History of the #87 Car in NASCAR
784
Starts
27
Wins
26
Poles
185
Top-5s
285
Top-10s
The #87 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Jim Paschal made their mark with 1 wins behind this number, and across 784 career starts, the #87 has found victory lane 27 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. Connor Zilisch 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: Connor Zilisch Trackhouse Racing · Chevy
Championship pedigree: Buck Baker (1957) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Baker | 417 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 38 | 0 |
| Randy Baker | 13 | 0 |
| Neil Castles | 7 | 0 |
| Jim Paschal | 5 | 1 |
| Speedy Thompson | 5 | 0 |
| Ron Fellows | 5 | 0 |
| Connor Zilisch | 3 | 0 |
| Scott Speed | 2 | 0 |
| Wendell Scott | 1 | 0 |
| Cale Yarborough | 1 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Connor Zilisch | Chevy |
| 2025 | Connor Zilisch | Chevy |
| 2014 | Joe Nemechek(i) Mike Wallace (1 race) Morgan Shepherd (1 race) | Toyota |
| 2013 | Joe Nemechek(i) Tomy Drissi (road races) | Toyota |
| 2011 | Joe Nemechek (i) | Toyota |
| 2010 | Joe Nemechek | Toyota |
| 2009 | Joe Nemechek | Toyota |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #87 car in NASCAR?
The #87 has been driven by 5 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Connor Zilisch held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 12 drivers made at least one start in the #87.
Who was the most successful driver of the #87 car?
Jim Paschal is the most successful driver of the #87 with 1 wins and 5 starts.
Who drives the #87 car in 2026?
Yes, Connor Zilisch drives the #87 for Trackhouse Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Chevy.
How many wins does the #87 car have in NASCAR history?
The #87 car has 27 wins, 26 poles, 185 top-5 finishes, and 285 top-10 finishes across 784 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #87 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #87 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.