History of the #31 Car in NASCAR
1,249
Starts
8
Wins
10
Poles
100
Top-5s
310
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #31 has done the hard miles. Across 1,249 starts, this number has earned 8 trips to victory lane. Ryan Newman led the charge with 0 wins. The #31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Newman | 180 | 0 |
| Mike Skinner | 156 | 0 |
| Jim Vandiver | 59 | 0 |
| Justin Haley | 36 | 0 |
| Cale Yarborough | 12 | 0 |
| Ralph Earnhardt | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Ruttman | 9 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 2 | 0 |
| Johnny Beauchamp | 2 | 0 |
| Curtis Crider | 1 | 0 |
| Slick Johnson | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Daniel Hemric | Chevy |
| 2023 | Justin Haley | Chevy |
| 2022 | Justin Haley | Chevy |
| 2020 | ? | Chevy |
| 2019 | Tyler Reddick | Chevy |
| 2018 | Ryan Newman (2018+) | Chevy |
| 2017 | Ryan Newman (2017+) | Chevy |
| 2016 | Ryan Newman (2017+) | Chevy |
| 2015 | Ryan Newman (2016) | Chevy |
| 2014 | Ryan Newman 2016 | Chevy |
| 2013 | Jeff Burton 2014 | Chevy 2013 |
| 2012 | Jeff Burton 2014+ | Chevy |
| 2011 | Jeff Burton 2014 | Chevy |
| 2010 | Jeff Burton 2011 | Chevy |
| 2009 | Jeff Burton 2010 | Chevy |
| 2008 | Jeff Burton 2010 | Chevy |
| 2007 | Jeff Burton 2010 | Chevy |
| 2006 | Jeff Burton 2007 | Chevy |
| 2005 | Jeff Burton 2007 | Chevy |
| 2004 | Robby Gordon | Chevy |
| 2003 | Robby Gordon | Chevy |
| 2002 | Robby Gordon | Chevy |
| 2001 | Robby Gordon Jeff Green | Chevy |
| 2000 | Mike Skinner | Chevy |
| 1999 | Mike Skinner | Chevy |
| 1998 | Mike Skinner | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #31 car in NASCAR?
The #31 has been driven by 16 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Jeff Burton 2010 held the number the longest with 3 seasons. All-time, 11 drivers made at least one start in the #31.
Who was the most successful driver of the #31 car?
Ryan Newman is the most successful driver of the #31 with 0 wins and 180 starts.
Who drives the #31 car in 2026?
The #31 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 #31 car have in NASCAR history?
The #31 car has 8 wins, 10 poles, 100 top-5 finishes, and 310 top-10 finishes across 1,249 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #31 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #31 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.