History of the #33 Car in NASCAR
1,162
Starts
23
Wins
24
Poles
147
Top-5s
306
Top-10s
The #33 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Harry Gant made their mark with 18 wins behind this number, and across 1,162 career starts, the #33 has found victory lane 23 times. Austin Hill keeps the tradition alive today, adding new chapters to this number's story. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.
2026 Driver: Austin Hill Richard Childress Racing · Chevy
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Gant | 397 | 18 |
| Jeffrey Earnhardt | 34 | 0 |
| Wayne Smith | 33 | 0 |
| Roy Mayne | 20 | 0 |
| George Green | 20 | 0 |
| Austin Cindric | 7 | 0 |
| Todd Bodine | 4 | 0 |
| Greg Sacks | 4 | 0 |
| Bobby Hamilton Jr. | 3 | 0 |
| David Pearson | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Annett | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Pruett | 1 | 0 |
| Phil Parsons | 1 | 0 |
| Wally Dallenbach Jr. | 1 | 0 |
| Hermie Sadler | 1 | 0 |
| Clint Bowyer | 0 | 3 |
| Lou Figaro | 0 | 1 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Austin Hill | Chevy |
| 2025 | Austin Hill | Chevy |
| 2024 | Austin Hill | Chevy |
| 2023 | Brodie Kostecki | Chevy |
| 2022 | Austin Hill | Chevy |
| 2021 | Austin Cindric | Ford |
| 2017 | Jeffrey Earnhardt Boris Said | Chevy |
| 2015 | Ty Dillon(i)(4 races) Brian Scott(i)(RCR) Alex Kennedy(CS) ROTY Derek White Travis Kvapil Mike Bliss Ryan Ellis Michael Annett | Chevy |
| 2014 | Brian Scott(i) Ty Dillon(i)(RCR) Timmy Hill David Stremme Alex Kennedy (3 races) Bobby Labonte (2000 Champ)(Daytona-July) Morgan Shephard (NHMS-July) Travis Kvapil (1 race) | Chevy |
| 2013 | Landon Cassill Tony Raines(i) Austin Dillon(i) Ron Fellows (road races) Brian Scott(i) | Chevy |
| 2011 | Clint Bowyer 2011 | Chevy |
| 2010 | Clint Bowyer 2011 | Chevy |
| 2002 | Mike Wallace | Chevy |
| 2001 | Joe Nemechek | Chevy |
| 2000 | Joe Nemechek | Chevy |
| 1999 | Kenny Schrader | Chevy |
| 1998 | Kenny Schrader | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #33 car in NASCAR?
The #33 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Austin Hill held the number the longest with 4 seasons. All-time, 17 drivers made at least one start in the #33.
Who was the most successful driver of the #33 car?
Harry Gant is the most successful driver of the #33 with 18 wins and 397 starts.
Who drives the #33 car in 2026?
Yes, Austin Hill drives the #33 for Richard Childress Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.
How many wins does the #33 car have in NASCAR history?
The #33 car has 23 wins, 24 poles, 147 top-5 finishes, and 306 top-10 finishes across 1,162 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #33 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #33 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.