History of the #81 Car in NASCAR
301
Starts
1
Wins
3
Poles
6
Top-5s
38
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #81 has done the hard miles. Across 301 starts, this number has earned 1 trip to victory lane. Kenny Wallace led the charge with 0 wins. The #81 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.
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny Wallace | 104 | 0 |
| Chet Phillip | 21 | 0 |
| Scott Riggs | 4 | 0 |
| Roy Yarbrough | 3 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Earnhardt | 1 | 0 |
| Dick Trickle | 1 | 0 |
| Terry Labonte | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ? | Toyota |
| 2019 | Jeffrey Earnhardt | Toyota |
| 1998 | ?Kenny Wallace | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #81 car in NASCAR?
The #81 has been driven by 3 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). ? held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 7 drivers made at least one start in the #81.
Who was the most successful driver of the #81 car?
Kenny Wallace is the most successful driver of the #81 with 0 wins and 104 starts.
Who drives the #81 car in 2026?
The #81 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 #81 car have in NASCAR history?
The #81 car has 1 wins, 3 poles, 6 top-5 finishes, and 38 top-10 finishes across 301 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #81 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #81 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.