History of the #44 Car in NASCAR

1,012

Starts

Wins

Poles

157

Top-5s

325

Top-10s

The #44 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Lloyd Dane made their mark with 2 wins behind this number, and across 1,012 career starts, the #44 has found victory lane 13 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. J.J. Yeley 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: J.J. Yeley NY Racing Team · Chevy

Championship pedigree: Terry Labonte (1984) — See all champions

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver	Starts	Wins	Years
Dale Jarrett	29	0
Jim Paschal	25	1	1960-1962
Rex White	25	0	1957-1958
Larry Hess	25	0	1965-1967
Lloyd Dane	24	2	1957-1964
Jerry Nadeau	13	0
Jeff Purvis	10	0
David Reutimann	6	0
Curtis Turner	5	1	1953-1954
Greg Biffle	5	0
Christian Fittipaldi	4	0
Fred Lorenzen	3	0
David Pearson	2	0
Maurice Petty	2	0
Ron Hornaday	1	0
Tim Flock	1	0
Kenny Wallace	1	0
Joe Weatherly	1	0
Bobby Labonte	1	0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2026	J.J. Yeley	NY Racing Team	Chevy
2025	J.J. Yeley	NY Racing Team	Chevy	Green River Whiskey, PCNY, Wawa, Barnett Southern, Fanatics, Western States Flooring, Ultimate Tailgating RV, Syracuse Football NIL, National Fire Prevention Week, PCNY Concierge, Epoxy Depot
2024	J.J. Yeley	NY Racing Team	Chevy	100 Coconut Water, Urban Youth Racing School, Beard Vet Coffee, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, National Fire Protection Association, US Aviation Academy, Epoxy Depot
2010	?	Richard Petty Motorsports George N. Gillett, Jr. Ray Evernham Richard Petty Doug Yates Max Jones	Ford	?
2008	Dale Jarrett 6 races David Reutimann 32 races 2008	Michael Waltrip Racing Michael Waltrip Robert Kauffman Johnny Harris	Toyota	UPS Dow Automotive
2007	Dale Jarrett 2008	Michael Waltrip Racing	Toyota	UPS Dow Automotive
2002	Christian Fittiapadi Phoenix Greg Biffle Rockingham Steve Grissom Martinsville Ted Musgrave Atlanta	Petty Enterprises	Dodge	Georgia Pacific Brawny
2001	Buckshot Jones	Petty Enterprises	Dodge	Georgia Pacific Hot Wheels, Crown Fiber, Unisource
2000	Kyle Petty Steve Grissom	Petty Enterprises(PE)	Pontiac	Hot Wheels Sprint, Coca Cola, Red Lobster, OMP, Red Wing Shoes Cheerios
1999	Kyle Petty	Petty Enterprises	Pontiac	Hot Wheels Sprint Prepaid Foncards Driving Impressions Red Lobster Red Wing Shoes
1998	Kyle Petty	PE2	Pontiac	Hot Wheels NFL Players

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #44 car in NASCAR?

The #44 has been driven by 8 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). J.J. Yeley held the number the longest with 3 seasons. All-time, 19 drivers made at least one start in the #44.

Who was the most successful driver of the #44 car?

Lloyd Dane is the most successful driver of the #44 with 2 wins and 24 starts.

Who drives the #44 car in 2026?

Yes, J.J. Yeley drives the #44 for NY Racing Team in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.

How many wins does the #44 car have in NASCAR history?

The #44 car has 13 wins, 28 poles, 157 top-5 finishes, and 325 top-10 finishes across 1,012 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #44 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #44 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.