History of the #48 Car in NASCAR

1,739

Starts

Wins

Poles

418

Top-5s

804

Top-10s

There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #48. With 92 trips to victory lane across 1,739 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Jimmie Johnson made it immortal with 83 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 7 championships were won behind the wheel of the #48. Today, Alex Bowman carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.

2026 Driver: Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports · Chevy

Championship pedigree: Jimmie Johnson (2006), Jimmie Johnson (2007), Jimmie Johnson (2008), Jimmie Johnson (2009), Jimmie Johnson (2010), Jimmie Johnson (2013), Jimmie Johnson (2016) — See all champions

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver	Starts	Wins
Jimmie Johnson	686	83
Trevor Boys	53	0
Lennie Pond	11	0
Greg Sacks	9	0
Slick Johnson	7	0
Noah Gragson	5	0
Tiny Lund	5	0
Jim Paschal	4	0
Joe Weatherly	2	0
Bill Norton	1	1
Alex Bowman	0	8

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2026	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (all races) (2028)
2025	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (all races) (2028), Best Friends Society
2024	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (all races) (2028), Best Friends Society
2023	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (all races) (2028)
2022	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (all races) (2023)
2021	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (2023), Best Friends Animal Society
2020	Jimmie Johnson (2020)	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (2023)
2019	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Ally Financial (2023)
2018	Jimmie Johnson (2020) (2006,2007,2008,2009 2010,2013,2016 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Pro Services (2018)
2017	Jimmie Johnson (2017) (2006,2007,2008,2009 2010,2013,2016 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools Lowe’s ProServices Jimmie Johnson Foundation (2018)
2016	Jimmie Johnson (2017) (2006,2007,2008 2009,2010,2013 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools Lowe’s ProServices Lowe’s Red Vest Jimmie Johnson Foundation (2018)
2015	Jimmie Johnson (2017) (2006,2007,2008 2009,2010,2013 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools Lowe’s ProServices Lowe’s Red Vest (2017)
2014	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006,2007,2008 2009,2010,2013 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools 2013
2013	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006, 2007, 2008 2009,2010 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools 2015
2012	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006, 2007 2008, 2009, 2010 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools 2013 Jimmie Johnson Foundation (Auto Club)
2011	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006, 2007 2008, 2009, 2010 Champ)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools, MyLowes
2010	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006, 2007 2008, 2009 Champion)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools
2009	Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006,2007,2008 Champion)	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt Tools
2008	Jimmie Johnson 2010	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvement Kobalt ToolsQuaker State
2007	Jimmie Johnson 2010	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State
2006	Jimmie Johnson 2010	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State
2005	Jimmie Johnson	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State
2004	Jimmie Johnson	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State
2003	Jimmie Johnson	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State
2002	Jimmie Johnson ROTY	Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon	Chevy	Lowe’s Home Improvent Quaker State

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #48 car in NASCAR?

The #48 has been driven by 13 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Alex Bowman held the number the longest with 6 seasons. All-time, 11 drivers made at least one start in the #48.

Who was the most successful driver of the #48 car?

Jimmie Johnson is the most successful driver of the #48 with 83 wins and 686 starts.

Who drives the #48 car in 2026?

Yes, Alex Bowman drives the #48 for Hendrick Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.

How many wins does the #48 car have in NASCAR history?

The #48 car has 92 wins, 43 poles, 418 top-5 finishes, and 804 top-10 finishes across 1,739 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #48 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #48 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.