History of the #49 Car in NASCAR
665
Starts
7
Wins
8
Poles
76
Top-5s
160
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #49 has done the hard miles. Across 665 starts, this number has earned 7 trips to victory lane. Jim Paschal led the charge with 1 win. The #49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Smith | 27 | 0 |
| Doug Moore | 16 | 0 |
| Jim Paschal | 5 | 1 |
| Jason Leffler | 3 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 2 | 0 |
| Glenn Jarrett | 2 | 0 |
| Jimmy Pardue | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Turner | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Flock | 1 | 0 |
| Wendell Scott | 1 | 0 |
| Ned Jarrett | 1 | 0 |
| Lennie Pond | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Chad Finchum | Toyota |
| 2007 | John Andretti Ken Schrader (Indy) Mike Bliss Chad Chaffin (NHIS & Chi) Larry Foyt (Daytona-July) Kluas Graf (road courses) | Dodge |
| 2006 | Mile Bliss Chris Cook (Sonoma) | Dodge |
| 2005 | Ken Schrader 2006 | Dodge |
| 2004 | Ken Schrader | Dodge |
| 2003 | Ken Schrader | Dodge |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #49 car in NASCAR?
The #49 has been driven by 5 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ken Schrader held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 12 drivers made at least one start in the #49.
Who was the most successful driver of the #49 car?
Jim Paschal is the most successful driver of the #49 with 1 wins and 5 starts.
Who drives the #49 car in 2026?
The #49 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 #49 car have in NASCAR history?
The #49 car has 7 wins, 8 poles, 76 top-5 finishes, and 160 top-10 finishes across 665 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #49 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #49 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.