History of the #45 Car in NASCAR
866
Starts
8
Wins
8
Poles
58
Top-5s
147
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #45 has done the hard miles. Across 866 starts, this number has earned 8 trips to victory lane. Baxter Price led the charge with 0 wins. The #45 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. Tyler Reddick keeps that blue-collar spirit alive today.
2026 Driver: Tyler Reddick 23XI Racing · Toyota
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Price | 85 | 0 |
| Eddie Pagan | 50 | 0 |
| Kurt Busch | 20 | 0 |
| Vic Parsons | 17 | 0 |
| Bud Moore | 13 | 0 |
| David Green | 9 | 0 |
| Ty Gibbs | 6 | 0 |
| Elmo Langley | 4 | 0 |
| John Andretti | 4 | 0 |
| Tiny Lund | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Weatherly | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Ruttman | 1 | 0 |
| Cale Yarborough | 1 | 0 |
| Ron Hornaday | 1 | 0 |
| Wally Dallenbach | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Wallace | 1 | 0 |
| Ken Ragan | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Fittipaldi | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota |
| 2025 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota |
| 2024 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota |
| 2008 | Kyle Petty Chad McCumbee (1 race) Terry Labonte (7 races) | Dodge |
| 2007 | Kyle Petty John Andretti (four races) Chad McCumbee (Pocono in June) | Dodge |
| 2006 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 2005 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 2004 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 2003 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 2002 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 2001 | Kyle Petty | Dodge |
| 1999 | David Green | Pontiac |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #45 car in NASCAR?
The #45 has been driven by 5 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Kyle Petty held the number the longest with 6 seasons. All-time, 18 drivers made at least one start in the #45.
Who was the most successful driver of the #45 car?
Baxter Price is the most successful driver of the #45 with 0 wins and 85 starts.
Who drives the #45 car in 2026?
Yes, Tyler Reddick drives the #45 for 23XI Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Toyota.
How many wins does the #45 car have in NASCAR history?
The #45 car has 8 wins, 8 poles, 58 top-5 finishes, and 147 top-10 finishes across 866 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #45 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #45 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.