History of the #72 Car in NASCAR
575
Starts
14
Wins
14
Poles
145
Top-5s
237
Top-10s
The #72 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Joe Weatherly made their mark with 1 wins behind this number, and across 575 career starts, the #72 has found victory lane 14 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.
Championship pedigree: Benny Parsons (1973) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Benny Parsons | 287 | 0 |
| Joe Millikan | 40 | 0 |
| Cole Whitt | 36 | 0 |
| Bobby Johns | 35 | 0 |
| Donald Thomas | 21 | 0 |
| Kirk Shelmerdine | 18 | 0 |
| Rusty Wallace | 5 | 0 |
| John Andretti | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Weatherly | 3 | 1 |
| Charlie Glotzbach | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Skinner | 2 | 0 |
| David Gilliland | 1 | 0 |
| Phil Parson | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ? | Chevy |
| 2004 | Kirk Shelmerdine | Ford |
| 2000 | Jim Sauter Dwayne Leik | Chevy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #72 car in NASCAR?
The #72 has been driven by 3 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). ? held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 13 drivers made at least one start in the #72.
Who was the most successful driver of the #72 car?
Joe Weatherly is the most successful driver of the #72 with 1 wins and 3 starts.
Who drives the #72 car in 2026?
The #72 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 #72 car have in NASCAR history?
The #72 car has 14 wins, 14 poles, 145 top-5 finishes, and 237 top-10 finishes across 575 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #72 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #72 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.