History of the #51 Car in NASCAR
714
Starts
2
Wins
4
Poles
22
Top-5s
60
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #51 has done the hard miles. Across 714 starts, this number has earned 2 trips to victory lane. Gober Sosebee led the charge with 2 wins. The #51 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. Cody Ware keeps that blue-collar spirit alive today.
2026 Driver: Cody Ware Rick Ware Racing · Chevrolet
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Ware | 92 | 0 |
| Dub Simpson | 31 | 0 |
| Joey Gase | 29 | 0 |
| Kurt Busch | 29 | 0 |
| Stan Meserve | 28 | 0 |
| Jeff Purvis | 25 | 0 |
| Landon Cassill | 21 | 0 |
| Bob Cooper | 17 | 0 |
| Timmy Hill | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Custer | 9 | 0 |
| Ryan Newman | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Smithley | 6 | 0 |
| Neil Bonnett | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Rhodes | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Bilicki | 5 | 0 |
| Todd Gilliland | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Black Jr. | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Weatherman | 2 | 0 |
| Andy Lally | 2 | 0 |
| Zane Smith | 1 | 0 |
| Boris Said | 1 | 0 |
| Gober Sosebee | 0 | 2 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cody Ware | Chevrolet |
| 2025 | Cody Ware | Ford |
| 2024 | Justin Haley | Ford |
| 2023 | Cody Ware | Ford |
| 2022 | Cody Ware | Chevy |
| 2021 | Cody Ware | Chevy |
| 2015 | Justin Allgaier 2015 | Chevy |
| 2014 | Justin Allgaier (ROTY) | Chevy |
| 2013 | Regan Smith(i)(Daytona 500) A.J. Allmendinger Austin Dillon(i)(Las Vegas) Bobby Labonte 2000 Champ Jacques Villeneuve (Sonoma) Owen Kelly (Watkins Glen) Ryan Truex (3 races) Michael McDowell (NHMS) Kyle Larson (2 races) Justin Allgaier (4 races) | Chevy |
| 2012 | Kurt Busch 2012 (2004 Champ) David Reutimann (Pocono - June) Regan Smith (Phoenix & Homestead - Nov) A.J. Allmendinger (4 races) | Chevy |
| 2001 | Jeff Purvis | Ford |
| 1998 | Jerry Glanville | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #51 car in NASCAR?
The #51 has been driven by 8 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Cody Ware held the number the longest with 5 seasons. All-time, 22 drivers made at least one start in the #51.
Who was the most successful driver of the #51 car?
Gober Sosebee is the most successful driver of the #51 with 2 wins and 0 starts.
Who drives the #51 car in 2026?
Yes, Cody Ware drives the #51 for Rick Ware Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevrolet.
How many wins does the #51 car have in NASCAR history?
The #51 car has 2 wins, 4 poles, 22 top-5 finishes, and 60 top-10 finishes across 714 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #51 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #51 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.