and determination, the #27 represents the heart of the independent racer.
Championship pedigree: Rusty Wallace (1989) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Menard | 252 | 1 |
| Junior Johnson | 98 | 0 |
| Tim Richmond | 88 | 0 |
| Benny Parsons | 62 | 0 |
| Donnie Allison | 52 | 5 |
| Cale Yarborough | 48 | 5 |
| Hut Stricklin | 30 | 0 |
| Elton Sawyer | 28 | 0 |
| Sam Sommers | 27 | 0 |
| Jimmy Florian | 15 | 1 |
| Gray Gaulding | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Nemechek | 5 | 0 |
| Ross Chastain | 3 | 0 |
| Quin Houff | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Spencer | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Sieg | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Bilicki | 1 | 0 |
| Cody Ware | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Sacks | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Loris Hezemans | Ford |
| 2022 | Loris Hezemans | Ford |
| 2019 | Reed Sorenson | Chevy |
| 2017 | Paul Menard (2017) | Chevy |
| 2016 | Paul Menard (2016) | Chevy |
| 2015 | Paul Menard (2016) | Chevy |
| 2014 | Paul Menard 2016 | Chevy |
| 2013 | Paul Menard 2016 | Chevy 2013 |
| 2012 | Paul Menard 2013 | Chevy |
| 2001 | Operations Suspended | Pontiac |
| 2000 | Mike Bliss ROTY | Pontiac |
| 1999 | Lance Hooper | Pontiac |
| 1998 | ? | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #27 car in NASCAR?
The #27 has been driven by 10 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Loris Hezemans held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 19 drivers made at least one start in the #27.
Who was the most successful driver of the #27 car?
Donnie Allison is the most successful driver of the #27 with 5 wins and 52 starts.
Who drives the #27 car in 2026?
The #27 does not appear to have a full-time entry in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season based on current team data.
How many wins does the #27 car have in NASCAR history?
The #27 car has 0 wins, 0 poles, 0 top-5 finishes, and 0 top-10 finishes across 1 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #27 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #27 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.