History of the #78 Car in NASCAR

799

Starts

Wins

Poles

Top-5s

174

Top-10s

The #78 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Dick Passwater made their mark with 1 wins behind this number, and across 799 career starts, the #78 has found victory lane 22 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. B.J. McLeod 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: B.J. McLeod Live Fast Motorsports · Chevy

Championship pedigree: Martin Truex, Jr. (2017) — See all champions

All-Time Driver History

Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.

Driver	Starts	Wins
Jim Paschal	36	0
Kenny Wallace	28	0
Buddy Arrington	28	0
Regan Smith	18	0
Dick Passwater	12	1
Josh Bilicki	10	0
Katherine Legge	7	0
Josh Williams	3	0
Garrett Smithley	2	0
Anthony Alfredo	2	0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2026	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Chevy
2025	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Chevy	HitchGO Trailer Services, DROPLiGHT, Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster, E.L.F. Cosmetics, Desnuda
2024	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Chevy	Power Slap, Delgado Stone
2023	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Chevy	Circle B Diecast, Motorsports Games / NASCAR Ignition?, Ziegler Auto Group, B’laster, Celsius, Power Slap / Rumble, American Hartford Gold, Superior Logistics Services, DUDE Wipes, GUNK, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Camden Medical Center, The Daily Downforce, Whelen, FreedomWorksHere.com, Affliction, BretBaier.com, Pala Casino
2022	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Ford	SkyView Partners, Motorsports Games / NASCAR Ignition, NASCAR Ignition, Pala Casino, FilterTime, Premiere Business Investments, Celsius, Surface Sunscreen, Epilepsy Foundation, Alloy Employment Services, Superior Logistic Services, General Formulations, Circle B Diecast, B’laster, Patriot Military Family Foundation, My/Mochi Ice Cream, Surface Sunscreen, Brush Creek Valley Farms, NASCAR Rivals, Boss Truck Shops, Malco, Down N Dirty Outdoors, Boss Truck Shops
2021	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports	Ford	Keen Parts (6 races), NASCAR Heat 5/Motorsports Games/Traxion, Surface Sunscreen, Elk Grove Ford / NOS, Long-Lewis Automotive Group, Celsius, Battle Associates / Bremont Chronometers, Solomon Plumbing / Da-Quick Clip, American Brain Tumor Association, Superior Logistics, Blacktop Mojo, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures/Gatorland, International Materials, Honor and Remember, NASCAR 21 Ignition, Bremont Chronometers, Pala Casino Resort and Spa
2020	B.J. McLeod	B.J. McLeod Motorsports	Chevy	Christensen Arms, Circle Track Warehouse, Baker Camp Arnold Capital Management, Koolbox, Alexe, Royal Teak Collection
2019	Martin Truex, Jr.	Furniture Row Racing	Toyota	Bass Pro Shops, Auto-Owners Insurance
2018	Martin Truex Jr. (2018) (2017 Champ)	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Toyota	Bass Pro Shops / Five-Hour Energy (30 races)(2018) Auto-Owners Insurance (8 races)
2017	Martin Truex Jr. (2018)	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Toyota	Furniture Row Denver Mattress Bass Pro Shops (16 races)(2018) Auto-Owners Insurance (6 races) 5-Hour Energy (2 races) Wix Filters (1 race)
2016	Martin Truex Jr. (2018)	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Toyota	Furniture Row Bass Pro Shops (12-16 races)(2018) Auto-Owners Insurance (3 races) Tanger Outlets (1 race - RIR-Sept) Maaco (1 race Charlotte - Oct)
2015	Martin Truex Jr. 2015	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy 2014	Furniture Row Denver Mattress Visser Precision
2014	Martin Truex Jr. 2015	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy 2014	Furniture Row
2013	Kurt Busch (2004 Champ) 2013	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy 2013	Furniture Row Sealy Serta Simmons BeautyRest
2012	Regan Smith Kurt Busch (2004 Champ)( finla 6 races)	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy	Furniture Row Farm America
2011	Regan Smith 2012	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy	Furniture Row Farm Bureau Car of the Heartland
2008	Joe Nemechek 2010	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy	Furniture Row
2007	Joe Nemechek	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy	Furniture Row
2006	Kenny Wallace Jimmy Spencer Travis Kvapil (Sonoma)	Furniture Row Racing Barney Visser	Chevy	Furniture Row
2002	Chad Blount	Braun Racing Todd Braun	Dodge	?
2001	Brian Conz	Sal Ramnarine	Chevy	Field & Stream Watches
1998	Gary Bradberry	Jim Wilson Billy Hagen Steven Lane Fred Turner	Ford	Pilot Travel Centers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #78 car in NASCAR?

The #78 has been driven by 14 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). B.J. McLeod held the number the longest with 7 seasons. All-time, 10 drivers made at least one start in the #78.

Who was the most successful driver of the #78 car?

Dick Passwater is the most successful driver of the #78 with 1 wins and 12 starts.

Who drives the #78 car in 2026?

Yes, B.J. McLeod drives the #78 for Live Fast Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.

How many wins does the #78 car have in NASCAR history?

The #78 car has 22 wins, 17 poles, 93 top-5 finishes, and 174 top-10 finishes across 799 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #78 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #78 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.