History of the #39 Car in NASCAR

422
Starts
4
Wins
12
Poles
46
Top-5s
135
Top-10s

Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #39 has done the hard miles. Across 422 starts, this number has earned 4 trips to victory lane. Ryan Newman led the charge with 0 wins. The #39 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
Blackie Wangerin 26 0
Roy Yarbrough 7 0
Scott Pruett 4 0
David Stremme 3 0
Scott Lagasse 2 0
Bob Welborn 2 0
Reed Sorenson 1 0
David Pearson 1 0
Jim Sauter 1 0
Rich Bickle 1 0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2013 Ryan Newman 2013 Chevy
2012 Ryan Newman 2013 Chevy
2011 Ryan Newman 2011 Chevy
2010 Ryan Newman Chevy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #39 car in NASCAR?
The #39 has been driven by 3 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ryan Newman 2013 held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 11 drivers made at least one start in the #39.
Who was the most successful driver of the #39 car?
Ryan Newman is the most successful driver of the #39 with 0 wins and 180 starts.
Who drives the #39 car in 2026?
The #39 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 #39 car have in NASCAR history?
The #39 car has 4 wins, 12 poles, 46 top-5 finishes, and 135 top-10 finishes across 422 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #39 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #39 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.