History of the #71 Car in NASCAR
1,182
Starts
44
Wins
68
Poles
184
Top-5s
309
Top-10s
The #71 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Bobby Isaac made their mark with 35 wins behind this number, and across 1,182 career starts, the #71 has found victory lane 44 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. Michael McDowell keeps the tradition alive today, adding new chapters to this number's story. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.
2026 Driver: Michael McDowell Spire Motorsports · Chevy
Championship pedigree: Bobby Isaac (1970) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Isaac | 198 | 35 |
| Buddy Baker | 37 | 3 |
| Zane Smith | 36 | 0 |
| Bill Poor | 30 | 0 |
| Bob Baron | 29 | 0 |
| Bobby Labonte | 26 | 0 |
| David Gilliland | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Alexander | 19 | 0 |
| Neil Bonnet | 11 | 0 |
| Jim Sauter | 7 | 0 |
| Lennie Pond | 7 | 0 |
| Cotten Ownes | 6 | 0 |
| Landon Cassill | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Bliss | 4 | 0 |
| Hermie Sadler | 4 | 0 |
| Dick Trickle | 4 | 0 |
| Fireball Roberts | 1 | 1 |
| Kerry Earnhardt | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Flock | 1 | 0 |
| Brendan Gaughan | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michael McDowell | Chevy |
| 2025 | Michael McDowell | Chevy |
| 2024 | Zane Smith | Chevy |
| 2021 | ? | Chevy |
| 2012 | ? | Ford |
| 2010 | Hermie Sadler Landon Cassill Mike Bliss Andy Lally Bobby Labonte | Chevy |
| 2009 | David Gilliland Mike Wallace (Daytona 500) | Chevy |
| 2000 | Dave Marcis Kerry Earnhardt | Chevy |
| 1999 | Dave Marcis | Chevy |
| 1998 | Dave Marcis | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #71 car in NASCAR?
The #71 has been driven by 7 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Michael McDowell held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 20 drivers made at least one start in the #71.
Who was the most successful driver of the #71 car?
Bobby Isaac is the most successful driver of the #71 with 35 wins and 198 starts.
Who drives the #71 car in 2026?
Yes, Michael McDowell drives the #71 for Spire Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.
How many wins does the #71 car have in NASCAR history?
The #71 car has 44 wins, 68 poles, 184 top-5 finishes, and 309 top-10 finishes across 1,182 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #71 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #71 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.