History of the #88 Car in NASCAR

1,788

Starts

Wins

Poles

410

Top-5s

719

Top-10s

There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #88. With 81 trips to victory lane across 1,788 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Buck Baker made it immortal with 3 wins, but the lineage runs deep. 2 championships were won behind the wheel of the #88.

Championship pedigree: Joe Weatherly (1963), Dale Jarrett (1999) — See all champions

All-Time Driver History

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

Driver	Starts	Wins	Years
Dale Jarrett	380	0	1996-2006
Ricky Rudd	62	0
Buck Baker	54	3	1954-1968
Ron Keselowski	43	0	1971-1973
Shane van Gisbergen	36	0
Rusty Wallace	30	0
Geoff Bodine	28	0
Alex Bowman	10	2
Jeff Gordon	8	0
Ralph Earnhardt	8	0
Tiny Lund	7	0
Benny Parsons	4	0
Kenny Wallace	4	0
Ernie Irvan	3	0
Mike Wallace	3	0
Charlie Glotzbach	2	0
Fireball Roberts	2	0
Joe Weatherly	1	0
Buddy Baker	0	3

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Sponsor
2025	Shane van Gisbergen	Trackhouse Racing	Chevy	WeatherTech, Red Bull, Jockey, Safety Culture (8 races), Wendy’s
2020	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Axalta (2022) (3 races), Valvoline (2022) (4 races), Cincinnati, Inc (2 races), Llumar (3 races), Chevrolet Accessories (Adam’s Polishes, NOCO and Truck Hero) (26 races), Acronis (3 races)
2019	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports	Chevy	Nationwide Insurance (20 races), Axalta (2022)(11 races + All-Star), Valvoline (2022) (2 races), Eastman/Llumar (2 races), Cincinnati, Inc. (1 race)
2018	Alex Bowman (2019+)	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Nationwide Insurance (21 races)(2017) Axalta (2022)(15 races) Valvoline (2 races) Eastman/Llumar (1 race)
2017	Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2017) Alex Bowman (Clash at Daytona)	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Nationwide Insurance (21 races)(2017) Axalta Coatings Systems (2018)(13 races) Mountain Dew (3 races)
2016	Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2017)Alex Bowman (9 races) Jeff Gordon (9 races) (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champ)	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Nationwide Insurance (21 races)(2017) Axalta Coatings Systems (2018)(13 races) TaxSlayer.com (1 race) Mountain Dew (3 races)
2015	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2017	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Diet Mountain Dew / AMP Energy (5 races)(2015) Kelley Blue Book (1 race) Nationwide Insurance (21 races)(2017) Microsoft Windows 10 (3 races) Valvoline (Darlington)
2014	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2017	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Army National Guard (20 races) 2014 Diet Mountain Dew / AMP Energy (? races) 2015 Kelley Blue Book (2 races) Nationwide (RIR) D.C. Comics/Superman
2013	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2017	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Army National Guard (20 races) Diet Mountain Dew / AMP Energy (5 races) Time Warner Cable (5 races)
2012	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2017 Regan Smith	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Army National Guard Diet Mountain Dew AMP Energy
2011	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2017	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Mountain Dew AMP Energy Drink Army National Guard
2010	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2012	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Mountain Dew AMP Energy Drink Army National Guard
2009	Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2012	Rick Hendrick	Chevy	Mountain Dew AMP Energy Drink Army National Guard
2007	Ricky Rudd Kenny Wallace Mike Wallace (Talladega)	Yates/Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing Robert Yates Carl Haas Paul Newman Michael Lanigan	Ford	Snickers Pedigree Dog Food, Combos, M&M’s
2006	Dale Jarrett 2006	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS CitiFinancial, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood, Pennzoil, Wix Filters, Mac Tools, Raybestos
2005	Dale Jarrett 2006	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS CitiFinancial, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood, Pennzoil, Wix Filters, Mac Tools, Raybestos
2004	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood, Shell Lubricants/ROTELLA T,CitiFinancial
2003	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood,Shell Lubricants/ROTELLA T
2002	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood
2001	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	UPS Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood
2000	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	Quality Care Service/ Ford Credit, Coca-Cola Fleetwood Planters
1999	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	Quality Care Service/ Ford Credit, Coca Cola Fleetwood Planters
1998	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates	Ford	Quality Care Service/ Ford Credit, Coca Cola, Fleetwood

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #88 car in NASCAR?

The #88 has been driven by 11 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Dale Jarrett held the number the longest with 7 seasons. All-time, 19 drivers made at least one start in the #88.

Who was the most successful driver of the #88 car?

Buck Baker is the most successful driver of the #88 with 3 wins and 54 starts.

Who drives the #88 car in 2026?

The #88 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 #88 car have in NASCAR history?

The #88 car has 81 wins, 65 poles, 410 top-5 finishes, and 719 top-10 finishes across 1,788 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).

What is the complete history of the #88 car?

This page shows the complete history of the #88 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.