History of the #28 Car in NASCAR

1,032
Starts
76
Wins
94
Poles
299
Top-5s
437
Top-10s

There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #28. With 76 trips to victory lane across 1,032 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Bobby Allison made it immortal with 5 wins, but the lineage runs deep.

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver Starts Wins
Ernie Irvan 92 2
Eddie Skinner 68 0
Bobby Allison 31 5
Dale Jarrett 31 1
Earl Brooks 24 0
Kenny Wallace 10 0
Lake Speed 3 0
Chad Little 3 0
Junior Johnson 1 0
Buddy Baker 0 5

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2002 Ricky Rudd Ford
2001 Ricky Rudd Ford
2000 Ricky Rudd Ford
1999 Kenny Irwin, Jr Ford
1998 Kenny Irwin, Jr Ford

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #28 car in NASCAR?
The #28 has been driven by 2 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ricky Rudd held the number the longest with 3 seasons. All-time, 10 drivers made at least one start in the #28.
Who was the most successful driver of the #28 car?
Bobby Allison is the most successful driver of the #28 with 5 wins and 31 starts.
Who drives the #28 car in 2026?
The #28 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 #28 car have in NASCAR history?
The #28 car has 76 wins, 94 poles, 299 top-5 finishes, and 437 top-10 finishes across 1,032 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #28 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #28 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.