History of the #54 Car in NASCAR
465
Starts
3
Wins
9
Poles
67
Top-5s
166
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #54 has done the hard miles. Across 465 starts, this number has earned 3 trips to victory lane. Bubba Wallace led the charge with 4 wins. The #54 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. Ty Gibbs keeps that blue-collar spirit alive today.
2026 Driver: Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing · Toyota
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Pardue | 177 | 0 |
| Lennie Pond | 141 | 0 |
| Bill Dennis | 24 | 0 |
| Ty Gibbs | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Busch | 11 | 1 |
| Kurt Busch | 11 | 1 |
| Erik Jones | 8 | 1 |
| Sam Hornish Jr. | 7 | 1 |
| Denny Hamlin | 5 | 0 |
| John Hunter Nemecheck | 3 | 1 |
| Robert Pressle | 3 | 0 |
| Donnie Allison | 1 | 0 |
| Bubba Wallace | 0 | 4 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ty Gibbs | Toyota |
| 2025 | Ty Gibbs | Toyota |
| 2024 | Ty Gibbs | Toyota |
| 2023 | Ty Gibbs | Toyota |
| 2003 | Todd Bodine | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #54 car in NASCAR?
The #54 has been driven by 2 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Ty Gibbs held the number the longest with 4 seasons. All-time, 13 drivers made at least one start in the #54.
Who was the most successful driver of the #54 car?
Bubba Wallace is the most successful driver of the #54 with 4 wins and 0 starts.
Who drives the #54 car in 2026?
Yes, Ty Gibbs drives the #54 for Joe Gibbs Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Toyota.
How many wins does the #54 car have in NASCAR history?
The #54 car has 3 wins, 9 poles, 67 top-5 finishes, and 166 top-10 finishes across 465 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #54 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #54 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.