History of the #30 Car in NASCAR

1,061
Starts
1
Wins
8
Poles
44
Top-5s
188
Top-10s

Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #30 has done the hard miles. Across 1,061 starts, this number has earned 1 trip to victory lane. David Stremme led the charge with 0 wins. The #30 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.

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver Starts Wins
David Stremme 71 0
Michael Waltrip 62 0
Johnny Benson 62 0
Derrike Cope 39 0
Josh Wise 28 0
Dave Blaney 8 0
Jeff Green 7 0
Tiny Lund 7 0
Todd Bodine 7 0
Cale Yarborough 3 0
Friday Hassler 3 0
Gray Gaulding 2 0
Ned Jarrett 2 0
Jim Paschal 1 0
Elmo Langley 1 0
Buddy Baker 1 0
Buckshot Jones 1 0
Jim Inglebright 1 0
Bob Welborn 1 0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2023 ? Chevy
2013 Cole Whitt Kevin Swindell Parker Kligerman Michael Waltrip (Daytona 500) Toyota
2004 Jeff Burton Chevy
2003 Steve Park Chevy
2002 Jeff Green Chevy
1999 Todd Bodine Pontiac
1998 Derrike Cope Pontiac

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #30 car in NASCAR?
The #30 has been driven by 7 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). ? held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 19 drivers made at least one start in the #30.
Who was the most successful driver of the #30 car?
David Stremme is the most successful driver of the #30 with 0 wins and 71 starts.
Who drives the #30 car in 2026?
The #30 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 #30 car have in NASCAR history?
The #30 car has 1 wins, 8 poles, 44 top-5 finishes, and 188 top-10 finishes across 1,061 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #30 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #30 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.