History of the #6 Car in NASCAR
1,762
Starts
83
Wins
80
Poles
445
Top-5s
716
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #6. With 83 trips to victory lane across 1,762 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. David Pearson made it immortal with 27 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 2 championships were won behind the wheel of the #6. Today, Brad Keselowski carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Brad Keselowski RFK Racing · Ford
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Martin | 619 | 0 |
| David Pearson | 165 | 27 |
| Trevor Bayne | 129 | 0 |
| Ryan Newman | 105 | 0 |
| Cotton Owens | 103 | 6 |
| Buddy Baker | 34 | 1 |
| Charlie Glotzbach | 27 | 0 |
| Eddie Bierschwale | 26 | 0 |
| Pete Hamilton | 20 | 1 |
| Matt Kenseth | 15 | 0 |
| Bobby Allison | 9 | 1 |
| Ralph Earnhardt | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Eubanks | 6 | 1 |
| Joe Ruttman | 6 | 0 |
| Junior Johnson | 4 | 0 |
| Ross Chastain | 3 | 0 |
| Ralph Liguori | 3 | 0 |
| Ernie Irvan | 3 | 0 |
| Danny Letner | 3 | 0 |
| Herb Thomas | 2 | 1 |
| Bobby Isaac | 2 | 0 |
| Richard Petty | 1 | 0 |
| Bob Javis | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Gant | 1 | 0 |
| Fireball Roberts | 1 | 0 |
| Marshal Teague | 0 | 7 |
| David Ragan | 0 | 1 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brad Keselowski | Ford |
| 2025 | Brad Keselowski | Ford |
| 2024 | Brad Keselowski | Ford |
| 2023 | Brad Keselowski | Ford |
| 2022 | Brad Keselowski | Ford |
| 2021 | Ryan Newman | Ford |
| 2020 | Ryan Newman (2021?) | Ford |
| 2019 | Ryan Newman (2021?) | Ford |
| 2018 | Trevor Bayne (2019) Matt Kenseth | Ford |
| 2017 | Trevor Bayne (2019) | Ford |
| 2016 | Trevor Bayne (2019) | Ford |
| 2011 | David Ragan 2014 | Ford |
| 2010 | David Ragan 2011 | Ford |
| 2009 | David Ragan 2011 | Ford |
| 2008 | David Ragan 2008 | Ford |
| 2007 | David Ragan ROTY | Ford |
| 2006 | Mark Martin 2006 | Ford |
| 2005 | Mark Martin 2005 | Ford |
| 2004 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 2003 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 2002 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 2001 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 2000 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 1999 | Mark Martin | Ford |
| 1998 | Mark Martin | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #6 car in NASCAR?
The #6 has been driven by 12 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Mark Martin held the number the longest with 7 seasons. All-time, 27 drivers made at least one start in the #6.
Who was the most successful driver of the #6 car?
David Pearson is the most successful driver of the #6 with 27 wins and 165 starts.
Who drives the #6 car in 2026?
Yes, Brad Keselowski drives the #6 for RFK Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Ford.
How many wins does the #6 car have in NASCAR history?
The #6 car has 83 wins, 80 poles, 445 top-5 finishes, and 716 top-10 finishes across 1,762 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #6 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #6 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.