History of the #40 Car in NASCAR

948

Starts

Wins

Poles

Top-5s

142

Top-10s

Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #40 has done the hard miles. Across 948 starts, this number has earned 9 trips to victory lane. Pete Hamilton led the charge with 3 wins. The #40 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. Justin Allgaier keeps that blue-collar spirit alive today.

2026 Driver: Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports · Chevy

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver	Starts	Wins	Years
Sterling Marlin	274	0	1999-2005
Robby Gordon	22	0
Pete Hamilton	15	3
Tony Raines	12	0
Landon Cassill	12	0
Slick Johnson	11	0
Dario Franchitti	10	0
Rex White	4	0
Tim Richmond	4	0
Bobby Allison	4	0
Ricky Rudd	3	0
Joe Weatherly	1	0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2026	Justin Allgaier	JR Motorsports	Chevy	Traveller Whiskey
2025	Justin Allgaier	JR Motorsports	Chevy	Traveller Whiskey
2015	Landon Cassill	Joe Falk Mike Hillman, Sr. Gordon Smith Hillman Smith Motorsports	Chevy	Snap Fitness (5 races) Carsforsale.com (6 races) CRC Industries (5 races) Justin Original Workboots (2 races)
2014	Landon Cassill(i)	Joe Falk Mike Hillman, Sr.	Chevy	Newtown Building Supplies (8 races) Carsforsale.com (5 races) CRC Brakleen /Automotive (4 races) Atlantic Plumbing and Utilities Gallery Furniture (Texas) Snap Fitness (4 races)
2007	David Stremme	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light (18 races) Tums (1 race) Target (1 race)Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya
2006	David Stremme ROTY Scott Pruett (Sonoma)	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light (19 races) Lonestar (17 races Target, Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya
2005	Sterling Marlin 2005	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light Target, Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya, Prilosec
2004	Sterling Marlin	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light Target, Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya, Prilosec
2003	Sterling Marlin	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light Target, Snap-On, Kennametal,Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya
2002	Sterling Marlin Jamie McMurray Mike Bliss (Martinsville)	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light Target, Snap-On, Kennametal
2001	Sterling Marlin	Chip Ganassi Felix Sabates	Dodge	Coor’s Light Target, Snap-On
2000	Sterling Marlin	Felix Sabates	Chevy	Coor’s Light Prolong, PPG Matco Tools
1999	Sterling Marlin	Felix Sabates	Chevy	Coor’s Light Prolong, PPG Matco Tools
1998	Sterling Marlin	Felix Sabates	Chevy	Coor’s Light Prolong, PPG Matco Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #40 car in NASCAR?

The #40 has been driven by 8 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Sterling Marlin held the number the longest with 6 seasons. All-time, 12 drivers made at least one start in the #40.

Who was the most successful driver of the #40 car?

Pete Hamilton is the most successful driver of the #40 with 3 wins and 15 starts.

Who drives the #40 car in 2026?

Yes, Justin Allgaier drives the #40 for JR Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.

How many wins does the #40 car have in NASCAR history?

The #40 car has 9 wins, 4 poles, 46 top-5 finishes, and 142 top-10 finishes across 948 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #40 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #40 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.